CUET Central University of Himachal Pradesh Eligibility Criteria

The main objective of the Central University of Himachal Pradesh, one of the leading universities in India to pursue undergraduate programs, is to make special provisions for integrated courses in humanities, social sciences, sciences, and technology in its educational programs.

The university offers various UG courses such as B.A. Sanskrit (Honour’s), B.Sc. Physics (Honour’s), BFA Fine Arts, etc.

The admissions to all these courses are solely based on your performance in the Common Universities Entrance Test (CUET) 2025 from the academic year 2025. 

Those interested in applying for the UG programs at the university must understand the required criteria, qualifications, and minimum marks for a particular program.

This page explains the CUET Himachal Pradesh University Eligibility Criteria for the Central University of Himachal Pradesh (CUHP). (CUHP is a different institution from Himachal Pradesh University (HPU), Shimla.)

Admissions to CUHP UG programmes through CUET depend on:

• Programme-wise eligibility (Class 12 qualification + minimum marks), and
• Choosing the correct CUET subject combination required for your programme.

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Central University of Himachal Pradesh Eligibility Criteria after CUET 2025

As said above, appearing for the NTA CUET Exam 2025 is the only channel for entering the Central University of Himachal Pradesh (CUHP).

The eligibility criteria vary for each program, and hence, it is essential to know the required standards for the particular course you are applying for at the university.

• You must have passed Class 12 / equivalent from a recognised board (programme-wise conditions apply).
• Most CUHP UG programmes require a minimum 50% in the qualifying exam (as per the programme details below).
• The eligibility criteria can vary by programme, so always confirm requirements before finalizing your CUET subjects.
• NTA is not responsible if a candidate selects the wrong subjects/programme requirements.

Go through the required criteria for different undergraduate programs from the post below.

CUHP Programme-wise Eligibility Criteria

Here’s a quick course-wise view of CUET Central University of Himachal Pradesh (CUHP) eligibility. This helps you compare programmes at a glance before reading the detailed criteria below.

Programme	Minimum Qualification	Minimum Marks (Qualifying Exam)
B.A Sanskrit (Honour’s) / Shastri (BA)	Class 12 / equivalent	50% or equivalent grade
B.Sc. Physics (Honour’s)	Class 12 (Science stream) / equivalent	50% or equivalent grade
BFA (Sculpture) / BFA (Painting)	Class 12 / equivalent	50% or equivalent grade

CUET Central University of Himachal Pradesh Eligibility Criteria 2025 for B.A Sanskrit (Honour’s)/Shastri (BA)

Generally, the eligibility criteria are categorized under two parameters: educational qualification and minimum qualifying marks.

You must satisfy the below criteria to be eligible for the admission process at the Central University of Himachal Pradesh (CUHP).

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• You must have completed class 12 or PrakShastri Part- II or Visharad examination from a recognized school board or an equivalent examination by the authorized board at the state/national level.
• You will be given 10% weightage in the composite score limited to the prescribed maximum marks if you have passed PrakShastri Part II or Visharad examination.
• Also, you must have obtained at least 50% marks or an equivalent grade in the qualifying exam.

CUET Central University of Himachal Pradesh Eligibility Criteria 2025 for B.Sc. Physics (Honour’s)

Before proceeding with the CUET Application Form 2025, you must check whether you have satisfied the eligibility criteria or not.

• You must have passed 10+2 from any science stream from a recognized school board or an equivalent examination by the authorized board at the state/national level.
• You must have scored a minimum of  50% marks or an equivalent grade in class 12 or the qualifying examination.

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CUET Central University of Himachal Pradesh Eligibility Criteria 2025 for BFA (Sculpture)/BFA (Painting)

If you aim for the Central University of Himachal Pradesh (CUHP) for BFA (Sculpture)/BFA (Painting) program, you must satisfy the criteria mentioned below.

• You must have completed class 12 in any science stream from a recognized school board or an equivalent examination by the authorized board at the state/national level.
• Also, you must have secured 50% marks or an equivalent grade in the qualifying examination.

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