Himalayan University
Himalayan University, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh,India is a non-profit university recognised by University Grant Commission under section of 2f of UGC act 1956. The university was established to develop and uplift the economy through higher education to raise the literacy rate that make up North Eastern part of India. The University is accredited and recognised by AICTE, PCI, BCI and RCI,CCRYN and is also a member of AIU, AIMA, CII and P.hD Chamber.
Second convocation
The second convocation of the Himalayan University here in Papum Pare district was held on Friday with Hon'ble Education Minister Shri Taba Tedir, Education Special Secretary Shri Santosh Rai, Capital SP Shri Tumme Amo, and PWD Capital Division EE A Shri Tana Nikam Tara in attendance. The ceremony was presided over by HU Vice-Chancellor, Dr HS Sharma.Reading out the university’s annual report, the VC informed that 1702 degrees in different streams at the UG and the PG levels would be awarded this year, in person and in absentia. “The Himalayan University is spread over 23 acres of land, with campuses in Chimpu and Jollang. The university started with 55 students in 2013-14, and is currently having more than 3500 students,” he said. Shri Taba Tedir awarded the gold medals to the toppers.
In his convocation address, the Hon'ble Education Minister highlighted the various schemes of the government, and said the present state government “is dedicated to enhance the standard of education, from the primary to the higher education level.” Shri Santosh Rai in his address advised the students to “focus on their target and work hard to achieve it.” Shri Tumme Amo spoke on the importance of discipline and health, and urged the students to refrain from using “abusive substances.”
First convocation
Himalayan University conducted its 1st Convocation on 22-Dec-2017 at its campus in Jullong, Itanagar. Around 410 alumni were entitled to award with degrees from different disciplines including arts, commerce, b.ed, science, library science, social work and many more. The occasion was graced by attending the programme by Swami Vishweshananda from RK Mission Hospital Secretary as chief guest and by Shri Ravinder Sathe from Rambhau Mhalgi Prabodhini as Guest of honor where they direct the students to do best in their career and not to forgot the learning taught by Himalayan University while implied in every phase of life and they also added few lines in their speech that students need to identify their potential and greets with best wishes for their future endeavor.Himalayan University Annual Sports Week 2017
Himalayan University had celebrated its Annual Sports Meet 2017 on 1-Dec-2017 to 4-Dec-2017 where Shri Tapir Gao, BJP President of Itanagar had visited the occasion as Chief Guest with Shri Tapuk Taku, Minister of Tax & Excise as Guest of Honor where they directed the students to study hard and to do best in their career and awarded the students with medals and trophies. Around 400 students participated in the games including Long Jump, High Jump, Football and Badminton. The main vision of conducting annual sports day is to invite the students and all faculty members to get introduce with each other through the mode of games and cultural activities.UGC-DEB Approved Himalayan University To Offer Distance Programmes
In order to provide easy access and quality educational resources to the students of Arunachal Pradesh, Distance Education Bureau of University Grant Commission has granted approval to Himalayan University for offering 5 programmes – BA, B.Com, MA, MA, M.Com through Distance Education mode for January 2020 session vide notification F. No. 1-11/2019 dated 30-12-2019. This is the first State Private University in the State of Arunachal Pradesh to be bestowed with the responsibility of reached the unreached and geographically challenged. This step should help integrate the North East Region with the mainland; one of the initiatives of the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India.Achievements
Title | Approval | Year |
Arunachal Pradesh Gazette | State Assembly Approval | 30 Sep 2012 |
UGC Act | UGC Act 1956 Approval | 3 May 2013 |
International Accreditation Organization Accreditation | IAO Candidacy Approval Letter | 30 July 2013 |
AIMA Accreditation | AIMA Approval Letter | 19 Dec 2013 |
PHD Chamber Of Commerce And Industry | PHD Approval Letter | 31 Dec. 2013 |
Assocham | Assocham Membership Certification | 21 Aug 2014 |
Confederation of Indian Industry | CII Membership Certification | 9 Feb 2015 |
Association of Indian Universities | AIU Membership Certification | 1 June 2015 |
National Skill Development Corporation | Himalayan University MoU with NSDC | 19 February 2016 |
The Logo and Trade Mark | HU logo gets registered under Logo and Trademark | 10 January 2017 |
Enrollment
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Academics
Himalayan University offers degree programs in all major disciplines including undergraduate and postgraduate education. Himalayan University has the following academic departments:- Faculty of Arts and Social Science - Specialization in History / Pol. Sc / Sociology / Education / English / Geography / Economics
- Faculty of Engineering & Technology - Specialization in Civil Engineering
- Faculty of Business Management and Administrative Studies
- Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology
- Faculty of Pharmacy - Specialization in Diploma in Pharmacy and Bachelor in Pharmacy
- Faculty of Medical Science & Para-Medical Technology
- Faculty of Library Sciences
- Faculty of Special Education - Specialization in Mental Retardation & Learning Disability
- Faculty of Journalism and Mass Communication
- Faculty of Law & Judicial Research
- Faculty of Fine Arts and Creative Education
- Faculty of Commerce
- Faculty of Science - Specialization in Botany / Agriculture / Zoology
- Faculty of Nursing - Himalayan University introduces faculty of nursing and paramedical sciences where students of Arunachal Pradesh and Assam can take admission to start with most rewarding career stream.
Awards
- Himalayan University has been awarded as Excellent Progressive University by Dr. Manpreet Singh Manna from AICTE in 12th World Education Summit 2018 Elets Awards held on 9 & 10 August 2018 at New Delhi.
- Dialogue India conducted its 4th Academic Conclave in IIT Delhi on 19th-May-2018 in association with IIT Delhi’s Design Department where Himalayan University, Itanagar has been awarded with Best Private University of North East in imparting quality higher education. The VC of Himalayan University Prof. S P Singh had received the award from Chief Guest Smt. Krishna Raj, Hon’ble Union State Minister, Govt of India along with Prof. V Ramgopal Rao, Director IIT Delhi and Dr. Anil D. Sahasrabudhe, Chairman AICTE.
- Himalayan University ranked 7th in top 10 emerging Universities in India and ranked 10th in top 10 high quality infrastructure Universities in India.
- Himalayan University won another magnificent to add to its unmatched caliber and international renown. Named as the "Outstanding Support for Career Researchers 2017 Award".
- Himalayan University of Itanagar won prestigious award of being University of the Year in East India during the grand ceremony of the 'National Education Excellence Award 2017', held on 21 January 2017 in Goa.
- Progressing fast with admirable pace, Himalayan University now won the award of being the “University of the Year –East” on 26 May 2016, granted by FRANCHISE INDIA.
- Himalayan University received the prestigious award of being a “Progressive Higher Education Institution Operating in the Private Space”, during the grand ceremony of the 'World Education Award 2016' held in Dubai from 7 to 8 February 2016, organized by Elets Technomedia.
- Himalayan University was awarded as "Leading University of the Year " under Brands Achiever Awards 2015; held on 10oct 2015, for pursued excellence in consumer satisfaction and signifies the appreciation of its target audience in respect of Quality Higher Education. Indian Cricket Legend "Ajay Jadeja" grace the occasion as Chief Guest.
- Himalayan University received the highly prestigious "National Education Excellence Award 2015" of ASSOCHAM on 18 April 2015, for being the Best University in Rural Area.
- Himalayan University has been awarded as "Best university of the year " in excellence in education under 4th Annual India Education Award 2014 by Franchise India.
- Himalayan University is winner of "Best Start Up University" by Digital Learning under World Education Summit 2014.
- Himalayan University has been awarded as Best University for "Innovation in Rural Education" by Indian Education Innovation Awards 2014.
- Himalayan University has been awarded with "e-Campus Award For Higher Education" under South Asia Education Summit Awards 2014.