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{{Infobox university
| name = Himachal Pradesh University
| name = Himachal Pradesh University  
| image_name = Himachal Pradesh University Shimla Logo.svg
| image_name = Himachal Pradesh University Shimla Logo.svg
| caption = Seal of the Himachal Pradesh University
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| motto = शस्त्रे शस्त्रे च कौशलम्
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| mottoeng = Those, who are armed with knowledge, are skillful
| mottoeng = Those, who are armed with knowledge, are skillful
| established = {{Start date and age|1970|07|22|df=yes}}
| established = {{Start date and age|1970|07|22|df=yes}}
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| chancellor = [[Governor of Himachal Pradesh]]
| chancellor = [[Governor of Himachal Pradesh]]
| vice_chancellor = Sikander Kumar<ref>{{cite news|author=<!--Staff writer(s); No by-line-->|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/home/education/news/professor-sikander-kumar-26th-vc-at-hpu/articleshow/65258915.cms|title=Professor Sikander Kumar 26th VC at HPU|date=3 August 2018}}</ref>
| vice_chancellor = Mahavir Singh
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| city = [[Summer Hill, Shimla]]
| city = [[Summer Hill, Shimla]]
| state = [[Himachal Pradesh]]
| state = [[Himachal Pradesh]]
| country = [[India]]
| country = India
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| affiliations = [[University Grants Commission (India)|UGC]], [[Association of Indian Universities|AIU]], [[Association of Commonwealth Universities|ACU]], [[National Assessment and Accreditation Council|NAAC]]
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[[File:Entrance of HPU.jpg|thumb|Entrance gate of Himachal Pradesh University]]
'''Himachal Pradesh University''' ('''HPU''') is a [[Public university|public]] [[State university (India)|state university]] at [[Summer Hill, Shimla|Summer Hill]], [[Shimla]], [[Himachal Pradesh]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://hpuniv.ac.in|title=Official website of Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla|website=hpuniv.ac.in}}</ref> It was established on 22 July 1970 by ''The Himachal Pradesh University Act, 1970'' (HP Act No 17 of 1970) by the [[Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly]].


'''Himachal Pradesh University''' ('''HPU''') is a public  state university at [[Summer Hill, Shimla|Summer Hill]] in the capital city [[Shimla]]. It is close to the vicinity of the [[Indian Institute of Advanced Study]]. It is wholly financed by the government of [[Himachal Pradesh]] and the [[University Grants Commission (India)|University Grants Commission]], [[New Delhi]]. It is situated on the hilltop because of which it can be seen from most parts of the city.
The university has been awarded Grade 'A' by [[National Assessment and Accreditation Council|NAAC]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=HPU retains NAAC 'A' grade |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/himachal/hpu-retains-naac-a-grade-449400}}</ref>


== History ==
The University has a total of 13 faculties, 11 of which comprise 52 departments and 5 centers and institutes, which run 132 academic programmes.
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Himachal Pradesh University was established on 22 July 1970 by an Act of the [[Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly]].<ref>http://www.hpuniv.ac.in/upload/uploadfiles/files/1%20Act%20and%20Statutes_18_12_2015.pdf</ref> The most prestigious [[Faculty of Law, Himachal Pradesh University|Faculty of Law]] of the university came into existence on the same date, whereas other departments were made in subsequent years. There are a lot of famous colleges in the state which are affiliated to the university such as [[Government College, Sanjauli|Govt. College Sanjauli]], [[St. Bede's College, Shimla|St. Bede's College]], RKMV College, Rajiv Gandhi Degree College, etc.
==Constituent colleges and institutes==
 
== Department ==
* [[Faculty of Law, Himachal Pradesh University|Faculty of Law]]
*Department of Journalism and Mass Communication
* Department of History
* Department of English
* Department of Sociology and Social Work
* Department of Psychology
* Department of Public Administration
* Department of Economics
* Department of Hindi
* Department of Tribal Studies
* Department of Life Long Learning
* Department of Sanskrit
* Department of Maths
* Department of Physics
* Department of Chemistry
* Department of Botany
* Department of Zoology
* Department of Computer Science
 
==Institutes and centres==
* [[Indira Gandhi Medical College]]
*[[Himachal Pradesh University Business School]]
*[[Himachal Pradesh University Business School]]
*University College of Business Studies, Shimla
*University Institute of Legal Studies, Shimla
*[[University Institute of Information Technology, Himachal Pradesh University|University Institute of Information Technology]], Shimla
*[[University Institute of Information Technology, Himachal Pradesh University|University Institute of Information Technology]], Shimla
*University Institute of Legal Studies, Shimla
* Agro-Economic Research Centre, Shimla
* Centre of Environmental Studies
* International Centre for Distance Education and Open Learning (ICDEOL)
* Himachal Pradesh University-Centre for Evening Studies
* The Institute of Integrated Himalayan Studies
* Population Research Centre (PRC), Shimla
* Pre Examination Coaching Centre
* The Institute of Vocational Studies
* The Institute of Urban Studies & Planning
* Institute of Education Research & Development
* Institute of Tribal Studies & Research
* Centre for Australian and New Zealand Studies
* Centre for Women's Studies and Development
*[[Himachal Pradesh University Business School|Himachal Pradeh University Business School]]


==General degree Colleges under Himachal Pradesh University==
==General degree Colleges under Himachal Pradesh University==
[[File:Nscbmgovtcollegehamirpur.jpg|thumb|right|[[Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Memorial PG college|Govt College Hamirpur]] Building]]
The University's jurisdiction extends over 7 districts -Bilaspur, Hamirpur, Kinnaur, Shimla, Sirmaur, Solan, Una.
* [[Government College, Sanjauli|Government College Sanjauli, Shimla]]
* [[Government College, Sanjauli|Government College Sanjauli, Shimla]]
*Rajiv Gandhi Government Degree College, Shimla
* Government College Solan
*Rajkiya Kanya Maha Vidyalaya, Shimla
*[[St. Bede's College, Shimla]]
*[[Government College Solan]]
* B.B.N. Degree College Chakmoh HP [[Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh|Hamirpur]]
* [[Government College Chamba]]
* Government College, Karsog
*Government College, Dharamshala
* [[Govt. PG College Rampur Bushahr|GB Pant Memorial Govt Degree College, Rampur Bushahr]]
* [[Govt. PG College Rampur Bushahr|GB Pant Memorial Govt Degree College, Rampur Bushahr]]
* Government College of Teachers Education Dharamshala
* Government Degree College, [[Kumarsain]]
*Government College Barsar
* Government College, Barsar hamirpur
* [[Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Memorial PG college]] (formerly Government College Hamirpur) is located in Anu, [[Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh]]
* Rajiv Gandhi Government Degree College, Shimla
* Rajkiya Kanya Maha Vidyalaya, Shimla.
[[File:HPU Library.jpg|thumb|Library of Himachal Pradesh University Shimla ]]
 
==Notable alumni==
{{alumni|date=October 2022}}
 
=== Politics & Governance ===
*[[Hamid Karzai]] – former [[President of Afghanistan]], MA in International Relations & Political Science<ref>[http://www.rediff.com/news/2001/dec/06hamid.htm "Hamid Karzai is an alumni [sic&#93; of Himachal University"], 6 December 2001</ref> (1983), Doctor of Literature (honorary, 2003)
* [[J P Nadda]] – current [[President of the Bharatiya Janata Party|President of Bharatiya Janata Party]] and former [[Ministry of Health and Family Welfare|Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare]], LL.B. from [[Faculty of Law, Himachal Pradesh University]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Himachal University honours JP Nadda, Anupam Kher, Randeep Guleria with 'Alumni of the Year' award |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/himachal-pradesh-university-jp-nadda-anupam-kher-randeep-guleria-alumni-of-the-year-award-1990773-2022-08-21 |access-date=2024-01-28 |website=India Today |date=21 August 2022 |language=en}}</ref>
* [[Anand Sharma]] ''–'' former Union Minister of Commerce and Industry,<ref>[http://commerce.nic.in/bio/cabinetminister.asp "Commerce Minister introduction at the Ministry of Commerce website"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120224081208/http://commerce.nic.in/bio/cabinetminister.asp |date=24 February 2012 }}</ref> [[Government of India]], LL.B. from [[Faculty of Law, Himachal Pradesh University]]
* [[Singhi Ram]] ''–'' former Union [[Ministry of Food Processing Industries|Minister of Food and Supplies]], LL.B. from Faculty of Law, Himachal Pradesh University
*[[Ram Lal Thakur]] ''–'' former [[Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports|Union Youth Services and Sports Minister]], LL.B. from Faculty of Law, Himachal Pradesh University<ref>{{Cite web |title=All-round development on Naina Devi MLA's mind |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/archive/himachal-tribune/all-round-development-on-naina-devi-mla-s-mind-698353/ |access-date=2025-05-06 |website=The Tribune |language=en}}</ref>
*[[Arzu Rana Deuba]] ''–'' politician, Nepal's current Minister of Foreign Affairs, graduated from [[St. Bede's College, Shimla|St. Bedes College]]<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=St. Bede's College, Distinguished Alumnae |url=https://www.stbedescollege.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Our-Distinguished-Alumnae-updated.pdf |website=St. Bede's College official web site}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Arzu Rana Deuba, Ph. D. {{!}} |url=https://arzuranadeuba.com.np/about/education/ |access-date=2025-05-06}}</ref>
* [[Ashwani Kumar (police officer)|Ashwani Kumar]] ''–'' former Governor of Nagaland<ref>{{Cite web |title=Profile of Governor Ashwani Kumar |url=https://morungexpress.com/profile-of-governor-ashwani-kumar |access-date=2025-05-06 |website=MorungExpress}}</ref>


==Engineering  Colleges under Himachal Pradesh University==
=== Law & Judiciary ===
* [[Green Hills Engineering College]], Kumarhatti
*[[Randeep Guleria]] ''–'' Director of [[All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi|AIIMS, New Delhi]], MBBS from [[Indira Gandhi Medical College]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Himachal University honours JP Nadda, Anupam Kher, Randeep Guleria with 'Alumni of the Year' award |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/himachal-pradesh-university-jp-nadda-anupam-kher-randeep-guleria-alumni-of-the-year-award-1990773-2022-08-21 |access-date=2024-01-28 |website=India Today |date=21 August 2022 |language=en}}</ref>
* [[Institute of Engineering and Emerging Technologies]], [[Baddi]]
* [[Sanjay Karol]] ''–'' Judge of the Supreme Court of India, LL.B. from [[Faculty of Law, Himachal Pradesh University]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Justice Sanjay Karol {{!}} Supreme Court of India {{!}} India |url=https://www.sci.gov.in/judge/justice-sanjay-karol/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250402143239/https://www.sci.gov.in/judge/justice-sanjay-karol/ |archive-date=2 April 2025 |access-date=2025-05-06 |website=www.sci.gov.in |language=en-US |url-status=live }}</ref>
* [[IITT college of Engineering]], Kala Amb
*[[Abhilasha Kumari]] ''–'' Judicial Member of Lokpal Committee, LL.B. from [[Faculty of Law, Himachal Pradesh University]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Virbhadra's daughter is Manipur CJ |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/archive/himachal/virbhadra%E2%80%99s-daughter-is-manipur-cj-541438 |access-date=2025-05-06 |website=The Tribune |language=en}}</ref>
* [[Jawaharlal Nehru Government Engineering College]], [[Sundernagar]]
* M. G. Institute of Engineering and Technology, Badhoo
* [[T. R. Abhilashi Memorial Institute of Engineering and Technology]], [[Mandi District]]
* [[University Institute of Information Technology, Himachal Pradesh University|University Institute of Information Technology]], Shimla
* [[Vaishno College of Engineering]], Thapkour


==Notable alumni==
=== Arts, Culture & Entertainment ===
[[File:JP Nadda (Minister of Health and Family Welfare, India) addressing UN.jpg|thumb|[[J. P. Nadda|J.P. Nadda]], Current [[List of presidents of the Bharatiya Janata Party|National President of BJP]], LLB from Faculty of Law, Himachal Pradesh University]]
* [[Anupam Kher]] ''–'' Bollywood and stage actor, attended Government College, Sanjauli <ref>{{Cite web |title=Shimla taught me to dream big, says Anupam Kher |url=https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/himachal/shimla-taught-me-to-dream-big-says-anupam-kher-423959}}</ref>
[[File:AnupamKher3.jpg|thumb|[[Anupam Kher]], drop-out of Government College, Sanjauli]]
*[[Mohit Chauhan]] ''–'' Indian singer, M.Sc in Geology from Government College, [[Dharamshala]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-02-06 |title=Musician Profiles - Mohit Chauhan |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/entertainment-spotlight/profiles/mohit-chauhan |access-date=2025-05-06 |website=Outlook India |language=en}}</ref>
[[File:Mohit Chauhan 2009 - Still 88976 crop.jpg|thumb|[[Mohit Chauhan]], Popular Indian singer, M.Sc from Govt. College Dharamshala]]
*[[Preity Zinta]] ''–'' Bollywood actress, graduated from [[St. Bede's College, Shimla|St. Bedes College]]<ref name=":0" />
*[[Hamid Karzai]], former [[President of Afghanistan]], MA in International Relations & Political Science<ref>[http://www.rediff.com/news/2001/dec/06hamid.htm "Hamid Karzai is an alumni [sic&#93; of Himachal University"], 6 December 2001</ref> (1983), Doctor of Literature (honorary, 2003)
*[[Persis Khambatta]] ''–'' Model and actress, graduated from [[St. Bede's College, Shimla|St. Bedes College]]<ref name=":0" />
* [[J P Nadda]], [[President of the Bharatiya Janata Party|National President of Bharatiya Janata Party]] and former [[Ministry of Health and Family Welfare|Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare]], LL.B from [[Faculty of Law, Himachal Pradesh University]]
*[[Vijay Sharma (painter)|Vijay Sharma]] ''–'' painter, [[Padma Shri]] awardee
* [[Anand Sharma]], Former Union Minister of Commerce and Industry,<ref>[http://commerce.nic.in/bio/cabinetminister.asp "Commerce Minister introduction at the Ministry of Commerce website"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120224081208/http://commerce.nic.in/bio/cabinetminister.asp |date=24 February 2012 }}</ref> [[Government of India]] , LL.B from [[Faculty of Law, Himachal Pradesh University]]
* [[Anupam Kher]], Indian actor, drop-out If Government College, Sanjauli
*[[Mohit Chauhan]], Popular Indian singer, M.Sc in Geology from Government College, Dharamshala
*[[Ashwani Kumar (police officer)|Ashwani Kumar]], Former Governor of Nagaland{{citation needed|date=April 2018}}
*[[Randeep Guleria]], Director of [[All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi|AIIMS, New Delhi]], MBBS from [[Indira Gandhi Medical College]]
* [[Sanjay Karol]] , Chief Justice of Tripura High Court, LL.B from [[Faculty of Law, Himachal Pradesh University]]
*[[Suresh Kumar Kashyap]], Current [[List of state presidents of the Bharatiya Janata Party|State President of BJP]]
* [[Indu Goswami]], Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha
*[[Rajeev Sharma]], Former Judge of [[Punjab and Haryana High Court]], LL.B from Faculty of Law, Himachal Pradesh University
*[[Abhilasha Kumari]], Judicial Member of Lokpal Committee, [[Faculty of Law, Himachal Pradesh University]]
*[[Arzu Rana Deuba]], Manber of Nepali Congress Party
*[[Tsering Dhondup]], Minister of Finance in [[Central Tibetan Administration]]
*[[Singhi Ram]], Former Union [[Ministry of Food Processing Industries|Minister of Food and Supplies]], LLB from Faculty of Law, Himachal Pradesh University
*[[Ram Lal Thakur]], Former [[Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports|Union Youth Services and Sports Minister]] of LLB from Faculty of Law, Himachal Pradesh University
*[[Shazia Ilmi]], Current Spokesperson of BJP, Graduated from [[St. Bede's College, Shimla|St. Bedes College]]


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* [http://hpuniv.ac.in/ Official website]
* [http://hpuniv.ac.in/ Official website]
* [http://gdchamirpur.org Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Memorial PG college]{{Dead link|date=January 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}


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Himachal Pradesh University
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Motto in English
Those, who are armed with knowledge, are skillful
TypePublic
Established22 July 1970; 56 years ago (1970-07-22)
ChancellorGovernor of Himachal Pradesh
Vice-ChancellorMahavir Singh
Location
Summer Hill, Shimla
,
Himachal Pradesh
,
India

31°06′41″N 77°08′20″E / 31.1115°N 77.1390°E / 31.1115; 77.1390
CampusUrban
ColoursGreen
Affiliations
Websitewww.hpuniv.ac.in
Entrance gate of Himachal Pradesh University

Himachal Pradesh University (HPU) is a public state university at Summer Hill, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh.[1] It was established on 22 July 1970 by The Himachal Pradesh University Act, 1970 (HP Act No 17 of 1970) by the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly.

The university has been awarded Grade 'A' by NAAC.[2]

The University has a total of 13 faculties, 11 of which comprise 52 departments and 5 centers and institutes, which run 132 academic programmes.

Constituent colleges and institutes[edit | edit source]

General degree Colleges under Himachal Pradesh University[edit | edit source]

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Govt College Hamirpur Building

The University's jurisdiction extends over 7 districts -Bilaspur, Hamirpur, Kinnaur, Shimla, Sirmaur, Solan, Una.

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Library of Himachal Pradesh University Shimla

Notable alumni[edit | edit source]

Politics & Governance[edit | edit source]

Law & Judiciary[edit | edit source]

Arts, Culture & Entertainment[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Official website of Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla". hpuniv.ac.in.
  2. ↑ "HPU retains NAAC 'A' grade".
  3. ↑ "Hamid Karzai is an alumni [sic] of Himachal University", 6 December 2001
  4. ↑ "Himachal University honours JP Nadda, Anupam Kher, Randeep Guleria with 'Alumni of the Year' award". India Today. 21 August 2022. Retrieved 28 January 2024.
  5. ↑ "Commerce Minister introduction at the Ministry of Commerce website" Archived 24 February 2012 at the Wayback Machine
  6. ↑ "All-round development on Naina Devi MLA's mind". The Tribune. Retrieved 6 May 2025.
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 "St. Bede's College, Distinguished Alumnae" (PDF). St. Bede's College official web site.
  8. ↑ "Arzu Rana Deuba, Ph. D. |". Retrieved 6 May 2025.
  9. ↑ "Profile of Governor Ashwani Kumar". MorungExpress. Retrieved 6 May 2025.
  10. ↑ "Himachal University honours JP Nadda, Anupam Kher, Randeep Guleria with 'Alumni of the Year' award". India Today. 21 August 2022. Retrieved 28 January 2024.
  11. ↑ "Justice Sanjay Karol | Supreme Court of India | India". www.sci.gov.in. Archived from the original on 2 April 2025. Retrieved 6 May 2025.
  12. ↑ "Virbhadra's daughter is Manipur CJ". The Tribune. Retrieved 6 May 2025.
  13. ↑ "Shimla taught me to dream big, says Anupam Kher".
  14. ↑ "Musician Profiles - Mohit Chauhan". Outlook India. 6 February 2025. Retrieved 6 May 2025.

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