CAREER POINT UNIVERSITY, HAMIRPUR

What CAREER POINT UNIVERSITY, HAMIRPUR does

Career Point University, Hamirpur (CPUH) is a private university established in 2014 by the Career Point Group — a diversified education group headquartered in Kota, Rajasthan, with origins in JEE/NEET coaching. The university operates from its main campus in Bhoranj (Tikker–Kharwarian), Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh, and offers 100+ academic programs across 13 departments organized into five schools: Engineering and Technology, Management & Liberal Arts, Basic & Applied Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Legal Studies & Governance. Programs span Diploma, PG Diploma, Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Integrated (dual-degree), and Doctoral levels, with annual tuition in the Rs 33,000–Rs 52,000 range disclosed for select programs and merit-based scholarships up to 90%.

The university's technology stack includes the AI-proctored CPUEST entrance examination (offered online via desktop/laptop with camera monitoring and offline at a Kota test center), a web-based University Management System (UMS), a Coursera partnership for global content access, and a dedicated Data Science & Artificial Intelligence research center. Operations are supported by a 250+ research scholar community with multiple patents filed, a Government of India-backed Advanced Yoga Centre in partnership with MDNIY, and an MSME Business Incubator under the Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister's Scheme.

CPUH's go-to-market is direct-to-consumer: students apply through the online admission portal (admission.cpuh.in) or enroll on campus, with digital marketing, SEO, education fairs, and alumni referrals driving acquisition. Revenue is generated primarily from tuition and academic fees (subscription/recurring model), supplemented by entrance exam fees (Rs 1,000 per CPUEST application) and indirect revenue from placement-driven reputation effects. The Training & Placement Cell facilitates campus recruitment by 350+ companies annually — including TCS, HDFC, Tech Mahindra, Xerox, and Mankind — with a highest package of Rs 1.5 crore and average package of Rs 6 LPA cited. The institution holds UGC approval, AIU membership, PCI approval, Bar Council of India recognition, and NAAC accreditation.

Name

CAREER POINT UNIVERSITY, HAMIRPUR

Legal name

Career Point University

Website

https://cpuh.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Career Point University, Hamirpur is a private Indian university (established 2014) offering 100+ undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, diploma, and integrated programs across five schools, serving Indian students seeking affordable higher education with placement support from 350+ recruiting companies.

Ownership category

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Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Doctoral Research Universities (Multi-Disciplinary) (EDAHABAA)

Keywords

• Higher education
• University programs
• Campus placement
• Engineering education
• Professional degrees

Headquarters

HQ city

Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: Revenue is primarily generated from tuition fees charged across undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and doctoral programs. Fee structures vary by program level and specialization, with annual fees ranging from approximately Rs 33,000 (e.g., B.Sc Yoga Science) to Rs 52,000 (e.g., B.Sc Microbiology Honours).
2. Entrance Examination Fees: Application fee of Rs 1,000 for the CPUEST entrance test, charged to candidates appearing for B.Tech admissions.
3. Placement and Training Services: Revenue indirectly derived through campus recruitment drives bringing companies to campus, with hiring volume supporting alumni outcomes and university reputation that drives future enrollments.
4. Scholarships and Financial Aid: Merit-based scholarships up to 90% of tuition fees awarded based on CPUEST performance and past academic record, with higher scholarships reducing net tuition revenue but attracting higher-achieving students.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Career Point University, Hamirpur is a private university offering undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, diploma, integrated, and PG diploma programs across five academic schools: Engineering & Technology, Management & Liberal Arts, Basic & Applied Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Legal Studies & Governance. The institution delivers more than 100 programs across 13 departments, with a focus on industry-aligned curriculum, campus placement support, research activities, and entrance-based scholarships.

Product overview

Career Point University, Hamirpur is a private university offering a comprehensive portfolio of academic programs across undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral, diploma, integrated, and PG diploma levels. The university operates through five schools: School of Engineering and Technology, School of Management & Liberal Arts, School of Basic & Applied Sciences, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, and School of Legal Studies & Governance. Beyond academics, the institution provides Training & Placement services connecting students with over 350 companies, a Startup Incubator under the CM's H.P. scheme, and an AI-proctored entrance examination system (CPU-EST). The academic structure follows NEP 2020 guidelines with research-oriented programs and multiple specialized research centers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Undergraduate Programs Bachelor's degree programs including B.Tech (CSE, AI & Data Science, Civil Engineering), BCA, BBA, B.Com, B.Pharmacy (Allopathy/Ayurveda), B.Sc (multiple specializations), BA, BA+LLB, LLB, BHMCT (Hotel Management), and Yoga Science for students who have completed 10+2.
• Postgraduate Programs Master's degree programs including M.Tech (CSE, Civil Engineering), MCA, MBA, M.Com, M.Pharmacy, M.Sc (multiple sciences), MA (multiple subjects), LLM, M.Sc Yoga Science, and M.Sc Hotel Management for graduates seeking specialization.
• Doctoral Programs Ph.D. research programs across multiple academic disciplines supported by the Directorate of Research and Development with 250+ research scholars and multiple patents filed.
• Diploma Programs Diploma courses including Diploma in Computer Application (DCA), Diploma in Food Production, D.Pharmacy (Allopathy/Ayurveda), Diploma in Yoga, and Diploma in Bakery & Confectionery for vocational skill development.
• Integrated Programs Dual degree integrated programs combining undergraduate and postgraduate levels including BCA+MCA, BBA+MBA, and BA+LLB; the first Himachal Pradesh university to offer dual degree programs.
• PG Diploma Programs Postgraduate diploma offerings including PGDCA (PG Diploma in Computer Application) and PG Diploma in Yoga for specialized certifications.
• Training & Placement Services Campus placement services connecting students with 350+ recruiting companies annually, providing career counseling, interview preparation, soft skills training via PRAGTI program, and industry partnerships; highest package Rs 1.5 crore and average Rs 6 LPA.
• Research & Development Directorate of Research and Development supporting faculty and student research across disciplines with specialized centers including E-Herbarium, Data Science & AI, Green Energy Research, Nano-Science and Technology, Indigenous Food System & Public Health, and CPU-PSI Centre for Traditional Medicine & Yoga.
• CPU-EST Entrance Examination
• Startup Incubator (Pioneer Incubator & MSME)

Quantifiable outcome

• Highest placement package of Rs 1.5 crore offered to a CPUH alumnus
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• IIT MadrasflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Career Point University Hamirpur signed an MoU with Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras to join hands for next-gen learning. CPUH also became an official partner of IIT Madras, enabling students to enroll in the IIT Madras Diploma in Programming & Data Science. The partnership includes academic collaboration for innovation and learning excellence.
• IIIT Himachal PradeshcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026CPU signed MoU with Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Himachal Pradesh for academic collaboration and research partnerships.
• CDAC MohaliminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2025Faculty members of the CSE department visited CDAC Mohali to gather feedback from students undergoing industrial training through Himachal Pradesh Kaushal Vikas Nigam, bridging academia-industry gap.
• Alps CommunicationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2025Alps Communication partnered with CPUH for campus placement drives, recruiting B.Tech and BCA students for communication industry roles.
• Thakur Ramsingh Itihaas Sodh Sansthan (TRISS), Neri, Hamirpur, H.P.minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2025Career Point University signed an MoU with Thakur Ramsingh Itihaas Sodh Sansthan (TRISS) to foster academic collaboration and promote research in Humanities, History, Culture, Science, and Technology.
• MS Swaminathan Research FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2025National Conference on Youth Agripreneurship and Startups organized in collaboration with MS Swaminathan Research Foundation for agricultural innovation.
• Swami Vivekanand CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2025CPU joined hands with Swami Vivekanand College in a step toward advancing academic excellence and social impact, with formal MeMU signing for holistic education initiative.
• COE SanjauliminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2025Career Point University and COE Sanjauli joined hands for research and innovation collaboration, strengthening the academia-innovation ecosystem.
• Honeywell and ICT AcademyminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 March 2025Honeywell and ICT Academy partnered to empower CSE students at CPUH with Salesforce CRM training, industry insights, and professional certifications for a digital future.
• MSME Business IncubatorcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024CPU hosts an MSME Business Incubator under the Chief Minister's Scheme of Himachal Pradesh, supporting student and alumni startups with mentorship, funding access, and infrastructure. The incubator has been recognized by the HP government for outstanding contribution to the startup ecosystem.
• Pioneer IncubatorcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024CPU's own startup incubator (Pioneer Incubator) supports student entrepreneurs in transforming ideas into viable products and services, in collaboration with Technov8Hub initiative.
• Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2022CPUH signed an MoU with Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY), the only Yoga institute under Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India. This partnership supports the Advanced Yoga Centre at CPUH with government of India backing.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/career-point-university-hamirpur

Compliance5 records

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Profiles5 records

Funding overview

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