The Motto of the University is “नेति-नेति, चरैवेति-चरैवेति” which means that one should make continuous and untiring efforts for progress and development. One should never stop in acquisition of wisdom and skills that one receives from any source and any means in the life.

The Central University of Himachal Pradesh is established with a Vision to be recognised as a ‘Research University’ with greater emphasis on creation of knowledge vis-à-vis revival of Indian Traditional Knowledge and Practices. The university is aimed at providing equitable and inclusive access to multidisciplinary higher education for all with a focus on quality, excellence and relevance. The university envisions its role in preparing future global citizens with strong commitment for human values by way of ensuring fairness, transparency and accountability in its academic and administrative affairs.

For realizing its Vision, the Central University of Himachal Pradesh has a well-defined mission:

• To design curriculum at par with global standards having components of latest developments in different study disciplines, industry and other development sectors.
• To undertake varied kinds of academic, co-curricular and community outreach activities for developing intellect, wisdom, skills, social values and overall harmonious personality development of the students.
• To encourage the faculty as well as students and provide them with necessary support for undertaking high quality research works in different academic disciplines with emphasis on research in Indian Traditional Knowledge System.
• To collaborate with different higher education institutions (HEIs) at national and global level for promoting research and providing quality education with emphasis on integration of modern ICT, use of innovative pedagogical strategies and active student participation in curriculum transaction process.
• To plan and design such implementation mechanism in academic activities, admission and examination procedures and other administrative works where well-defined responsibilities are to be completed in a time bound and fair manner.