Central University of Himachal Pradesh

The Central University of Himachal Pradesh is established under the Central Universities Act 2009 (No. 25 of 2009) enacted by the Parliament. The University is funded and regulated by the University Grants Commission (UGC). The University became functional with the assumption of charge by the first Vice Chancellor on 20th January 2010.

The Motto of the University is “नेति-नेति, चरैवेति-चरैवेति” which means that one should make continuous and untiring efforts for progress and development. One should never stop in acquisition of wisdom and skills that one receives from any source and any means in the life.

Vision of the University

The Central University of Himachal Pradesh is established with a Vision to be recognised as a ‘Research University’ with greater emphasis on creation of knowledge vis-à-vis revival of Indian Traditional Knowledge and Practices. The university is aimed at providing equitable and inclusive access to multidisciplinary higher education for all with a focus on quality, excellence and relevance. The university envisions its role in preparing future global citizens with strong commitment for human values by way of ensuring fairness, transparency and accountability in its academic and administrative affairs.

Mission of the University

• To design curriculum at par with global standards having components of latest developments in different study disciplines, industry and other development sectors.
• To undertake varied kinds of academic, co-curricular and community outreach activities for developing intellect, wisdom, skills, social values and overall harmonious personality development of the students.
• To encourage the faculty as well as students and provide them with necessary support for undertaking high quality research works in different academic disciplines with emphasis on research in Indian Traditional Knowledge System.
• To collaborate with different higher education institutions (HEIs) at national and global level for promoting research and providing quality education with emphasis on integration of modern ICT, use of innovative pedagogical strategies and active student participation in curriculum transaction process.
• To plan and design such implementation mechanism in academic activities, admission and examination procedures and other administrative works where well-defined responsibilities are to be completed in a time bound and fair manner.

Objectives of the University as given in the   Central Universities Act 2009   are as under:

•   To disseminate and advance knowledge by providing instructional and research facilities in such branches of learning as it may deem fit;
•   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