Colleges in Himachal Pradesh

The College of Agriculture, Palampur was initially established as a junior College of Agriculture to cater the educational needs of far flung hilly areas of the then Punjab. It was formally inaugurated by Late Dr. P.N. Thapar, ICS Retd, the first Vice-Chancellor of Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana on 1stAugust, 1966. The then Deputy Prime Minister of India, Shri Morarji Ranchorji Desai laid the foundation stone of the college building on 23rd may, 1967. With the reorganization of the ...

The College of Home Science came into existence in May 1991 which earlier existed as department of Home Science under the College of Agriculture since February 1980. Initially the college offered degrees in Two more Master programmes were introduced in the discipline of ‘Family Resource Management’ and ‘Human Development and Family Studies’ in the year 1996 renamed as Human Development in 2005. Further, the three year Home Science degree programme was converted to B.Sc. Hons. 4 years degree p...

The College of Horticulture came into existence with the establishment of Dr Y S Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry on December 1, 1985, but it has its origin in the erstwhile Himachal Agriculture College and Research Institute, Solan established in 1962, with affiliation to the Punjab University, Chandigarh.

Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Solan, was established on 1st December, 1985 with the objective to promote education, research and extension education in the fields of Horticulture, Forestry and allied disciplines. Late Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar, the first Chief Minister and the architect of Himachal Pradesh perceived the importance of Horticulture and Forestry to develop and improve the State economy which led to the establishment of this University.

With the inception of the College of Basic Sciences in May, 1991, the Department of Botany and Zoology came into existence along with 5 other departments. The department primarily since its inception was a teaching department and offered courses in the twin disciplines of Botany and Zoology to the Under-graduate students of the college as well as the College of Home Science. With the clubbing of Environmental Sciences and merger of the Department of Plant Physiology, the department has been r...

Central Research Institute or CRI was set up in Kasauli in 1905 during the time of Britishers. The place is thronged all through the year by tourists who come here to visit the beautiful campus ground. CRI is engaged in some research and development activities and has created vaccines for treating various diseases and ailments including cholera, typhoid, smallpox, and snakebite.

We are delighted to welcome you all in the School of Physical & Material Sciences. Our young and energetic faculty is committed to offer vibrant, dynamic and pleasant environment focussing on academic excellence, innovations and frontline research programs. School of Physical and Material Sciences Central University of Himachal Pradesh PO Box 21, Dharamshala, Dist. Kangra - 176215, Himachal Pradesh Contact Number : 01892 - 229330

Rajiv Gandhi Government Post Graduate Ayurvedic College Paprola iis the only college of its type in the state of Himachal Pradesh. It is situated on National Highway No. 20. The nearest Railway station is Baijnath Paprola Northern Railway. The nearest airport is Gaggal in Distt. Kangra, 50 Kms away from the college. The world famous Lord Shiva temple of Baijnath is at a distance of 2 Kms from the college. The entire campus is surrounded by hills which are rich in herbal flora. Bir Beiling Wor...

Govt. Ayurvedic College Paprola is situated in private Ayurvedic College by name HIM AYURVEDIC COLLEGE PAPROLA on 14.03.1972. Him Ayurvedic College Paprola was taken over by the Govt. of Himachal Pradesh on 3.3.1978. After taken over, the college was renamed Govt. Ayurvedic college. The college has again been renamed as Rajiv Gandhi Govt. Ayurvedic College Paprola by the H.P.Govt. since August 1966. The college is recognised by the Central Council of Indian Medicine Delhi and affiliated with ...