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