Established by the ­­­Government of Himachal Pradesh in 2012, the Career Point University, Hamirpur provides courses in the field of Engineering and technology, Computer Application and IT, Basic and Applied Sciences, Business & Managements, Vocational and Legal Studies. CPU is UGC approved and has 16 departments and 10 research areas.

Admissions to courses are both merit and entrance based. Selections are also based on National/State level Entrance Test under the criteria fixed by HP Govt. 

The college has been awarded with various awards including Bharat Gaurav Award 2017 and Himachal Rattan Award. The University has about 1500 students and over 100 teaching or supporting staff at the college campus.

Career Point University, Hamirpur Highlights

Established | Institute Type 2012 | Government
Set by Government of Himachal Pradesh
Approved by AIU | BCI | PCI | UGC | NCTE
Entrance exam CAT/ MAT/ JEE Main/ HPTU Entrance exam
Courses offered UG, PG, Diploma and Ph.D
Application Mode Online and Offline
Admission Criteria Merit and Entrance Test
Top Recruiters Accenture, Aditya Birla Capital, ICICI Bank, Cognizant
Campus Area 30 Acres
Facilities Available Library, Hostel, Auditorium, Sports
Official Website CPU Hamirpur

Career Point University, Hamirpur Important Dates

Event Dates
UG
Release of CUET UG 2023 Application Form February 9, 2023
Last day for submission of CUET UG 2023 Application Form March 30, 2023
CUET UG 2023 Application Form Correction Window April 01 – April 03, 2023
Release of CUET UG 2023 Admit Card Second Week of May 2023
CUET UG 2023 Exam Date May 21 – 31, 2023
Reserved date: June 1 –7, 2023

Career Point University, Hamirpur Courses

The details for various courses offered by The Career point University are as follows:

Courses Details
B.Tech
  • Duration: 4 years
  • Specializations: Civil, Mechanical, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering
  • Eligibility: 10+2 (PCM) with 45% marks or equivalent
  • Selection Criteria: JEE Main/HPTU Entrance Exam
  • Seats Intake: 240
B.Com
  • Duration: 3 years
  • Eligibility: 10+2 with 45% aggregate marks
  • Selection Criteria: Merit based
  • Seats Intake: 60
BBA Hons.
  • Duration: 3 years
  • Eligibility: 10+2 with 45% aggregate marks 
  • Selection Criteria: Merit based
  • Seats Intake: 60
M.Tech
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Specializations: Civil, Mechanical, Computer Science Engineering
  • Eligibility: B.Tech. completion certificate with relevant subjects
  • Selection Criteria: National/State Level Entrance Test
  • Seats Intake: 54
M.Com
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Eligibility: Graduation or any other equivalent qualification
  • Selection Criteria: Merit based
  • Seats Intake: 30
MBA
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Specializations: Marketing, Banking, Finance, Agri Business, Hospitality, Human Resource Management
  • Eligibility: Graduation with 50% marks or equivalent
  • Seats Intake: 60 Seats
PGDM
  • Duration: 1 Year
  • Specializations: Business Management
  • Eligibility: Graduation in any discipline
  • Selection Criteria: Merit based
  • Seats Intake: 60 Seats

The institute also provides admissions to various other courses such as BCA, MCA, Ph.D etc.

Read More: CPU Courses & Fees

Career Point University, Hamirpur Admissions

The admission for various programs at Career Point University are both merit and entrance based.

  • Admissions to B.Tech courses are based on JEE Mains or HPTU Entrance exam whereas admissions to MBA are based on CAT/MAT scores.
  • Admissions to other UG courses such as BA, BBA, B.Sc etc are merit based.
  • Admissions to other PG courses such as MA, M.Com, MCA etc are merit based.

How to apply?

  1. Apply online by downloading the application form from the official university website and fill the necessary details.
  2. Pay the application fee online
  3. Send the completed application form with Demand draft of RS. 1000 In favour of Career Point University-Hamirpur payable to the admission office address as Career Point UniversityBhoranj (Tikker - Kharwarian),Hamirpur, [H.P] - 176041
  4. Application form can also be obtained from the City Office or from the Campus, by cash payment of RS. 1000.

Read More: CPU Admission

Career Point University, Hamirpur Placements

The college has a separate placement cell which ensures placement in all the fields of application. Utmost importance is given to the placement related activities to ensure that all successful students receive suitable placements. Mock interviews and soft skills training is provided before the formal placements. Some of the companies include Tech Mahindra, Axis Bank, Justdial, Johnson & Johnson.

Read More: CPU Placement

Career Point University, Hamirpur Scholarships 

The institute offers Scholarship and financial support to students based on their time of admission and other criteria as the scores obtained in entrance exams. For BCA, BBA, Diploma(HM) B.Com, B.Sc(IT), BSc, PGDCA, PGDBM, M.Com, MSc (Maths), LLM, MSc(IT), DCA, MA, BA. programs rebate in tuition fee is upto INR 4,000. For B.Tech, M. Tech, MBA, M.Sc (Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Microbiology, Pharmaceutical Chemistry), BA. , LLB, MCA, BHMCT, B.Pharm, D.Pharm, B.Sc Forestry, M.Sc Hotel Management, M.Sc Medicinal Microbiology, rebate in tuition fee is upto INR 7,000. For M.Tech and MBA students, scholarship is awarded on the basis of the percentage of marks in the Qualifying Exam. 

Read More: CPU Scholarships

Career Point University, Hamirpur Facilities 

The college has various facilities for both Academic and Non-academic activities. Some of them are: 

  • Theory Classrooms with AV systems.
  • Practical labs with fully equipped latest machines.
  • Computer Labs with more than 200 functional computers.
  • English Language Lab for basic and Advanced Communication courses through computerized learning suite.
  • Library provides a vast collection of Journals and reference books by Indian and International Authors.
  • Sports facilities for games like Cricket, volleyball, basketball, table tennis etc.
  • Multipurpose Auditorium for regular presentations, seminars, workshops, expert talks and other activities.

Read More: CPU Facilities

Career Point University, Hamirpur Faculty 

The Career Point University has a total of 111 teachers holding a valid degree of masters of Ph.D. In their domain as teaching staff under different departments and a total of 49 members as Non- teaching staff who look into different positions as Lab assistants, Library assistants and many more.

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Career Point University, Hamirpur FAQs

Ques. Does the Career Point University provide any Hostel facilities?

Ans. The college has separate rooms for boys and girls and provides all the facilities required such as mess, cafeteria, ATM, Gymnasium, Wifi access.

Ques. Do the students have to appear in any entrance exam for the admissions to Career Point University?

Ans. The admission to all the courses is on the basis of the filling up of the admission form and the scores obtained in 12th class for U.G. programs and the aggregate score In graduation for P.G. admissions hence no particular entrance exam is required however your score in a particular entrance exam like CAT may provide you some scholarship opportunities.

Ques. What are some key features of Career Point University?

Ans. The career point university has a campus over an area of 30 acres surrounded by lower Himalayas at Hamirpur district in the state of Himachal Pradesh, India. The campus is situated in a serene, pollution free and in less populated area. There is excellent access by buses and rail services available near the campus.

Ques. Does Career Point University encourage any extra-curricular activities?

Ans. The college has an active sports team in Football, Cricket, Table tennis, Chess, carrom etc. where the students can participate. The college also has Health clubs and other cells which provide recreational activities to students after their academic classes get over.

Ques. How are the research facilities at Career Point University?

Ans. The college believes that Research allows a student to pursue their interests, to learn something new, to develop problem-solving skills or find a solution to a particular area or field of study. Therefore, The Career Point University starts having the highest standards of research with eminent research faculty to match the best in the region.