Himachal Pradesh Technical University.

The establishment of HPTU was announced by the chief minister of Himachal Pradesh Prof. Prem Kumar Dhumal. Accordingly, the Himachal Pradesh Technical University (Established and Regulation) Act, 2010 (Act No. 16 of 2010 of Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly was assented by the Hon’ble Governor on 28 July 2010 and on 21 August 2010 the Act came into force.

The headquarters of the University is located at Summer Hill, the picturesque suburb of Shimla. The University has a total area of 241.11bighas with stately buildings set among rhododendron, silver oak, pine and deodar trees. It affords a salubrious clime and congenial atmosphere for reflection, study and research.

Himachal Pradesh University was established by an Act of the Legislative Assembly of Himachal Pradesh on 22nd July, 1970 as a response to the needs and aspirations of the Union Territory, poised for full statehood in the Union of India on 25th January, 1971. It is the only multi-faculty residential and affiliating university in the State that provides higher education to urban, rural and tribal areas through formal and distant modes. The headquarters of the University is located at Summer Hill, the picturesque suburb of Shimla. The University has a total area of 241.11bighas with stately buildings set among rhododendron, silver oak, pine and deodar trees. It affords a salubrious clime and congenial atmosphere for reflection, study and research. The prime objective of the University is to disseminate knowledge, advance learning and understanding through research, training and extension programmes. It instills in its students and teachers a conscious awareness regarding the social and economic needs, cultural ethos, and future requirements of the state and the country. Himachal Pradesh University is a multi-faculty and affiliating university. It stands for knowledge, learning, progress, humanity, tolerance, intellect, morality, determination, thought, and discernment. It is a grade ‘A’ accredited university by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council. The teachers of the University are rich in intellect, skills and professional expertise. HPU organises conferences, and workshops in collaboration with national and international organisations. Its Human Resource Development Centre is acknowledged as one of the best academic staff colleges in the country. HPU is the first University to offer postgraduation through the distant mode. हिमाचल प्रदेश तकनीकी विश्वविद्यालय की स्थापना वर्ष 2010 में हिमाचल प्रदेश विधान सभा के एक अधिनियम द्वारा तकनीकी शिक्षा प्रशिक्षण, अनुसंधान, नवाचार, उद्यमिता और सतत शिक्षा कार्यक्रमों के माध्यम से समाज के मूल्य निर्माण और कल्याण के उद्देश्य से की गई थी।[1] जिसे HIMTU या HPTU कहा जाता है।

An expert level group of technical colleges i India