Himachal Pradesh University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3188 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1031 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #105 of 876 | In India |
| #1 of 25 | In Himachal Pradesh |
| #1 of 2 | In Shimla |
| #340 of 1,013 | For Polymer science and Plastics engineering |
| Top50% | For 33 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 70%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- hpuniv.ac.in
- Languages
- English;Hindi
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 70% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | 12th year senior secondary/intermediate examination or recognized foreign equivalent |
| Academic Calendar | March to November (March - May; September-November). |
We've calculated the 70% acceptance rate for Himachal Pradesh University based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
Himachal Pradesh University has published 3,890 scientific papers with 56,114 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, Biology, Organic Chemistry, Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Environmental Science, Biochemistry, and Medicine.
Himachal Pradesh University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 38 | 79 |
| 1992 | 39 | 118 |
| 1993 | 32 | 82 |
| 1994 | 29 | 87 |
| 1995 | 43 | 114 |
| 1996 | 28 | 97 |
| 1997 | 37 | 86 |
| 1998 | 24 | 76 |
| 1999 | 22 | 129 |
| 2000 | 29 | 137 |
| 2001 | 20 | 130 |
| 2002 | 22 | 135 |
| 2003 | 30 | 182 |
| 2004 | 35 | 190 |
| 2005 | 46 | 295 |
| 2006 | 58 | 377 |
| 2007 | 66 | 469 |
| 2008 | 70 | 631 |
| 2009 | 92 | 801 |
| 2010 | 111 | 1036 |
| 2011 | 126 | 1213 |
| 2012 | 127 | 1463 |
| 2013 | 155 | 1885 |
| 2014 | 176 | 2342 |
| 2015 | 164 | 2953 |
| 2016 | 195 | 2867 |
| 2017 | 172 | 3920 |
| 2018 | 154 | 3693 |
| 2019 | 166 | 3811 |
| 2020 | 219 | 4933 |
| 2021 | 230 | 5705 |
| 2022 | 334 | 6551 |
| 2023 | 312 | 7212 |
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Himachal Pradesh University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | No | No | No |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Doctor of Philosophy | Law |
|---|
Himachal Pradesh University alumni
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Anupam Kher
- Occupations
- film directorstage actorfilm actorfilm producer
- Biography
-
Anupam Kher is an Indian actor, director and producer who works primarily in Hindi-language films. Considered one of the finest actors in Indian cinema, he has played a variety of characters including numerous critically acclaimed leading or parallel roles. His accolades include two National Film Awards and eight Filmfare Awards. The Government of India honoured him with the Padma Shri in 2004 and the Padma Bhushan in 2016 for his contribution in the field of Indian cinema and arts.
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Hamid Karzai
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Hamid Karzai is an Afghan politician who served as the fourth president of Afghanistan from July 2002 to September 2014, including as the first elected president of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan from December 2004 to September 2014. He previously served as Chairman of the Afghan Interim Administration from December 2001 to July 2002. He is the chief (khān) of the Popalzai Durrani tribe of Pashtuns in Kandahar Province.
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Jagat Prakash Nadda
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Jagat Prakash Nadda is an Indian lawyer and politician serving as the 11th president of the Bharatiya Janata Party since 2020 and the member of the Rajya Sabha representing Himachal Pradesh since 2012. He was the BJP's working president from 2019 to 2020. Nadda also served as the Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India in the 1st Modi ministry from 2014 to 2019 and Parliamentary Board Secretary of Bharatiya Janata Party. Previously, he was a MLA from Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh from 2007 to 2012 and from 1993 to 2003 and the Minister of Forest, Environment, Science and Technology from 2007 to 2012 and the Ministry and the Minister of Health and Family Welfare and Parliamentary Affairs from 1998 to 2003 in the Himachal Pradesh Government.
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Mohit Chauhan
- Occupations
- flautistsinger
- Biography
-
Mohit Chauhan is an Indian playback singer, known for his work in Hindi films. He was a part of the Silk Route band. Chauhan has received two Filmfare Award for Best Male Playback Singer and three Zee Cine Award For Best Male Playback Singer awards. He has recorded several songs for films and albums many different languages, and is one of the most prominent Indipop singers.
Himachal Pradesh University faculties and divisions
| College : Ayurveda | Ayurvedic Medicine |
|---|---|
| Department/Division : Mathematics | Mathematics |
| Faculty : Commerce and Management Studies | Business and Commerce, Management |
| Faculty : Education | Education |
| Faculty : Engineering and Technology | Engineering, Technology |
| Faculty : Languages | English, Indic Languages, Modern Languages, Sanskrit |
| Faculty : Law | Law |
| Faculty : Medical Sciences and Ayurvedic | Ayurvedic Medicine, Medicine |
| Faculty : Performing and Visual Arts | Performing Arts, Visual Arts |
| Faculty : Physical Science | Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Physics |
| Faculty : Social Sciences | Economics, Geography, History, Political Sciences, Psychology, Public Administration, Social Sciences, Sociology |
| Institute : Environment Studies | Environmental Studies |
| Institute : Himalayan Studies | Asian Studies |
| Institute : Management Studies | Management |
| Research Division : Agro-Economic | Agricultural Business |
General information
| Alternative names | HPU हिमाचल प्रदेश विश्वविद्यालय |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1970 |
| Accreditation | University Grants Commission (UGC); National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) |
| Motto | Those, who are armed with knowledge, are skilful |
Location and contacts
| Address | Summer Hill Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, 171 005 India |
|---|---|
| City population | 207,000 |