HPTU (HIMTU): Courses, Contact Details, Facilities

Annesha Deb

Updated on - Jan 5, 2024

HPTU stands for Himachal Pradesh Technical University and was established in 2010. The university has a value of creating societal welfare in technical education training, research, innovation, entrepreneurship, and continuing education programs. It is a government-run institution. The university's campus covers an area of 2 acres. The University Grants Commission (UGC) also recognizes the university. Himachal Pradesh Technical University's objective and vision are to foster research-based technical education for international understanding and national progress.

Known primarily for its variety of courses and nominal tuition fees, HPTU is one of the best government universities in the state. Read more about the salient features of the university here- GetMyUni Verdict.

Table of Contents

• Quick Insights
• Courses
• Departments
• Admission
• Why Choose HPTU?
• Cut Off
• Result
• Infrastructure
• Placements
• Scholarships
• Collaborations
• Faculty

HPTU Quick Insights

HPTU has the aim of changing as per the technical requirement of the society and economy and to be a solution for global technological problems. It offers programs that are designed to equip graduates. HPTU courses are provided with the necessary skills and expertise to be the leaders in their chosen professions under various disciplines. The highlights of the institute such as accreditation, courses offered, infrastructural facilities, etc are mentioned below:

HPTU Courses

HPTU offers courses at undergraduate, postgraduate and diploma levels. B.Tech, B.Pharma, M.Tech, and MCA are the most popular programmes given by the university. The following is the list of the courses offered at the university:

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HPTU Departments

HPTU departments offered are engineering and technology, commerce and management, tourism and hospitality management, environmental sciences, humanities, and applied sciences which are represented on campus. The departments at the university are mentioned below:

HPTU Admission

HPTU admission 2024 for undergraduate and postgraduate programs is done based on the entrance test merit scores. The university administers the entrance exam. The institution also accepts the results of national-level entrance exams for admission to the university. It admits students based on their academic performance in 12th grade as well as the several common admission tests necessary for the various degrees. The university's entrance forms are available online.

HPTU Eligibility Criteria

HPTU admits students based on a variety of entrance examinations and merit scores. However, one must apply online using the university's official website. The following is a list of some of the courses provided by the institute, along with their qualifying requirements:

B.Tech Eligibility

• The candidate must have completed 10+2 from a recognized board 
• Must have 55% aggregate marks in the science stream
• Valid score in HPCET

MBA Eligibility 

• The candidate should have completed bachelors degree with 55% aggregate marks
• Valid score in HPU-MAT

M.Tech Eligibility 

• The candidate must have completed bachelors in technology from a recognized university
• Must have 60% aggregate marks

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Why Choose HPTU?

HPTU has several committees on its campus for student welfare and to amend the indisciplines in the university. It has various infrastructure facilities. HPTU facilities include the Anti-Ragging Cell, Sexual Harassment Cell and Students Grievance Redressal Cell. The anti-ragging cell takes action when student/ students express through words spoken or written by an act when they are affected by teasing, treating or handling with rudeness a fresher or any other student, and any undisciplined activities are taken under serious action.

HPTU Academic Advantage

HPTU has installed Anti-Ragging cells under the UGC Regulations act that can prohibit, prevent and eliminate the scourge of ragging including any conduct by any student. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar, Punjab, has inked an MoU with the university.

• The University has inked a MoU with Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited, O/o Principal RTTC Rajpura 
• The university is supporting national and international conferences/seminars as part of a partial financial aid program to help associated institutions improve their academic and research quality.

HPTU Cut Off

HPTU cut off 2022 date has not been announced yet. The university cutoff for 2021 was released. The university provides a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs. Students applying for admission to the institution must exceed the university's cutoff criteria and obtain valid scores on the CAT/ CMAT/ HPCET/ MAT/ HPU MAT for MBA; HPCET for B.Pharma.

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HPTU Result

HPTU result 2022 will be released on the website of the college and the results can be checked only via online mode. It will be available for students to download. Candidates can look up their HPTU results by roll number or name. One month after the exam, the results are usually announced. The supplemental exam is likewise held by the university, and only eligible students are permitted to take it. 

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HPTU Infrastructure

HPTU infrastructure facilities are designed to help students develop holistically. Staff and academic members can also use the university's amenities. The institution has a large central library with a wide range of resources. Textbooks, research books, reference books, periodicals, national and international journals, e-books, e-journals, CDs, DVDs, and other print and online resources are available at the HPTU Hamirpur library. Both male and female students have access to the dormitory facilities. Outstation students can stay in pleasant hostels with all of the required amenities. Following are the facilities available for students at the campus:

• Library
• Laboratories
• Sports Facilities
• Seminar Hall
• Cafeteria, Mess
• Auditorium
• Hostel
• Wi-Fi
• Medical Facility

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HPTU Placements

HPTU placement and training division has Hotel D'Polo Club & Spa Resort, Dharamshala, and the Deventure resort as members. Various companies pay visits to the college during on-campus and off-campus placements. It provides placement opportunities to students. HPTU placement cell invites summer internships for the campus where students need to do a summer internship for time being. The university invites top recruiters for campus selection. The HPTU placement cell strives to provide 100% placement for the students. The list of recruiters visiting the institute are as follows:

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HPTU Scholarships

HPTU scholarships such as Kalpana Chawla Chatravriti Yojana Himachal Pradesh, PG Scholarship Scheme for SC/ST Students Pursuing Professional Courses, Saksham Scholarship Scheme for Specially Abled Students, Pragati Scholarship Scheme for Girl Students (Technical Degree) are available to students at the university. Candidates must apply for the above scholarships in order to be considered for the university’s scholarships.

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HPTU Collaborations

HPTU collaborations in form of MoUs are with BSNL Regional Telecom Training Center Rajpura under the Skill Training Program and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, National Institute of Technology, Jalandhar, Punjab among others. Following are the university’s collaborations:

HPTU Faculty

HPTU faculty offered to students are well-trained lecturers, guest lecturers, and qualified teaching faculty who promote education to students in high-premium in the fields of science, engineering, and technology with the innovation process. HPTU aims to become a flexible institution promoting oriented research-led interdisciplinary learner-centric technical education and generates added value in teaching-learning research, and knowledge transfer required for promoting integrated national development and global understanding.