The Himachal Pradesh University was founded on July 22, 1970. It is located at Summer Hill which is at a distance of 5 kms from the main town, Shimla. The University is nestled amidst tall and lush green trees of deodars, oats, pines and rhododendrons. The location of the University presents a panoramic natural view among the woods, settled around Summer Hill. The camps where one half bathes in the fresh sun towards the east and another half in the grandeur of unique sunset on the West. Overlooking snow peaked majestic mountain ranges add to the lofty ideals and vision of the university. Its salubrious climate and calmness presents congenial atmosphere to pursue higher studies. The University campus occupies an area of 200 acres and has been designed to possess a distinctive architectural style. Himachal Pradesh University is the only multi-faculty and affiliating University in the state. It firmly believes in what India's first Prime Minister Jawahar Lal Nehru said in his oft. Cited convocation address at the University of Allahabad, “A University stands for humanism, for tolerance, for region, for progress, for the adventure of ideas and for the search for truth. It stands for the onward march of the human race towards even higher.
Mission and Objectives
Further, it strives to have a system of higher education rigorously intellectual and socially relevant. It is to inculcate in students values of reason, discipline, democracy, patriotism, respect for differences, rigor, objectivity, professionalism, social responsibility, cooperation, non-violence and perfectionism.
The University aims at providing opportunity, both through the formal and distance mode, for total quality education to everyone irrespective of gender, race, creed, caste, or class. It is engaged in equipping students with relevant and appropriate skills, attitudes and experiences for meeting the challenges of life.
Hence broadly speaking, the mission of the University is to usher Himachal Pradesh and India into the new millennium as a leading contributor in the field of education and research both in the social sciences, languages, behaviourial sciences and in science & technology.
Major Thrust-Research Areas
Integrated Himalayan Studies
Application of Biotechnology in Forestry, Agriculture and Horticulture
Mycorrhizal Technology, Ecology, Taxonomy, Ethno Botany, Biodiversity, Wood Science, Honeybees, Cytogenetics, Plant and Animal Physiology, etc.
Polymer Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry.
Computer Applications in Software Development.
Computational Physics, Nuclear Physics, Condensed Matter Physics, Solar Neutrino Physics.
Hydro-dynamic and Hydro-magnetic Stability, Plasma Physics, Fuzzy Algebra, Motion ofNon-newtonian Fluids.
Sustainable Development, Poverty, Tribal Studies, Human Resource Development.
Human Geography, Remote Sensing, Population Studies, Environment.
Trade and Commerce, Tourism, Export Marketing, Banking, Rural Development, Agricultural and Horticultural Studies.
Cultural Studies, Folk Literature, Handicrafts.
Clinical Psychology, Post-colonial and Subaltern Perspectives on History, Art, Culture and Media.
Women Studies, Canadian Studies, Teacher Education, Adult Education and Extension.
Distinct Features of University
Accredited by National Assessment & Accreditation Council (NAAC)
UGC recognized Centre for Excellence in Himalayan Studies
Pioneered NRI (Self Financing) Scheme
First to start Distance Education in the country
Intellectually and Professionally enriched facultyHPU Alumni Excelled in All Spheres
Fair and creditable semester system of examinations
Special assistance departments of History, Physics, Bio-Technology, Chemistry, Bio-Sciences
Academic Staff College one of the best in India
Commendable performance in sports and cultural activities at national level.
Congenial environment for higher studies
Substantial number of students qualify NET, GATE and other competitive examinations every year
Linkages with national and international institutions
The culture of holding seminars, workshops, conferences, symposia, etc.
National level achievements in NCC, NSS, youth welfare programmes.
Free education to girl students.One seat reserved in each department for single girl child.
