Himachal Pradesh University

(A State Government University Accredited with 'A' grade by NAAC)
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About Hostels:
Himachal Pradesh University runs THIRTEEN Hostels - FOUR for boys and NINE for girls and provides accommodation to the boys and girls students. At present there are approx. 972 seats for girls and 567 for boys students are available in the Hostels. The students cannot claim admission to the hostels as a matter of right as admission to the hostel is restricted to intake capacity/vacancies available. However, all admissions in hostels are made in order of merit of the students prepared/forwarded by    the concerned department of various disciplines. Further, all Rights of Admission to the University Hostels are reserved with the Chief Warden.
The hostels administration are run by the Chief Warden, Additional Chief Warden and Warden(s).
The University provides the facilities of Mess, Internet connectivity through Wi-Fi and LAN, Common Room equipped with LED TV, current magazines, newspapers and Indoor games etc. to the resident boarders of all Hostels. A Dining Hall is maintained hygienically for boarders to enjoy their meals. Each hostel has a Warden and office staff who are responsible for its smooth functioning and to carry out routine activities. The Prefects are appointed by the Hostel Warden amongst the senior boarders to assist / smooth functioning of the administration of the Hostels. All the Warden alongwith different Committees maintain discipline, academic and peaceful atmosphere in the hostel.
All hostels are under CCTV surveillance 24x7. However, the security issues in all Hostels are the responsibility of Chief Security Officer. Inspite of this, the Hostel Maintenance is the responsibility of Executive Engineer (Const. and Maint.) of the University. 
The rules for resident students are available in Chapter XXVIII of the First Ordinances of the University.
Name of the Hostels and their Intake Capacity:

S. No.

Name of the Hostels

Intake Capacity
  •  
  1.  

Shrikhand Boys Hostel

  72
  1.  

Tagore Boys Hostel

133
  1.  

SBS Tribal Boys Hostel

204
  1.  

Dr. Y.S.Parmar Boys Hostel

158

Total

  1.  
 
  1.  

Vipasha Girls Hostel

71
  1.  

Iravati Girls Hostel

67
  1.  

Giriganga Girls Hostel

67
  1.  

Chanderbhaga Girls Hostel

78
  1.  

Gargi Girls Hostel

80
  1.  

RLB Girls Hostel

114
  1.  

Renuka Girls Hostel

152
  1.  

Saraswati Girls Hostel

154
  1.  

Vidyottama Girls Hostel

189

Total

  1.  
3.Facilities being provided in all Hostels :
  1. Hostel Mess :  The facilities of Hostel Messes are being provided to all the boarders of University Hostels.
  1. Common Room:  Common Room cum T.V. Room is available for the resident boarders in all Boys and Girls Hostels for co-curricular activities. Moreover, the facilities of Internet Connectivity, Wi-Fi and recreation of indoor games like Tennis, badminton, and many these are also provided to the boarders.
  1. Guest Room: The facility of guest room are available in all girls hostels except two girls’ hostels i.e. (i) Saraswati and (ii) Vidyottama in which boarders and their guests can visit during the day time.
  1. Newspapers and Magazines: Facility of two newspapers, one employment news & two competitive magazines are also provided to the resident boarders of each hostel of the University under the charge of Common Room Secretary.
  1. M.I. Room, Sick Room and Reading Room: Medical Inspection Rooms/Sick Room facilities are available in all the University Hostels for the boarders. However, these are not functional due to the non-availability of the staff. Reading room is also functional in Saraswati Girls Hostel. In case of any emergency, the facility of Ambulance is also provided by the University.
  1. Auditorium: An auditorium is also functional in the Girls Hostel Complex for organizing some seminars, annual cultural functions, sports activities and other type of miscellaneous competitive activities.
  1. Disabled Room and ramp facility : Rooms for Disabled boarders are also available in Vidyottama Girls Hostel with the facility of ramp.
  1. Gymnasium: Gymnasium in boys hostels’ campus & girls hostels auditorium are available alongwith the necessary equipments and sports items for the use of boarders.
  1. Canteen: Canteen facilities are available in the premises of boys and girls hostels.
  1. Parking: Parking facilities are available in boys and girls hostel complexes.
  1. Security: 24X7 all Hostels (Boys & Girls) are under CCTV surveillance.
  1. Outdoor Games: Badminton Court facility is available in seven girls’ hostel complex.
4.Contact Number & e-mail address :    

Designation

Telephone

Email

Chief Warden

0177-2830917

chiefwarden.hpu@gmail.com
Notification:

Rules for the Resident Students

Hostel Forms For Off-Line Purpose
Contact Numbers of Chief Warden and Wardens of Hostels:

Chief Warden:
Name and Designation: Prof. Roshan Lal Zinta,
Contact No: 9816108257 0177-2991087(R)
EPBAX: 594
Email : chiefwarden.hpu@gmail.com.

Additional Chief Warden for Girls Hostels:
Name and Designation : Dr. Deepali Dhaul, Associate Professor, Deptt of  English,

GIRLS HOSTELS
Hostel Warden Mobile No. Hostel landline no. E-mails
Vipasha Dr. Anjana Chauhan,  Asstt. Professor, Sociology, ICDEOL 9418091967 - -

Iravati

Dr. Madhu Dadhwal,Asstt.Professor, Deptt of Maths

9418040291/

8544764977

-

 

Giriganga

Dr. Anjali Verma,Asstt. Professor, Deptt. of History

8130333540

2830549

 

RLB

Dr. Prachi Vaid,Asstt. Professor, Deptt. Biotech.

7018307168/

9736771410

-

 

Renuka

Dr. Savitri,Asstt.Professor, Deptt. Biotech.

9418306308

2831340

 

Gargi

Dr. Sunita,Assistant Professor, Deptt of Hindi

7018621542

-

 

Chanderbhaga

Dr. Bhawna Sharma,  Associate Professor, Deptt of Pol. Science

8118859096/

9001540521

-

 

Vidyottama

Dr. Neelam Kumari, Assistant Professor,Deptt of Bio-Science

9418464515

2830849

 
Vidyottama

Dr. Meera Devi, Assistant Professor, Deptt. of Public Administration

 94186-98501 - -

Saraswati

Dr. Pallavi Bhardwaj, Assistant Professor, English, ICDEOL

8278842268

 

2831906

 

BOYS HOSTELS

Dr. Y.S. Parmar

Dr. Praveen Kumar Sharma,   Asstt. Professor (UIT)

8580675287

-

 

Shahid Bhagat Singh Tribal  

Sh. Sunny Kumar,Assistant Professor, Deptt. of History

9816584518

 

 

Tagore

Dr. Shamsher Rathaur,Asstt. Professor,  Deptt of Phy.Education

9418171539

-

 

Shrikhand

Dr. Dev Raj, Asstt. Professor,Sanskrit ,ICDEOL.

9418244727

-

 

 

 

Last Updated:28-05-2025