Q. Does HPU offer an internship?

A. The students are offered internships with a few government organisations as well as private companies such as SJVNL, HPFC, HPPCL.

Q. Which are the topmost recruiting companies of HPU?

A. A few top recruiting companies are ITC, Protect and Gamble, and Vistara.

Q. When was HPU established?

A. HPU was established in 1970 in Shimla.

Q. How many courses do HPU offer?

A. HPU offers about a total of 616 courses, which includes both UG, PG, and doctoral programmes.

Q. Is the HPU approved by UGC?

A. Yes, the HPU is approved by UGC and by NAAC too.

Q. Are applications made online?

A. Yes, applications to the HPU are done online.

Q. What is the admission criteria for UG courses?

A. Admissions to the undergraduate programme are based on Class 12 for a few courses, and for a few courses, it is based on the scores obtained in the qualifying exam as mentioned on the website.

Q. Does HPU offer any scholarships?

A.Yes, HPU offers scholarships based on the following categories:

• Economically backward students who belong to categories such as BPL for continuing their higher education
• Sports scholarship to 16 students belonging from the teaching department for outstanding performance in sports
• Cultural Activists scholarship is awarded to 10 students for their academic performances and cultural activities

Q. What is the total intake in HPU?

A. The total intake for any particular varies on various factors. However, the overall intake of HPU is more than 1,000.

Q. What all clubs and cells does HPU have to augment the culture of extracurricular activities among students?

A. HPU provides its students with a gamut of clubs and cells such as Photography Club, Green Environment Club, Information & Communication Technology Club, Visual Arts Club and Adventure Club.

Q. Does HPU have a placement cell?

A. HPU has a placement cell which comprises of teachers and student representatives.