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Shri Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu

Hon'ble Chief Minister
Himachal Pradesh

Shri Rohit Thakur

Hon'ble Education Minister
Himachal Pradesh

Shri Rakesh Kanwar

Secretary (Education),
Himachal Pradesh

director
Ms. Suneeta Singh

Director of Hr. Education
Himachal Pradesh

📢 Latest News
28 Jul NEW Annual Report of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 for the Financial Year 2025-26.
28 Jul NEW Notice regarding Compliance with the Directions/Order of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India in respect of Criminal Appeal No. 1425/2025 PM-YASASVI Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme for OBC/EBC/DNT Students
28 Jul NEW Notice regarding Compliance with the Directions/Order of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India in respect of Criminal Appeal No. 1425/2025 PM-YASASVI Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme for OBC/EBC/DNT Students
28 Jul NEW Regarding submission of leave application on prescribed format in time bound manner as per CCS (leave) rules 1972.
28 Jul NEW Notification Regarding Change in Nomenclature of Scheme/Sub-Head
28 Jul NEW Aadhar seeding of bank account to clear the pending cases under Post Matric and Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme for SC/ST/OBC Students.
28 Jul NEW Notice regarding Compliance with the Directions/Order of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India in respect of Criminal Appeal No. 1425/2025 Centrally Sponsored Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme for ST Students
28 Jul NEW Notice regarding Compliance with the Directions/Order of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India in respect of Criminal Appeal No. 1425/2025 Centrally Sponsored Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme for ST Students
28 Jul NEW Notice regarding Compliance with the Directions/Order of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India in respect of Criminal Appeal No. 1425/2025 concerning the Centrally Sponsored Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme for SC Students & Others
28 Jul NEW Notice in Compliance with the Directions/Order of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India in respect of Criminal Appeal No. 1425/2025 – Centrally Sponsored Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme for SC Students & Others
24 Jun Regarding Implementation and restructuring of Undergraduate Degree Programmes across various Govt. Colleges in the State
24 Jun Nominations for State Award.
24 Jun New Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Dr Ambedkar Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme for the economically backward classes students during the year 2015-16
24 Jun Operational Guidelines For National Scholarships Portal-For Institute Nodal Officer 9/8/2015 9:59:00 PM
24 Jun Operational Guidelines For National Scholarships Portal( Students )
24 Jun Regarding providing information of the Beneficiaries for the academic years 2008-09 2009-10 and 2010-11 under the NSIGSE
24 Jun Regarding Time Schedule of Post Matric Scholarship Scheme for the students belonging to Minority Community
24 Jun Regarding Merit List of General Category Students under Swami Vivekanand Utkrisht Chhatervriti Yojna for the Year 2013-14
24 Jun New Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Dr Ambedkar Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme for the economically backward classes students during the year 2015-16
24 Jun Regarding pay fixation cases for the grant of ACPS under
24 Jun Regarding Construction of Vocational Lav under NSQF
24 Jun Regarding Joining of New Vocational Trainers (New Vocational Schools)
24 Jun Regarding Internet connection in the school
24 Jun Deputation of New vocational Trainers (Security and Retail)for induction training programme under integrated RMSA
24 Jun Regarding implementation of Natoinal Skill Qualification Framework (NSQF)
24 Jun Deputation of New Vocational Trainers (Healthcare) for Induction Training Programme under integrated RMSA
24 Jun Regarding Enrollment of students in vocational subjects under NSQF
24 Jun Deputation of New Vocational Trainers (Automobile) for Induction Training Programme under integrated RMSA
24 Jun Implementation of Vocational Education Under NSQF
24 Jun Regarding Requirement of funds under SDRF fo the Financial Year 2017-18
28 Jul NEW Annual Report of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 for the Financial Year 2025-26.
28 Jul NEW Notice regarding Compliance with the Directions/Order of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India in respect of Criminal Appeal No. 1425/2025 PM-YASASVI Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme for OBC/EBC/DNT Students
28 Jul NEW Notice regarding Compliance with the Directions/Order of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India in respect of Criminal Appeal No. 1425/2025 PM-YASASVI Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme for OBC/EBC/DNT Students
28 Jul NEW Regarding submission of leave application on prescribed format in time bound manner as per CCS (leave) rules 1972.
28 Jul NEW Notification Regarding Change in Nomenclature of Scheme/Sub-Head
28 Jul NEW Aadhar seeding of bank account to clear the pending cases under Post Matric and Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme for SC/ST/OBC Students.
28 Jul NEW Notice regarding Compliance with the Directions/Order of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India in respect of Criminal Appeal No. 1425/2025 Centrally Sponsored Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme for ST Students
28 Jul NEW Notice regarding Compliance with the Directions/Order of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India in respect of Criminal Appeal No. 1425/2025 Centrally Sponsored Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme for ST Students
28 Jul NEW Notice regarding Compliance with the Directions/Order of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India in respect of Criminal Appeal No. 1425/2025 concerning the Centrally Sponsored Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme for SC Students & Others
28 Jul NEW Notice in Compliance with the Directions/Order of the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India in respect of Criminal Appeal No. 1425/2025 – Centrally Sponsored Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme for SC Students & Others
24 Jun Regarding Implementation and restructuring of Undergraduate Degree Programmes across various Govt. Colleges in the State
24 Jun Nominations for State Award.
24 Jun New Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Dr Ambedkar Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme for the economically backward classes students during the year 2015-16
24 Jun Operational Guidelines For National Scholarships Portal-For Institute Nodal Officer 9/8/2015 9:59:00 PM
24 Jun Operational Guidelines For National Scholarships Portal( Students )
24 Jun Regarding providing information of the Beneficiaries for the academic years 2008-09 2009-10 and 2010-11 under the NSIGSE
24 Jun Regarding Time Schedule of Post Matric Scholarship Scheme for the students belonging to Minority Community
24 Jun Regarding Merit List of General Category Students under Swami Vivekanand Utkrisht Chhatervriti Yojna for the Year 2013-14
24 Jun New Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Dr Ambedkar Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme for the economically backward classes students during the year 2015-16
24 Jun Regarding pay fixation cases for the grant of ACPS under
24 Jun Regarding Construction of Vocational Lav under NSQF
24 Jun Regarding Joining of New Vocational Trainers (New Vocational Schools)
24 Jun Regarding Internet connection in the school
24 Jun Deputation of New vocational Trainers (Security and Retail)for induction training programme under integrated RMSA
24 Jun Regarding implementation of Natoinal Skill Qualification Framework (NSQF)
24 Jun Deputation of New Vocational Trainers (Healthcare) for Induction Training Programme under integrated RMSA
24 Jun Regarding Enrollment of students in vocational subjects under NSQF
24 Jun Deputation of New Vocational Trainers (Automobile) for Induction Training Programme under integrated RMSA
24 Jun Implementation of Vocational Education Under NSQF
24 Jun Regarding Requirement of funds under SDRF fo the Financial Year 2017-18
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Education at a glance
🏛️ Colleges in Himachal Pradesh
141
Total Colleges
132
Govt. Degree Colleges
9
Sanskrit Colleges
1,12,201
Total Students Enrolled
34,740 Boys
58,542 Girls
18,919 PG / B.Voc / Self Financing

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28 Jul 2026 NEW
Annual Report of the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 for the Financial Year 2025-26.
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28 Jul 2026 NEW
Regarding submission of leave application on prescribed format in time bound manner as per CCS (leave) rules 1972.
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28 Jul 2026 NEW
Notification Regarding Change in Nomenclature of Scheme/Sub-Head
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24 Jun 2026
Nominations for State Award.
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24 Jun 2026
Regarding Implementation and restructuring of Undergraduate Degree Programmes across various Govt. Colleges in the State
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23 Jun 2026
Amendment in the Final Seniority List of r/o Clerks as on 31.12.2022
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23 Jun 2026
Uploading of academic records including mark sheets/grade sheets and coresponding credit data, pertaining to the Examination Year 2025 on the NAD/ABC platform -reg.
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23 Jun 2026
Regarding Instructios for the Teams conducting Inspections for the year 2026-27 thereof.
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23 Jun 2026
Regarding applying for state and Centrally Sposored Scholarship Schemes on National Scholarship Portal for thhe year 2026-27 instructions thereof.
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23 Jun 2026
Placement Order of Junior Assistants
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Department History

The Department of Higher Education has a rich legacy of growth and development. Here is a brief timeline of its significant milestones:

1948
The State Education Department was established, marking the beginning of organized education administration in the state.
1949
The department was headed by the Chief Education Officer, assisted by four District Inspectors of Schools and one Lady Supervisor.
1950
The post of Chief Education Officer was re-designated as Deputy Director of Education.
1950-51
The First Five-Year Plan was introduced, with a strong focus on improving the education sector.
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