Is a transport facility available for HPU for students living in nearby areas?

Local transport facilities like buses (private/state government), trains, and University buses are available at short intervals from Summer Hill to the main town.

Is Hostel available at HPU?

Yes, Hostel facilities are available for students. There is separate accommodation for boys and girls. Read More: Himachal Pradesh University Hostel Fees

Does HPU also offer courses in open learning mode?

Yes, HPU also offers courses in distance learning mode. Details of the program and eligibility can be checked at the university website. Read More: HPU DDE

What are the reviews of HPU by the students?

According to a review of students from our website, we found the college to be of good reputation and excellent teaching faculty. Students also voted for nice infrastructure. Read More: HP University Reviews

Ques What is the HPU application fee?

The application fee at HPU varies from course to course:For BBA & BCA: INR 400 (General- Subsidized seats) and INR 900 (General- Non-Subsidized seats). For SC/ ST/ Antyodaya/ IRDP: INR 250 (For Subsidized seats) and INR 900 (For Non-Subsidized seats).For M.Sc./ MA (Mathematics), LLB, MMC & PGDMC, MA Social Work & English, MA, M.Sc.: INR 700 (General) and INR 350 (SC/ ST/ Antyodya/ IRDP).For M.Ed., MABE, MA (Physical Education), M.P.Ed., MTTM, MCA & M.Tech: INR 700 (General) and INR INR 350 (SC/ ST/ Antyodya/ IRDP).For MBA (RD), M.Sc. (Environmental Sciences), MFA, PGD in Disaster and Disaster Management: INR 700 (General) and INR INR 350 (SC/ ST/ Antyodya/ IRDP).

What are the required documents for the application form?

Documents required at the time application form filling is as follows:Scanned copy of applicants passport size photograph (Maximum Size - 100KB and Format JPEG/JPG)Scanned copy of applicant signature (Maximum Size - 100KB and Format JPEG/JPG, Use the black pen for signature)Scanned copy of applicants father/ mother signature (Maximum Size - 100KB and Format JPEG/JPG, Use the black pen for signature)Class X Mark sheet/ CertificateClass XII Mark sheet/ CertificateGraduation Mark Sheet

Which is the best B.Sc University in Himachal Pradesh?

Himachal Pradesh University is considered best to pursue B.Sc as compared to other universities in Himachal Pradesh. The university offers 24 specializations in B.Sc such as Nursing, Biotechnology, Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, Bioinformatics, Zoology, Nanotechnology, Information Technology, Chemistry, Astrophysics, Microbiology, Geology, Botany, Geography, Nutrition & Health, Astronomy, Biochemistry, Home Science, Computer Applications, Statistics, and Industrial Electronics.

What is the application fee for HPU MAT?

HPU MAT conducted by the Himachal Pradesh University Business School is a University Management Aptitude Test for MBA admissions. The application fee for HPU MAT is INR 1000 for the general candidates and INR 500 for category (ST/ SC) candidates.

What is the exam pattern for HPU MAT?

HPU MAT is a pen and paper test of a 2-hour duration. The question paper is divided into 4 parts comprising 50 questions each, making 200 questions in total. Each question comprises 1 mark and the paper is of 200 marks. The paper is divided into English Language skill, general Knowledge, reasoning & numerical ability, and business environment. There is no negative marking for any question.

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HPU BA Education: Fees 2025, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

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Bachelor of Arts [BA] (Education)

first year fees: ₹2,618

3 Years Full Time

Year (2023 - 2024)	1	2	3
Tuition fees	₹1386	₹1386	₹1386
other fee	₹1232	₹1232	₹1232
Yearly Fees	₹2,618	₹2,618	₹2,618

Course Description

Bachelor of Arts in Education Top Colleges, Syllabus, Scope and Salary
B.A. in Education is a 3- year course, the minimum eligibility for which is a 10+2 qualification. Successful graduates of the course are hired as Elementary or Secondary School teachers, or in the field of special education, or administration at the Elementary School level. Each position carries separate responsibilities and requires separate skills.
The average tuition fee charged in India for the course ranges between INR 5,000 and 15,000 for the span of three years.

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Admission to the course is based on the candidate’s performance in a relevant entrance test, such as BHU-CET, and subsequent rounds of counselling, depending however, on the institute.
Such graduates are hired in capacities such as Physical Education Teacher, Associate Professor - Special Education, Divisional Education Consultant, Overseas Education Consultant, Education Coordinator Content Writer Education, etc. They can explore employment opportunities in industries such as Marketing, Banking, Education, and Corporate Consultancy, MNCs, Finance, and Export, among others.
The average annual salary offered to such graduates in India ranges between INR 2 and 6 Lacs, based on the candidate’s experience and skillset.
Organizations such as TCS, Genpact, Deloitte, WNS Global, HEC Ltd., NSIC, Wipro, Tata motors, Citi Bank, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, and BSNl etc. hire such graduates.

B.A. in Education: Course Highlights

Listed below are some of the major highlights of the course.

Course Level	Graduate
Duration	3 years
Examination Type	Semester System
Eligibility	10+2 with Science subjects
Admission Process	Based on counselling after qualification of entrance tests like BHU-CET for different colleges.
Course Fee	INR 40,000 to 1 Lakh for 3 years
Average Starting Salary	INR 2 to 6 lacs per annum
Top Recruiting Companies	TCS, Genpact, Deloitte, WNS Global, HEC Ltd., NSIC, Wipro, Tata motors, Citi Bank, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, and BSNl, etc.
Job Positions	Physical Education Teacher, Associate Professor - Special Education, Divisional Education Consultant, Overseas Education Consultant, Education Coordinator Content Writer Education, etc.

B.A. in Education: What is it about?

B.A. in Education is an undergraduate academic degree in education which is the means through which the aims and habits of a group of people live on from one generation to the next. It can be pursued either as a regular course or as a distance education-based course, the duration remaining the same unless mentioned by the institute. The course is meant for future educators and education administrators. There are no Elective/Specialization papers in the course.

The program draws from other disciplines such as Psychology and Philosophy. There are lucrative professional prospects for such graduates within the domain of primary education, including subject-specific teaching.

Qualified graduates of the course assume professional roles such as Tutor, Researcher, Overseer at day-care center, Camp Organizer, Part-Time Consultant in the field. Graduates interested in pursuing higher studies in the discipline may go for pursuing M.A. or research work in the subject.

Top Institutes offering B.A. in Education

Listed below are some of the top institutes offering the course in the country with the corresponding locations and fees charged by each.

Name of Institute	City	Average Fees
Institute of Distance and Open Learning - University of Mumbai	Mumbai	INR 6,430 (course)
University of Delhi	Delhi	INR 10,000 (course)
Kanpur University	Kanpur	INR 15,000 (course)
University of Lucknow	Varanasi	INR 10,500 (course)
Bharathiar University	Coimbatore	INR 5,000 (course)

Eligibility for B.A. in Education

As a minimum criterion of eligibility, aspiring candidates need to meet the following criteria of eligibility:

Higher and Senior Secondary levels of education (classes X and XII) in any stream, with a minimum aggregate score of 50% (45% for SC/ST/OBC candidates).
English, Regional Language and any two of History, Geography, Economics, Political Science and Sociology as the main subjects of study at the level of the last qualifying exam.

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B.A. in Education: Admission Process

The admission process for the course is varied, as various institutes have their very own criteria and processes of admission. Admission to the course is often based on the candidate’s performance at the 10+2 level, and often on performance in a relevant entrance test, wherein the student’s general aptitude for the course is examined, and based on performance in which, students are admitted.

Institutes such as the Banaras Hindu University, accord weightage to both the aggregate score at the 10+2 level, and performance in the entrance test it conducts for admission to the program.

Other such entrance exams held in the country are:

Vardhman Mahaveer Open University B.Ed. Entrance Test
Banaras Hindu University UG Entrance Test
CET for B.Ed. admission to Bihar universities
Chaudhary Ranbir Singh University B.Ed. Admission Entrance Test.
Berhampur University B.Ed. Entrance Test.

B.A. in Education: Syllabus and Course Description

A year-wise breakup of the course’s syllabus is tabulated here.

Year I
Education and Society
Education & Human Development
Education & Indian Heritage
Educational Psychology
Year II
Philosophy and Education
Education in India and in the Post-Independence Period
Educational Evaluation
Guidance and Counselling
Year III
Sociology and Education
Issues and Trends in contemporary Indian Education
Educational Management Project Work

B.A. in Arts in Education: Career Prospects

School-level teaching is the most popular career option among graduates of this course. Such graduates also pursue educational writing for journals, magazines, websites, and newspapers. Prominent areas of employment for such professionals are:

Coaching Centres
Education Consultancies
Education Department
Home Tuitions
Museums
Private Tuitions
Publishing House
Research and Development Agencies
Schools

Some of the popular professional avenues open to such graduates are listed below with the corresponding salaries offered for the respective positions.

Job Position	Job Description	Average Annual Pay Scale in INR
Physical Education Teacher	Physical Education Teachers help children develop physical abilities and healthy habits that can prove useful in future years. Becoming a Physical Education Teacher generally requires completion of a Bachelor's degree program and State licensure. Internship experience is also usually required.	2,95,493
Associate Professor - Special Education	They teach both undergraduate and graduate classes, particularly in the area of literacy, such as advising students, serving on various university, college, committees, and other related assignments. They also serve on doctoral committees, grade comprehensive examinations, and perform other duties as assigned by the division chair/college dean.	4,67,000
Divisional Education Consultant	Education Consultants propose and devise most favorable educational techniques and technologies to classrooms across the country. Education Consultants work with schools and individual families to optimize the progress of students. The demand for motivated, passionate Education Consultants keeps growing in the increasingly competitive education sector.	6,60,500
Overseas Education Consultant	Overseas Education Consultants help candidates choose the most suitable countries for pursuing overseas education, based on their choice of stream/course of study. They also assist candidates in the selection of college, university, and provide them with brief reviews of merits and demerits of foreign colleges and universities. Considerations of alternatives in the event of failure to make it to prioritized options also counts amongst their roles.	4,55,286
Education Coordinator	Education Coordinators are responsible for planning and implementing educational curricula. They also develop academic programs for schools, educational activities, community services, etc.	2,61,669
Education Coordinator	An Educational Writer develop lesson plans, produces articles and textbooks for students of all ages, and prepares study material for online informational sites, including e-books and pamphlets. They determine the information most appropriate to the learners' knowledge base and convey that information in easy-to-understand language.	2,43,264

Eligibility Criteria

Aspirants seeking admission to 3 year Full-time BA Program should be passed in the Senior Secondary (+2) Examination (Academic Stream) conducted by the H.P Board of School Education or an examination accepted as equivalent thereto by the various bodies of the H.P. University.

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HPU: Students' Opinion

AI-Generated Summary based on Reviews

The course features a respectful and supportive relationship between faculty and students. The assessment structure includes a mid-test worth 15 marks and a final exam worth 70 marks, with exams being moderately challenging and a low pass rate. The college maintains a consistent fee structure, with the first-year fee at 2,684 and the second and third years each costing 2,344.

There are no extra lab fees, and fees are the same for all students, ensuring fairness. Scholarships are available through tests, and students who excel in certain subjects are recognized with trophies and cash prizes.

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