Arni University is a private University located in Kangra city of Himachal Pradesh. Arni University has been ranked by EduRank 10 out of the 25 best universities in Himachal Pradesh. It has also been approved by the University Grants Commission and is recognized by the Himachal Pradesh State Government.

It offers a variety of courses for candidates to choose, the popular ones being engineering (offering a total of 6 specializations), business administration arts & humanities etc. The admission for B.Tech/ BBA/ Arts & Humanities programs are done through entrance exams conducted by the Himachal Pradesh Technical University known as the HPCET. In addition to this, admissions are also offered on the basis of high qualifying scores in JEE Main and GATE.

It provides various placement opportunities and scholarships to students. Arni University has a tie-up with big companies such as Nestle, Reliance, Bajaj, Hero, CeaseFire, etc

Arni University Quick Facts

  • Arni University is popularly known for being one of the first universities to compose an IQAC (Internal Quality Assurance Committee).
  • Arni University provides scholarships for students who fall below the poverty line, who are financially challenged and also students belonging to the SC/ST category. In order to avail the scholarships, students must have secured a score of 90% and above in the class 12th examination.
  • The University is enrolled with 1200+ students and 79+ faculties.
  • Arni University has collaboration with Campus world, Media & Entertainment Skills Council, Aspire, and CGPA.
  • The university has recently launched a Green Campus Policy, which involves formulating a green campus committee. This policy promotes using conventional sources of energy, eco-friendly supplies and employing recycling methods.

Arni University Rankings

Arni University, Himachal Pradesh, Kangra Rankings-

  • Ranked 10 out of 25 best universities in Himachal Pradesh by EduRank;
  • Ranked 521 out of 876 universities for overall development in India by EduRank;
  • Ranked 3309 out of 5830 universities for Management in Asia by EduRank;
  • Ranked 8464 out of 14,131 universities globally (pertaining to universal educational standards) by EduRank.

Arni University Courses and Fees

Course Program Details Basis of Selection
B.Tech
  • Specialization- Civil, Electronics & Communication, Computer Science, Electrical and Electronics, Mechanical, Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, AI & Robotics
  • Duration- 4 years
  • Total Fees - INR 53,025
  • Eligibility- 55% in 10+2 in PCM or 45% in 10+2 (PCM/PCB)
 JEE Main/ HPCET
BBA
  • Specializations- General, Aviation, Travel & Tourism, Hospital Administration
  • Duration- 3 years
  • Total Fees- INR 23861
  • Eligibility- 45% in 10+2 in any stream from a recognized board.
 Merit-based
BCA
  • Duration- 3 years
  • Total Fees – INR 22,725
  • Eligibility- 10+2 with at least 45% in any stream from a recognized board.
BHMCT
  • Duration- 4 years
  • Total Fees – INR 39,516
  • Eligibility- 45% marks in 10+2 in any stream
B.Sc
  • Specialization- Agriculture, Horticulture, Medical, Medical Microbiology, Non Medical
  • Duration- 3-4 years
  • Fees – INR 13,256 – 30,300
  • Eligibility- 10+2 with at least 45% in PCM/PCB from a recognized board.
B.A.
  • Duration- 3 years
  • Total Fees – INR 10,605
  • Eligibility- 45% marks in 10+2
B.Com
  • Duration- 3 years
  • Total Fees – INR 12,625
  • Eligibility- 45% in 10+2 in any stream from a recognized board.
B.Pharm
  • Duration: 4 years
  • Fees: INR 55,550
  • Eligibility: 10+2 in PCM/PCB/PCMB with 50% marks
BJMC
  • Duration: 3 years
  • Fees: INR 23,861
  • Eligibility: 10+2 with 45% marks
BFD (Fashion Design)
  • Duration: 4 years
  • Fees: INR 20,200
  • Eligibility: pass in 10+2 from recognized board
MCA
  • Duration- 3 years
  • Total Fees – INR 42,925
  • Eligibility- Bachelor’s degree with 50% marks and Math at 10+2 level or graduation level
 HPCET
M.Tech
  • Specialization- Civil, Computer Science, Mechanical, Electrical & Electronics
  • Duration-2 years
  • Total Fees – INR 42,925
  • Eligibility- BE/B.Tech in relevant discipline with 60% marks Or BE/B.Tech with 50% 
 GATE/ HPCET
MA
  • Specializations: English, Economics, Education, Psychology
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Fees: INR 13,256
  • Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline with 50% aggregate
 Merit-based
MBA
  • Specializations: Marketing, Finance, HR, International Business, IT, Retail Management, Rural Management, Tourism Management
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Fees: INR 52,500
  • Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree with 60% marks or Bachelor’s degree with 50% marks 
 CAT/ CMAT/ HPCET
M.Sc.
  • Specializations: Botany, Zoology, Medical Microbiology, Pharma. Chemical, Math, Physics, Chemistry, Applied Chemistry,
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Fees: INR 31,815
  • Eligibility: B.Sc in relevant discipline with 50% marks
 Merit-based
M.Com
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Fees: INR 15,907
  • Eligibility: B.Com/ BBA with 45% marks
MHA
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Fees: INR 45,450
  • Eligibility: BHA with 45% marks
MJMC
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Fees: INR 25,250
  • Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree with 45% marks
D.Pharma
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Fees: INR42,925
  • Eligibility:  10+2 in PCM/PCB from recognized board
Diploma
  • Specializations: Civil, Mechanical, CSE, Hardware Eng., GST, House Wiring, Beauty Culture, Hair & Skin care, Cabin Crew Training, Fire Technology & Industrial Safety management, Food Production, Bakery & Confectionary, Digital Marketing & E-commerce, Nursery Teacher Training, Rural Health Care, Food & Beverage Services, Front Office Operations
  • Duration: 1-3 years
  • Fees: INR 12,625-21-462
  • Eligibility: 10+2 from recognized board
M.Phil
  • Specializations: Zoology, Botany, Physics, Chemistry, Math, Management, Commerce, English, Computer Application
  • Duration: 1 year
  • Fees: INR 45,450
  • Eligibility: Masters in the relevant discipline with 55% marks
 UGC NET/ CSIR NET
Ph.D.
  • Specialization- Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Botany, Zoology, Computer applications, Computer Science and Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, Commerce, Management.
  • Duration- 3-5 years
  • Total Fees - INR 80,800
  • Eligibility- Masters in the relevant discipline with 55% marks
 UGC NET/ CSIR NET

Note: Fees mentioned is a semester fee.

Arni University Admission 2022

Arni University admissions 2023 applications will soon be announced on their official website. It provides various UG, PG, and Diploma as well as M.Phil/Ph.D. courses in various fields. HPCET 2022 Exam was conducted on the 10th July which secured admissions to most of the well-known programs offered by Arni University.

How to apply?

The application form should be complete in all respects and all original certificates must be produced at the time of admission.

  • The candidate is required to visit the official website of Arni University and click on the tab reading ‘admission form’- https://arni.in/Admission/AdmissionForm ;
  • Following which, the candidate is required to fill in their personal information such as name, date of birth, father’s name etc.
  • In addition to this, the candidate is required to fill in their contact information such as address, mobile number and email ID.
  • Preceding that, the candidate is required to fill in their educational qualification which includes details regarding the year of completing 10+2/ graduation, details regarding the percentage of marks scored school/university the candidate studied in / details regarding the board of education etc.
  • The candidate must submit the application forms to the college, in their respective offices.

Other details:

  1. The application form can be purchased by paying a nominal fee;
  2. The application form must be duly filled in with all required details and submitted at the office;
  3. All the shortlisted applicants will be called for an interview.

Arni University Placement

A very active “Career Guidance/Placement Cell” exists in Arni University which has its permanent representative posted in all the major cities. The placement cell aims to create a bridge between the university and the corporate world in order to provide all its students with a suitable platform to explore and make their career calls. The Placement Cell also regularly conducts training and development sessions based on their interaction with the industries.

Some of the top recruiters who visit the campus during placement season are:

Nestle Reliance Times of India ICICI Prudential Asian Paints
Ford Tommy Hilfiger Bajaj HERO Luminous
Jaipuria Industries NJ Invest India India Mart Sansui Electronics Cadbury
Cipla Gillette Ranbaxy Unicon Ceasefire Industries

Arni University Scholarship

Arni University offers the following scholarships to the eligible applicants:

Scholarship 1: This is the category scholarship for all states and only applicable to for the B.Tech./ B.Tech. Lateral/ MCA/ MBA/ BHMCT/ MCA Lateral students.

  • The students belonging to the defense police/ navy/ airforce/ paramilitary/ ex-serviceman category will have a 25% tuition fee waiver in 1st semester only.
  • All girls will get a 40% tuition fee waiver in 1st semester only.
  • The students belonging to Border Area/ Kashmiri Migrants/ Ladhakhi/ RBA areas will get 25% tuition fee waiver in the 1st semester only.
  • Candidates having a sports background (National/State/District Level) will be getting a 25% tuition fee waiver in 1st semester only.
  • The wards of the principal/ faculty will get a 25% tuition fee waiver in 1st semester only.

Scholarship 2: This scholarship is given for the complete duration of the course for all states and for all courses:

  • In case, the university admits siblings in the same program or different programs- (concession will be provided to one of the siblings till the time both are studying in the university). A 25% tuition fee waiver in all semesters.
  • The students belonging to OBC/BC categories provided income certificate is less than 1 lakh will get a 35% tuition fee waiver in all semesters.
  • The students whose both parents have expired will get a 40% tuition fee waiver in all semesters;
  • The student whose father has expired will get a 35% tuition fee waiver in all semesters.

Scholarship 3: This is the Shri Murli Dhar Kanda Scholarship for needy students.

  • The students of MA/Mcom/BA/BSC/M.Tech(CSE/Mech/EEE) will get a 20% tuition fee waiver in the first semester only.
  • The students of B.Tech/MCA/MBA/BHMCT/Btech Lateral/MCA Lateral will get a 25% tuition fee waiver in the first semester only.
  • The students of BCA/BBA/All MSC/B.Com/M.Tech Civil will get a 15% tuition fee waiver in the first semester only.

Scholarship 4: This scholarship is intended for needy and meritorious students.

  • The university provides scholarships worth INR 3 crores for needy and meritorious students.

Scholarship 5: This University also provides a post-matric scholarship scheme for SC/ST students of Punjab and Himachal Pradesh pertaining to the central government rules.

Arni University FAQs

Ques. Is Arni University UGC and AICTE approved?

Ans. Yes, Arni University has been approved by the University Grants Commission. However, it is not approved by the AICTE.

Ques. What are the facilities provided by Arni University?

Ans.

  • Arni University provides soft skill & aptitude training by industry experts and corporate trainers who help in polishing the skills learnt by the students in the duration of their university life.
  • Excellent linkage with industry, national associations and other well-known organizations like CII, CSI, ASSOCHAM
  • Excellence in placements and quality year after year.
  • Provides assistance through career counseling, pre-placement training and value-added courses.
  • Other basic facilities are also available such as library, Cafeteria, Hostel, Transport, Banking, etc

Ques. Is Arni University AICTE approved?

Ans. No, Arni University is not approved by AICTE. It is a private University which is recognized by UGC.

Ques. When was Arni University Established?

Ans. Arni University was established by K D Education trust in the year 2009.