Major Universities & Institutes of Himachal Pradesh – GK MCQ

Himachal Pradesh is home to many well-known universities and institutes that play an important role in the state’s development — from top engineering and medical colleges to specialized agriculture and forestry universities. In government job exams, you’ll often find questions about where these institutes are located, what they are known for, or when they were established.

This section helps you remember all the key facts in a simple and easy-to-understand way.

Scroll down to check out the MCQs and test your knowledge. These practice questions will boost your confidence and get you ready for the static GK section.

Top Universities & Institutes in Himachal Pradesh:

  • Himachal Pradesh University (HPU), Shimla – Premier state university known for humanities and law
  • Dr. Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Solan – India’s first horticulture university
  • CSK Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur – Focused on agricultural education and research
  • NIT Hamirpur – National Institute of Technology for engineering & tech programs
  • IIT Mandi – Indian Institute of Technology offering world-class STEM education
  • Central University of Himachal Pradesh (CUHP), Dharamshala – A central government-funded institution
  • Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMC), Shimla – Leading medical education and research institute
  • AIIMS Bilaspur – Newly established AIIMS providing healthcare and medical education
  • IIT Una – Indian Institute of Information Technology focusing on emerging tech

Major Universities & Institutes Practice MCQ Question and Answer

1
The Institute of Food and Crafts is located in Shimla at:


2
National Academy of Audit and Accounts is located in:


3
H.P. Central Library located in Solan has been named after:


4
National Biological Laboratory is located at:


5
Forest Training School is located at:


6
Central Potato Research Institute is located in:


7
Gorkha Training Centre is located in district Solan at:


8
Which is the oldest university in Himachal Pradesh?


9
Himachal Pradesh University (HPU) was established in which year?


10
Dr. Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry is named after:


11
Which is the only Horticulture & Forestry University in India?


12
CSKHPKV Palampur is primarily focused on:


13
Which of the following is an ICAR-accredited institute in Himachal Pradesh?


14
NIT Hamirpur was declared an Institute of National Importance under which act?


15
Which Himachal-based institution ranked in NIRF Top 100 Universities in 2023?


16
Which central technical institute in HP is located along the banks of the Uhl River?


17
Which university has its permanent campus under construction at Dehra (HP)?


18
Jaypee University of Information Technology is located in:


19
Which private university in HP specializes in Biotechnology and Research?


20
Which university in HP was founded by a spiritual organization (Divine Light Mission)?


21
Which is the only women's university in Himachal Pradesh?


22
ICFAI University in HP is located in which district?


23
The Central University of Himachal Pradesh was established under which act?


24
Which institute in HP has MoUs with ISRO and DRDO?


25
Bahra University is located near which NH in HP?


26
Which Himachal-based university is known for high patent filings?


27
The Forest Research Institute under ICFRE located in Shimla is known as:


28
Which university in HP operates a Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK)?


29
Which institute in HP is best known for robotics and AI research?


30
Which HP university runs a dedicated School of Law & Governance?