The Central University of Himachal Pradesh was established under the Central Universities Act in 2009. This university is regulated by the University Grants Commission (UGC). The Central University of Himachal Pradesh is located in Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, India. Dharamshala is a place with profile and known worldwide. In Permanent campuses of this University has 2 distinct campuses in Dharamshala and Dehra. One is Baes Campus located in Dehra, it will have such Schools / Departments / Centres as may be decided by the University and may have the infrastructure for about 70 per cent of the academic activities of the University. and the Second campus is Dhauladhar Campus located in Dharmashala. And Also the university has Camp Office which is located in the Sanskriti Sadan at Dharmashala, District Kangra.
History of Central University of Himachal Pradesh
The Hon’ble Prime Minister of India Manmohan Singh in his address to the nation on August 15, 2007, announced the establishment of a Central University in each of the states that did not have a central university so far. Subsequently, the 11th Plan provided for the establishment of 16 new Central Universities. Accordingly, the Central Universities Act 2009 (No. 25 of 2009) which received Presidential assent on March 20, 2009 provided for the establishment of the Central University of Himachal Pradesh amongst others.
Name | Central University of Himachal Pradesh |
Established | 2009 |
Location | Dharmashala, Himachal Pradesh, India |
Affiliation | UGC (University Grants Commission) |
Course Offered | UG / PG / Certificate / PG Diploma / Ph.D Programmes |
Official Website | cuhimachal.ac.in |
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CUHP Vision
The Central University of Himachal Pradesh strives for Inclusive Access to Excellence in Higher Education and Research to emerge as Premier University of the Country at par with the best Universities of the World in terms of Programme Offerings, Curricular Framework, Pedagogy, Research, Publications and Integration with the World of Work. The main objectives of the university are given below.
- To disseminate and advance knowledge by providing instructional and research facilities in such branches of learning as it may deem fit. Central University of Himachal Pradesh
- To make special provisions for integrated courses in humanities, social sciences, sciences and technology in its educational programmes;
- To take appropriate measures for promoting innovations in teaching-learning process and inter-disciplinary studies and research;
- To educate and train manpower for the development of the country;
- To establish linkages with industries for the promotion of science and technology;
- To pay special attention to the improvement of social and economic conditions and welfare of the people, their intellectual, academic and cultural development.
CUHP – Schools and Departments
The University has 12 Schools. To check the schools and departments of the university go through the table is given below.
Schools | Department / Centre |
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School of Commerce & Management Studies | Department of Himachal Pradesh Kendriya Vishwavidyalya Business School |
School of Physical & Material Sciences | Department of Physics & Astronomical Science Department of Chemistry & Chemical Sciences |
School of Life Sciences | Department of Animal Sciences Department of Plant Sciences Centre for Computational Biology & Bioinformatics |
School of Earth & Environmental Sciences | Department of Environmental Sciences |
School of Mathematics, Computer & Information Sciences | Srinivasa Ramanujan Department of Mathematics Department of Computer Science & Informatics Department of Library & Information Science Centre for S R Ranganathan Library Studies |
School of Languages | Department of English Department of Sanskrit, Pali & Prakrit Department of Hindi & Indian Languages Department of Punjabi & Dogri Center for Tribal Literature of America |
School of Social Sciences | Department of Social Work Department of Sanskrit, Pali & Prakrit Department of Economics Department of Sociology and Social Anthropology Department of History Department of Political Science Centre for Deen Dayal Upadhyay Studies Centre for Kashmir Studies Centre for Tibetan Studies Chair for Tribal Studies Centre of Bharatiya Panth, Matt, Sampraday & Semitic Religions |
School of Education | Department of Education |
School of Tourism, Travel & Hospitality Management | Department of Tourism &Travel Management |
School of Performing & Visual Arts | Department of Visual Arts |
School of Journalism, Mass Communication & New Media | Department of Journalism & Mass Communication Department of New Media |
School of Humanities | PG Diploma in Yoga Studies |
CUHP – Courses Offered
Students can check the various programmes offered by the Central University of Himachal Pradesh from the table given below.
Name of the Programmes:
- M.Sc. in Physics
- M.Sc. (Chemistry)
- M.Sc. (Zoology)
- M.Sc. Plant Science (Botany)
- M.Sc. Bioinformatics
- M.Sc. (Environmental Sciences)
- M.Sc. (Mathematics)
- MBA
- M.C.A. (Master of Computer Applications)
- M Lib I. Sc.
- M.A. (English Language and Literature)
- M.A. (Sanskrit)
- M.A. (Hindi)
- M.A. (Punjabi)
- M.A. (Social Work)
- M.A. (Economics)
- M.A. (Sociology)
- M. A. (History)
- M. A. (Political Science)
- M.A. (Hindu Studies)
- M.A. (Education)
- M.A. (Journalism & Mass Communication)
- M.A. (New Media Communication)
- Master of Social Work (MSW)
- M.B.A. (Specialisation in Travel and Tourism)
- MFA (Master of Fine Arts) (Painting and Sculpture)
- B.A. (Sanskrit Honours)
- BFA (Bachelor of Fine Arts) (Painting and Sculpture)
- B Lib I. Sc.
- B.Sc Physics (Honours)
- Research Degree (Ph.D)
- PG Diploma Deen Dayal Upadhyay Studies
- PG Diploma Jammu & Kashmir Studies
- PG Diploma Tribal Studies
- PG Diploma Hindu Studies
- PG Diploma in Yoga Studies
- Certificate Course Apiculture and Sericulture
- Certificate Course Mushroom Cultivation
- Certificate Course Punjabi
- Certificate Course Tribal Literature of America
- Certificate Course Emerging Areas of Social Work
- Certificate Course Kashmiri Language (Sharda Script)
- Certificate Course Gojari Language
- Certificate Course Data Journalism
- Certificate Course News Anchoring
CUHP Contact Details
Check the contact details of the Central University of Himachal Pradesh:
University Name: Central University of Himachal Pradesh Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh, India
- Vice-Chancellor’s Office:
Telephonic No.: 01892-229330
Fax No.: 01892-229331
Email: vc.cuhimachal@gmail.com
- Registrar contact Details:
Telephonic No.: 01892-229574
Fax No.: 01892-229331
Email: registrar.cuhp@gmail.com
Official Website: www.cuhimachal.ac.in