CUHP or Central University of Himachal Pradesh is a public University funded and regulated by the University Grants Commission (UGC). CUHP offers more than 45 courses across several disciplines including Science, Arts, Management, Technology, Education, etc. CUHP has been accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). It is also approved by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).

Check: Benefits of studying at Central University of Himachal Pradesh

CUHP offers 7 undergraduate programmes and 23 post graduate programmes including 6 postgraduate Diploma courses as well as certificate courses. The undergraduate courses include B.Sc, B.A, B.Voc, B.Lib.ISc, and BFA. CUHP post graduate courses include M.Sc, M.A, MBA, M.Lib.ISc, MCA, and MSW. PhD courses are also offered at doctoral level. 

Admissions to the UG, PG, and Certificate courses are merit-based. However, admissions for post graduate courses depend on the entrance exams (FEAT) conducted by CUHP. Students can apply for PG via the university’s official website. Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree from a UGC recognized university with a minimum of 50 percent marks in total. The last date for registration, examination and results is September 2023(Tentative). 

Check: Central University of Himachal Pradesh Admission

CUHP is located in the Kangra district of Dharamsala, in Himachal Pradesh. The construction work of the university campus is in process and CUHP will soon have 15 schools, 3 colleges, 62 departments, and 81 centers of study.

The university is in collaboration with various other organizations such as ICSI, IRCS, Center for North East Studies, etc. CUHP also has different student committees and groups that hone its students’ talents and soft skills. Some of these committees include the debating club, music club, photography club, etc.

Check: Central University of Himachal Pradesh Reviews

CUHP Highlights

  • CUHP is a state university established in 2009 and is funded by UGC.
  • CUHP is accredited by NAAC with a B++ grade. The university is also recognized by UGC 
  • The campus of CUHP is located in Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh and stretches over an area of 150 acres. Check: Central University of Himachal Pradesh Hostel
  • CUHP has more than 130 faculty members. Every department consists of an HOD apart from teaching and non-teaching staff. Check: Central University of Himachal Pradesh Faculty
  • Application fee for general category in CUHP is INR 400. The admission criteria is based on merit and entrance level examination score. 
  • CUHP has launched an e-PASS (electronic payment and application system of scholarships), a project for maintaining an online system of scholarships that will help its students. Check: Central University of Himachal Pradesh Scholarship

CUHP Important Dates 2023

Event Dates
UG/Certificate (CUET-based) 
CUET UG 2023 Exam Date May 21 to May 31, June 1, 2, 5 to 23, 2023
CUET 2023 Result Date July 15, 2023
UG Registrations June 26 – July 25, 2023
First Merit List July 31, 2023
Last Date for Payment of Fees August 02, 2023
Second Merit List August 04, 2023
Last Date for Payment of Fees August 06, 2023
Last date for verification of documents and registration August 08, 2023
Registration Window Re-opened August 05, 2023
Registration closes August 08, 2023
PG/PG Diploma/Certificate
CUET PG 2023 Exam June 5 – June 30, 2023
CUET PG 2023 Result Date July 20, 2023
Online Registrations July 26 – August 05, 2023
First Merit List August 10, 2023
Last Date for Payment of Fees August 12, 2023
Second Merit List August 14, 2023
Last Date for Payment of Fees August 16, 2023
Last date for verification of documents and registration August 18, 2023
PG Diploma/Certificate (Non-CUET)
Last Date to apply for PG Diploma and Certificate programs July 27, 2023
Display of the First List of Selected Candidates for PG Diploma and Certificate programs August 4, 2023
Verification of Documents & Registration for PG Diploma and Certificate programs August 8, 2023
PhD
Last Date to Apply for PhD program June 30, 2023
PhD Entrance Exam admit cards release July 10, 2023
PhD Entrance Exam July 16, 2023
Declaration of PhD Entrance Exam Results July 25, 2023

CUHP Merit List

Program First Cutoff Second Cutoff Third Cutoff Fourth Cutoff Fifth Cutoff Sixth Cutoff Seventh Cutoff
B.Sc Physics Click here Click here Click here Click Here Click Here Click Here Click Here
BA Shastri  Click here - - -- --
BA (Hons.) Sanskrit Click here - - -- --
BFA (Painting) & BFA (Sculpture) Click here Click here Click Here Click Here Click Here Click Here --
PG Diploma (Energy Economics) Click here - - -- --
Certificate Course in Digital Marketing Click here - - -- --
Certificate Course in Capital Market Click Here - - -- --
Certificate Course in Business Analytics Click Here - - -- --
Certificate course in Pahari Miniature Art Click Here - - -- --
Certificate Course in Utility Design Click Here - - -- --

CUHP Courses and Fees

Central University of Himachal offers over 45 courses in undergraduate, postgraduate diploma, and postgraduate levels in the field of Science, Business Administration, Social Work, etc. These courses are offered under 11 different departments. 

The courses given by the university and their fees structure are mentioned below:

Check: Reputation of Central University of Himachal Pradesh and Education Quality 

Course Details Fees
B.Sc Duration: 3 years
Eligibility: Candidates must have a class 10 and 12 degree in the science department with 50 percent marks in total.
Selection Criteria: CUET (UG)		 INR 19,200 per year 
B.A Duration: 3 years
Eligibility: Candidates must have a 50 percent score or equivalent to that in their 10 and 12 grade score.
Selection Criteria: CUET (UG)		 INR 1660 per year
B.Voc Duration: 3 years
Eligibility: Candidates must have a 40 percent score in their 10 and 12 examinations or equivalent of that in any other department.
Selection Criteria: Merit based.		 INR 2860 per year
BFA Duration: 3 years
Eligibility:Candidates must have a 50 percent score in their 10 and 12 exams or equivalent to that in any other department.
Selection Criteria: CUET (UG) 		 -
M.Sc. Duration: 2 years
Eligibility: Candidates must have a graduation degree with at least 50 percent in relevant specialization.
Selection Criteria: CUET (PG). 		 INR 19200 per year
MA Duration: 2 years
Eligibility: Candidates must have a graduate degree with 50 percent score in total.
Selection Criteria: CUET (PG). 		 INR 6600 per year
MBA Duration: 2 years
Eligibility: Candidates must have a graduate degree with 50 percent score in total.
Selection Criteria: CUET (PG).		 INR 19200 per year
B.Lib.ISc. Duration: 2 years
Eligibility: Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree with a total score of 50 percent.
Selection Criteria: Merit based. 		 -
M.Lib.ISc. Duration: 2 years
Eligibility: Candidates must have a B.Lib.ISc. degree with a 50 percent score in total.
Selection Criteria: CUET (PG).		 INR 6600 per year
Ph.D Duration: 3-6 years
Eligibility: Candidates must have a post graduation or equivalent to that in any other relevant discipline with a score of 55 percent.
Selection Criteria: Entrance exam test score and interview. 		 INR 10,200 per year

CUHP Admission

Candidates can apply online on CUHP’s official website for admission purposes. Admissions to the undergraduate, post graduate diploma, and certificate courses are merit based whereas admissions to the postgraduate programme is based on an entrance exam conducted by the university. Check: What are the benefits of studying at Central University of Himachal Pradesh 

Candidates can follow this procedure for applying online for the university: 

  1. Visit the official website of the university
  2. Find the online application form on the homepage of the website 
  3. Fill out the necessary details in the space provided 
  4. Upload all the important documents as required 
  5. Submit the application and save a copy for future references

Click here for: Central University of Himachal Pradesh Admission

CUHP Scholarship

Central University of Himachal Pradesh offers scholarships to its candidates who either qualify on merit or their families have a lower income than INR 2 LPA. Students with high scores in their examinations will be reimbursed with full tuition fees. 

The scholarships offered by the university include Freeship/Fee concession and Jyoti Prakash Support scholarship. To avail the Freeship/Fee concession scholarship students must be studying in their first year of M.A History with a minimum of 50 percent marks in qualifying exams and the annual family income should be up to INR 5 Lakhs. 

Click here for: Central University of Himachal Pradesh Scholarships

CUHP Placements

CUHP university has a dedicated cell for training and placement which aims at making quality placement opportunities available for its students. The cell conducts necessary programs throughout the year to prepare the students for placements. The placement is conducted on-campus. In the last two years CUHP has placed 50 out of 501 students through their placement programme. The median salary offered to the candidate in 2020 in the PG programme was INR 3.50 LPA. 

Top recruiters who participate in CUHP placement programme include ICICI bank, Wirpo, Genpact, etc. 

Check: Central University of Himachal Pradesh Placement

CUHP Entrance Results

The entrance exam results for CUHP university can be viewed on the university’s official website. Candidates can choose from Golden Chance Examination Result, Regular Examination Result, and Reappear Examination Result. 

CUHP Admit Card

CUET Admit Card (2023): The National Test Agency (NTA) will release the CUET Admit Card for 2023 on their official website. To download the admit card candidates will be asked to enter their application number, password and date of birth in the admit card link which will be available on the NTA CUET website. The CUET application form is due to release on 2nd of April 2023(Tentative).

Central University of Himachal Pradesh FAQs

Ques. How to contact the University for admission related queries and information?

Ans. Candidates can contact the University at 01892-224377 or email them at askus.cuhimachal@gmail.com. The campus is located at Dharamshala, Dist. Kangra, Himachal Pradesh 176215.

Ques. Can I apply for distance education or correspondence course from here?

Ans. No, as of now the college only offers full-time academic programs. There are different streams available for UG, PG, and research courses. Also, there is accommodation available to outstation candidates. For details on available courses refer to the article above.

Ques. Are the courses here approved and affiliated?

Ans. All the courses at Central university are approved by AICTE for its conduct on campus. On successful course completion, a student is provided with a valid degree certificate which can be used for professional interviews and placements.

Ques. Are there any fee concessions or scholarships?

Ans. Last year, 4 undergraduate and 185 post-graduate students received full tuition fee reimbursement from Institution Funds. 2 undergraduate and 25 post-graduate students also received full tuition fee reimbursement from the State and/ or Central Government. The selection of such students is on the basis of merit.

Ques. Can I pursue a job while engaging in a full-time course at CUHP?

Ans. No, you will not be allowed to take up a job or any employment without prior approval of the university authorities. This approval will be provided to candidates who submit a NOC from the employer stating that they have been granted study leave for the duration of the program and are allowed to undertake obligatory work placement towards the fulfillment of the course requirement.