HPU Ph.D: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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Ph.D at HPU is a 3-year Full Time Doctorate Degree. The course is offered in 30 specializations. The most popular specializations include Political Science, Sociology, History.

The total Ph.D Fees at HPU for 2025 - 2026 academic year is ₹ 25,800 - 51,800. This includes a total tuition fee of ₹ 28,800.

To be eligible for the HPU Ph.D program, candidates must have passed Post Graduation (or equivalent).

Read the section below for further details on HPU Ph.D admission 2025, fees, hostel fees, cutoff, placement, rankings and more.

Ph.D 
Total Fees:₹25,800 - 51,800
30 Courses3 Years Full Time
Disclaimer: Offered by both department and affiliated colleges.
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Eligibility:

Post Graduation

Application Date:

14 Mar - 25 Apr 2026

Political Science 
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Tourism Management 
₹28,800
(Based on 70 views last year)
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HPU Ph.D Fees

HPU Ph.D Fees 2025 - 2026 is ₹ 25,800 - 51,800 for the entire course duration. This is an increase of 48% (~₹16) from the previous year fee. Students must pay approximately ₹ 8,600 - 17,267 per year.

The total Ph.D fees covers-

  • Total tuition fee of ₹ 28,800
  • Total other fee of ₹ 23,000 - 25,800

The hostel fees for HPU is 19,380.

Based on 2.94 K views collected by Collegedunia last year, the most popular Ph.D specialisation is Political Science, Sociology, History.

Quota:
Fee TypeTotal Amount (INR)
tuition fees₹ 28,800
other fees₹ 23,000 - 25,800
total academic fees₹ 25,800 - 51,800
hostel fees₹19,380
total fees₹ 45,180 - 71,180
* Fees is refundable

HPU Latest Updates and News

11 Apr, 2026 HPU Ph.D Fee Structure 2026 is out. The total academic fee is ₹ 25,800 -₹ 51,800 .

HPU Ph.D Admission 2026

Students must have Post Graduation to be eligible for Ph.D admission at HPU.

HPU Ph.D Admission Dates 2026

The application deadline for admission to HPU Ph.D program was March 14 - April 25, 2025.


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Mar 14, 2025 - Apr 25, 2026

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Found 13 Comments

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akshay kumar
Jul 30, 2025 08:43
Does hpu offfer Ph.Dadmission in two cycles per year ? Is a research proposal mandatory {even for JRF qualified candidates ?
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Sweta Kumari
Feb 21, 2026 21:41

Himachal Pradesh University generally offers Ph.D. admissions once a year, though some departments may notify additional cycles subject to availability. Submission of a research proposal is mandatory for all applicants, including JRF-qualified candidates, as it is required for departmental screening and research alignment.

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prachi
Sep 21, 2024 13:42
Are there seats for PhD in Political science (direct admission)
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Sweta Kumari
Sep 21, 2024 22:28

Yes, Himachal Pradesh University (HPU), Shimla, has seats available for direct admission to the Ph.D. program in Political Science. For the 2023-24 academic session, there are 9 seats allocated for Ph.D. Political Science under direct admission is meant for candidates who have qualified for fellowships like UGC NET (JRF), UGC-CSIR (JRF), INSPIRE, or equivalent.

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rishav
Oct 7, 2023 12:18
CA I do bioinformatics from Hpu
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Sweta Kumari
Oct 10, 2023 20:46

Admisisons have been concluded at the Himachal Pradesh University fro the academic year 2023-24. 

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anchal
Jun 1, 2023 16:29
what is the syllabus of m tech entrance examination to be held on 12 june 2023.
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Shikhar Srivas
Jun 7, 2023 23:12

The syllabus for the M.tech entrance exam is aptitude questions plus comprehensive English and majorly your 4 years B.tech course scope.

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priyanka
Jan 3, 2023 02:26

May I know if I can do MA in French language ?

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Sinbad Chongtham
Jan 3, 2023 11:05

Himachal Pradesh University does not offer MA in French. The university offers only Certificate, Diploma and Advanced Diploma programs in French. Students seeking admission in MA French program must have completed a bachelor’s degree with French as a subject.

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azam khan
Nov 6, 2022 06:25
I have done my 12th in 2019 and got 54% . I am eligible for btech cse And my age will be 21 next year
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Sweta Kumari
Nov 6, 2022 23:44

Yes, You are eligible for admission in the Btech course in terms of age as well as marks obtained. 

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sapna
Aug 4, 2022 22:42
I have done MA in Ancient indian history cultural and archeology Am I eligible to phd in history.
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Mudit Mann
Aug 8, 2022 21:25

Yes, you are eligible for the Ph.D. course after tour post-graduation. The eligibility criteria are you must have 55% marks in aggregate from a recognized university. Admission will be done through an entrance exam.

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sonam dema
Aug 4, 2022 16:15
Can I get admission in bhms ?
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Mudit Mann
Aug 8, 2022 21:25

Yes, you can get admission to the course. The eligibility criteria are you must have 50% marks in aggregate from a recognized university. Admission will be done through merit marks scored.

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preety saini
Aug 1, 2022 20:58
PhD application form fees batao
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Sinbad Chongtham
Aug 2, 2022 18:15

The admission registration fee for the Ph.D courses of HPU Is INR 5000. The thesis submission for this university is INR 10000.

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peabakaran
Jul 28, 2022 14:33
I got 76% in science stream can i get admission in bsc biotechnology
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Sinbad Chongtham
Aug 2, 2022 18:30

Yes, you are eligible to apply for admission to the B.Sc Biotechnology course. The minimum mark required for admission to the said course is 50% marks in aggregate. 

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kanishk bhardwaj
Jul 10, 2022 13:27
I just completed my 12th .....with 60%. Am I eligible to join HPU?
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Mudit Mann
Jul 17, 2022 22:23

Yes, you are eligible to join Himachal Pradesh University. It requires a minimum of 50% marks in the previous qualification from a recognized board of education. There are many under-graduation courses.

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kaushiki chatterjee
Jun 5, 2022 15:24
What is the fees of BA course in hpu?
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Aniket Ranjan
Jun 5, 2022 19:46

The total fee that you need to pay for pursuing Bachelor of Arts [BA] course from this Institute is INR 9,000 approx. The first year fee is around INR 5,000 while for second year the fee is INR 4,800.

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tanisha
Jun 2, 2022 14:41
Is integrated course bsc+b.ed available in HPU?....
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Aniket Ranjan
Jun 2, 2022 21:16

No, Integrated BSc + B.Ed course is not available in HPU. The institute offers both programs at undergraduate level. You enroll yourself in first in BSc and after that in B.Ed.


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