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.

Himachal Pradesh University
Motto in English
Those, who are armed with knowledge, are skillful
TypePublic
Established22 July 1970; 55 years ago (1970-07-22)
Affiliations
ChancellorGovernor of Himachal Pradesh
Vice-ChancellorMahavir Singh
Location, ,
India

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

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

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General degree Colleges under Himachal Pradesh University

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Govt College Hamirpur Building

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

Library of Himachal Pradesh University Shimla

Notable alumni

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Politics & Governance

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Law & Judiciary

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Arts, Culture & Entertainment

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