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 Programmes |
| Official Website | www.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 10 Departments. 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 Life Sciences | Centre for Computational Biology and Informatics |
| School of Social Sciences |
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| School of Humanities and Languages |
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| School of Physical and Material Sciences | Physics and Astronomical Science |
| School of Business and Management Studies |
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| School of Mathematics, Computers, and Information Science |
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| School of Tourism, Travel and Hospitality Management | Department of Tourism & Travel Management |
| School of Journalism Mass Communication and New Media |
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| School of Education | Department of Teachers Education |
| School of Earth and Environmental Science | Department of Environmental Sciences |
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:
- MSc (Computational Biology / Informatics)
- Master of Social Work
- MA in Economics
- MA (English Language & Literature)
- MA (Hindi)
- M.Sc. in Physics (Specialization in Theoretical Physics)
- MBA
- M.Sc. IT
- Master of Library Science
- M.Sc.-Mathematics
- MBA (Specialisation in Tourism and Travel)
- MA (Journalism and Creative Writing)
- MA New Media Communication
- MA Education
- MSc (Environmental Sciences)
Programmes of Study offered in 2019-20:
| Programmes of Study | Academic Resources at Dhauladhar Campus, Dharamshala – Shahpur | Dhauladhar Campus – Dharamshala | Sapt Sindhu Parisar, Dehra |
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| Under Graduate (UG) | BSc (Physics Honours) |
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| PG Diploma (One Year) |
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| Certificate | Certificate in Gojari Language |
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| MA (Jammu and Kashmir Studies) | This Programme of Study is only for External Students |
CUHP Fee Structure
CUHP One Time, Per Semester and Hostel Fee Structure for Certificate / UG / PG/ PG Diploma Programmes are given below:
Hostel Fee for 10 Months (Post Graduate Programmes):
| Particulars | Fee (in Rs.) | Total (Annual) |
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| Hostel Admission fee ( Non-refundable) | 500 (One Time) | 500 |
| Hostel Security Fee Deposits (Refundable) | 1000 (One Time) | 1000 |
| Room Rent | 500 (Per Month) | 5000 |
| Electricity and Water Charges | 150 (Per Month) | 1500 |
| Hostel Establishment Charges | 150 (Per Month) | 1500 |
| Kitchen Establishment Charges | 150 (Per Month) | 1500 |
| Total | 11000 |
Hostel Fee for 12 Months (RD Scholars):
| Particulars | Fee (in Rs.) | Total (Annual) |
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| Hostel Admission fee ( Non-refundable) | 500 (One Time) | 500 |
| Hostel Security Fee Deposits (Refundable) | 1000 (One Time) | 1000 |
| Room Rent | 500 (Per Month) | 6000 |
| Electricity and Water Charges | 150 (Per Month) | 1800 |
| Hostel Establishment Charges | 150 (Per Month) | 1800 |
| Kitchen Establishment Charges | 150 (Per Month) | 1800 |
| Total | 12900 |
Fee Structure for Certificate / UG / PG/ PG Diploma (One Time / Per Semester) 2019-20:
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
