Campus photosHimachal Pradesh University, Shimla: Admission 2026, Courses, Fees, Placement
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Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla admission 2026 to UG and PG courses is currently open on the official portal. Confirm dates on the college website before you apply.
Keep me notifiedHimachal Pradesh University, Shimla overview
HPU Summer Hill is the state’s oldest public university. It remains the main destination for UG/PG arts, science, commerce, education and professional programmes across Himachal.
Courses
- B.A.
- B.Sc
- B.Com
- M.A.
- M.Sc
Fees
Total fees in the desk index: ₹0.42 Lakh for a typical first-year seat. Hostel and exam fees are extra.
Student ratings & reviews
560 verified reviews
Ananya SharmaB.A. · Batch of 2027★ 4 Libraries, labs and faculty at Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla are the reason I chose this campus. Placements for Arts & Science are organised, and the Shimla location is easy for Himachal students.
Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026
Rohit VermaB.Sc · Batch of 2026★ 3.6 Infrastructure is solid and seniors help with internships. Hostel and mess are decent. Confirm cutoff trends before you lock a choice.
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Admissions
Admission is through the national or state exam used for Arts & Science — JEE, NEET, CUET, CLAT, HPCET or the college’s own form. Keep Class 12 marksheets and category certificates ready.
Placements
Median package in the desk index is ₹5.4 LPA. Highest recent offers reported to the desk sit near ₹12 LPA.
Cut-offs
Closing ranks move every year. Use the Arts & Science counselling portal for the latest opening–closing ranks, then treat this page as a planning guide.
Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla rankings 2026
Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla is listed #68 in the India Today desk index and #4 in Himachal.
| Category | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arts & Science | 72 | 70 | 68 |
| Overall | 79 | 77 | 76 |
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Infrastructure
Campus score in the desk index is 77. Hostels, labs and library hours vary by department — visit before you accept a seat.
Faculty
Faculty rating ★ 4. Research and teaching load differ by department; check the latest prospectus for supervisor lists.
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Commonly asked questions
Campus recruitment is active. Median package in the desk index is around ₹5.4 LPA, with stronger outcomes in Arts & Science.
Scholarships
Himachal students should also check e-Kalyan, NMMS and the student credit-card desk notes on the scholarships page.