Himachal Pradesh University is a public non-profit university at Summer Hill about 5 km from the world-renowned hill-station Shimla, in the vicinity of the Indian Institute of Advanced Study. It is wholly financed by the government of Himachal Pradesh and the University Grants Commission, New Delhi.

Establishment Year Himachal Pradesh University was established on 22 July 1970 by an Act of the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly.

Mission And Objectives

To cultivate the spirit of free enquiry, to foster independent and critical thinking, to be a repository of knowledge, to be an instrument of dissemination of knowledge and to promote the traditions, values enshrined in Indian heritage and tradition.

To be specific, its purpose is to empower, in particular, the people of Himachal Pradesh, most of whom lives in difficult, remote and tribal areas, through educational processes by undertaking teaching, research and outreach programmes.

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.

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 faculty
HPU 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.

Contact Detials
Himachal Pradesh University
Address: Gyan-Path, Summer-Hill, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh 171005
Phone: 0177 283 0911