Himachal Pradesh University is located in Shimla established in the year 1970 offers various undergraduate, postgraduate, and Ph.D. Programs. The University offers courses in over 15 different branches. It is NAAC credited and a great option when compared with other hill universities. Following the list of PG courses offered by HPU:
| Master’s course in Journalism and Mass Communication | Master of Science in Chemistry |
| Master of Sciences in Biotechnology | Master of Philosophy in Physics |
| Master of Philosophy in Biotechnology | Master of Sciences in Physics (Electronic Science) |
| Master of Computer Application | Master of Philosophy in Mathematics & Statistics |
| Certificate Course in Computer Programming | Master of Arts/Sciences in Mathematics & Statistics |
| Master of Philosophy in Economics | Master of Arts in Music |
| Master of Arts in Economics | Master of Philosophy in Performing Art |
| Master of Business Economics | Master of Arts in Performing Art |
| P. G. Diploma in Population Studies | Master of Arts in Visual Art |
| Master of Philosophy in Geography | Master Of Philosophy in Botany |
| Master of Arts in Geography | Master Of Science in Botany |
| Master Of Arts in Of History | Master of Zoology |
| Master Of Philosophy in Political Sciences | Master of Sciences in Bio-Technology |
| Master of Arts in Political Sciences | Master of Law |
| Master of Philosophy in Public administration | Master Of Philosophy in English |
| Master of Arts in Public Administration | Master of Arts in English |
| P.G. Diploma in Human Resource Development |
Master of Philosophy in Hindi , Masters of Arts in Hindi |
| Master of Philosophy in Sociology | Master of Translation (Hindi & English) |
| Masters in Social Work | Master of Philosophy in Sanskrit |
| Master of Philosophy in Chemistry | Master in Education |
| P.G. Diploma in Adult Education | Master of Business Administration |
| P.G. Diploma in Guidance & Counselling | Master of Personnel Management |
| Master in Physical Education | Master of International Business Management |
| Master Of Philosophy in Commerce | Master Of Finance & Control |
| Master Of Commerce | Master of Tourism Administration |
| Diploma in Accounting and Taxation | M.D in Ayurvedic medicine |
*This data is as per 2019.
Eligibility Criteria for Admission into the PG. Program
For most of the courses, admission is merit-based. The candidate must have completed an undergraduate from a recognized university established under the law in India. The candidate must have secured 50% marks in all subjects for the general category, for the reserved category the candidate must have 45% in all subjects.
For the following courses candidates have to meet the criteria as mentioned
| MCA | Mathematics is compulsory in class 12th. 50% marks for general category and 45% for reserved category. Age limit - Boys maximum 26 years till July of Admission and Girls maximum of 28 years as of July. |
| Mtech |
Candidates must take the GATE Exam candidates who take it will get 20% extra of the aggregate obtained in the entrance test for merit-based candidates. Master’s degree with a minimum of 55% aggregate, 50% aggregate for SC/ ST category or grade point in MCA/maths/physics/electronics/4-year Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/ Technology |
| M.Com |
BCom/ BCom (Hons) or Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or BA with Commerce or MA/ MSc Economics/ Statistics/ Mathematics with 50% aggregate or BA/ BSc degree with Economics/ Statistics/ Mathematics with 50% aggregate in Economics/ Statistics/ Mathematics |
| MBA | Candidates have to take the university prepared entrance test known is HU management aptitude test (HUMAT), maths in class 12th is compulsory, any degree with 50% marks for general and 45% for SC/ST |
| LLM | Students have to take the National Law entrance test. There are no merit-based admissions. Candidate must have completed LLB |
| MDS Specializations |
Candidates have to take NEET MDS Candidate must have passed MBBS from an institute recognized by MCI and affiliated to a university established by law in India |
| FOR MD & MS | Candidates have to take NEET PG and should have done MBBS from an institute recognized by MCI and affiliated with a university established by law in India |
IMPORTANT DATES AND HOW TO PREPARE
HUPMAT
This is a university designed aptitude test for admission into their 2- Year MBA program.
Following are the various cities where the test is conducted:
- Shimla
- Solan
- Dharamshala
- Hamirpur
- Mandi
- Una
- Palampur
- Chandigarh
To apply for MBA in HPU candidates have to first fill up the application form. The Form usually out by May and is there till July- August. New applicants have to first register themselves and then fill up the form. It is a basic applicant detail form after which the candidates will be allotted a suitable test center to take the test.
HPU MAT is an extensive exam that consists of 200 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs). There are 4 sections, each section having 50 questions these sections are namely English and Reading Comprehension, Data Interpretation, and Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, and Business Environment.
SYLLABUS
ENGLISH SECTION
| READING COMPREHENSION |
| GRAMMAR - NOUNS, PRONOUNS, ADJECTIVES, ADVERBS, PREPOSITION |
| SENTENCE CORRECTION/ ERROR IDENTIFICATION |
| JUMBLED SENTENCES |
| VOCABULARY |
DATA INTERPRETATION AND LOGICAL REASONING
| Family Tree | Series |
| Strong Arguments and Weak Arguments | Numeric Grid |
| Multi-dimensional Arrangements | Pie Chart |
| Course of Action | Blood Relations |
| Puzzles | Critical Reasoning |
| Visual Reasoning | Calendars |
| Arrangement | Coding & Decoding |
| Syllogisms | Statement Conclusions |
| Column Graphs | Area Graphs |
BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT
| BRAND IDENTIFICATION |
| TAGLINES |
| PERSONALITIES/ AMBASSADORS |
| BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL NEWS |
| AWARENESS |
| RECENT DEALS/ MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS |
| BUSINESS VOCABULARY |
QUANTITATIVE APTITUDE
| Geometry | Profit & Loss |
| Ratios and Proportion | In-equations Quadratic and linear equations |
| Number System | Geometric Progression |
| Work and Time | Percentages & Averages |
| HCF & LCM | Partnership (Accounts) |
| Algebra | Time-Speed-Distance |
GENERAL PREPARATION TIPS
- Have a daily routine and strategy to study
- Spend some time clearing the basic concepts first
- Practice more and more difficult questions
- Give mock papers on an alternative basis and analyze your mistakes
- Focus on speed and maintain the accuracy
- Seek guidance from friends and experts
CUTOFFS
| CATEGORY | MARKS |
| GENERAL | 31 |
| SC | 24 |
| ST | 23 |
| HPU WARD | 17 |
| PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED | 17 |
FEES FOR A FEW COURSES
| MBA | 2 YEAR | 1,40,000 |
| M.Tech | 2 YEAR | 50,000 |
| M.COM | 2 YEAR | 1,60,800 |
| MCA | 3 YEAR | 1,53,000 |
| M.P.ED | 2 YEAR | 90,000 |
| MA | 2 YEAR | 60,000-70,000 |
| M.Sc | 2 YEAR | 20,000- 1,00,000 |
| LLM | 2 YEAR | 80,000 |
By Shirin Tarachandani
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