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Despite no permanent campus, CUHP shines in various fields

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It was in 2024 that the CUHP attained A+ grade from the NAAC, with a CGPA of 3.42, showcasing its academic and research excellence.
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The Central University of Himachal Pradesh (CUHP) has achieved many milestones despite no permanent campus for over 15 years since its establishment.

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Currently, the university is functioning from three locations — Dharamsala, Shahpur and Dehra. However, there is now a glimmer of hope as construction has commenced at Dehra, where the university is expected to have its own permanent premises.

It was in 2024 that the CUHP attained an impressive A+ grade from the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), with a CGPA of 3.42, showcasing its academic and research excellence. Furthermore, the institution has been steadily moving towards becoming a research-focused university by signing memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with many esteemed educational institutions, both nationally and internationally.

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It had 20 patents last year and nine more by December this year. The university is also actively involved in over 26 ongoing projects valued at more than Rs 5 crore. In 2024 alone, 78 PhD degrees had been awarded, underscoring the institution’s dedication to fostering advanced research.

Vice-Chancellor Sat Prakash Bansal highlighted the university’s accomplishments during an interaction with The Tribune, emphasised CUHP’’s growing global presence. A significant moment in this journey was the participation of an Indian delegation, led by the V-C himself, at the 15th session of the Indian Tourism and Hospitality Congress (ITHC) held from October 2 to October 6 at the University of Wolverhampton, England.

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Another achievement was the CUHP securing the first position in the Higher Education category at the Vibrant India Expo 2024. Additionally, an agreement with Indiana University of Pennsylvania is set to launch an MBA (International) joint degree programme and collaborative publications, enhancing academic opportunities for students.

The CUHP also successfully organised the All-India International Women’s Weightlifting Competition, showcasing its commitment to promoting sports and physical education. The Kathmandu Summit held between February 14 and 16, 2024, also cemented the university’s reputation as a hub of knowledge and innovation.

A significant event for the university was the grand seventh convocation ceremony held on May 6, 2024. President of India, Draupadi Murmu, graced the event as the chief guest and conferred PhD, MPhil, gold medals, postgraduate and graduate degrees on deserving students and researchers.

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