Best Arts colleges in Himachal Pradesh 2026
45 Arts colleges in Himachal Pradesh charge between ₹2,175 and ₹51.37 L in the first year, and IIT Mandi- Indian Institute of Technology - [IITM] is the highest rated of them. Every figure below is the college's own published number.
Arts colleges in Himachal Pradesh — at a glance
| Arts colleges | 45 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹2,175 – ₹51.37 L |
| Government / Private | 6 / 39 |
| NIRF-ranked | 8 of 45 |
| Highest package reported | ₹1.5 Cr |
| Top rated | IIT Mandi- Indian Institute of Technology - [IITM] |
Which arts college in Himachal Pradesh is best?
It depends what you are optimising for. Each pick below is the best in this list on that one measure.
Top 8 Arts colleges in Himachal Pradesh compared
Rating, ranking, fees and placement side by side.
| College | Rating | NIRF | Fees from | Highest package | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IIT Mandi Mandi | 10 | #100 | ₹7.47 L | — | Government |
| NIT Hamirpur Hamirpur | 9.8 | #97 | ₹8.49 L | — | Government |
| Maharaja Agrasen University Solan Solan | 9.3 | #151 | ₹1.54 L | — | Government |
| Eternal University Sirmaur Sirmaur | 9.3 | — | ₹1.65 L | ₹3 L | Government |
| Manav Bharti University Solan Solan | 9.2 | — | ₹90,000 | — | Government |
| Shoolini University Solan Solan | 8.9 | #101 | ₹11.06 L | ₹42 L | Private |
| MM University Solan Solan | 8.9 | #151 | ₹51.37 L | ₹30 L | Private |
| St Bede's College Shimla Shimla | 8.8 | — | ₹1.34 L | — | Private |
A dash means that college has not published the figure. Nothing here is estimated.
Top 25 Arts colleges in Himachal Pradesh
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IIT Mandi- Indian Institute of Technology - [IITM]
Mandi, Himachal Pradesh · Government · est. 2009
10.0 Fees from ₹7.47 L NIRF #100 60 courses -
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National Institute of Technology - [NIT]
Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh · Government · est. 1986
9.8 Fees from ₹8.49 L NIRF #97 66 courses -
3
Maharaja Agrasen University - [MAU]
Solan, Himachal Pradesh · Government · est. 2013
9.3 Fees from ₹1.54 L NIRF #151 82 courses -
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Eternal University - [EU]
Sirmaur, Himachal Pradesh · Government · est. 2008
9.3 Fees from ₹1.65 L Highest ₹3 L 74 courses -
5
Manav Bharti University - [MBU]
Solan, Himachal Pradesh · Government · est. 2009
9.2 Fees from ₹90,000 50 courses -
6
Shoolini University
Solan, Himachal Pradesh · Private · est. 2009
8.9 Fees from ₹11.06 L NIRF #101 Highest ₹42 L 153 courses -
7
Maharishi Markandeshwar - [MMU]
Solan, Himachal Pradesh · Private · est. 2010
8.9 Fees from ₹51.37 L NIRF #151 Highest ₹30 L 59 courses -
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Central University of Himachal Pradesh - [CUHP]
Kangra, Himachal Pradesh · Private · est. 2009
8.8 Fees from ₹81,400 Highest ₹8.5 L 125 courses -
10
Himachal Pradesh University - [HPU]
Shimla, Himachal Pradesh · Private · est. 1970
8.6 Fees from ₹3.33 L NIRF #151 202 courses -
11
APG Shimla University
Shimla, Himachal Pradesh · Private · est. 2012
8.4 Fees from ₹2.52 L Highest ₹25.7 L 69 courses -
12
Abhilashi University - [AU]
Mandi, Himachal Pradesh · Private · est. 2015
8.0 Fees from ₹26.25 L Highest ₹4 L 49 courses -
13
Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry - [YSPUHF]
Solan, Himachal Pradesh · Private · est. 1985
8.0 Fees from ₹2.44 L NIRF #20 43 courses -
14
International Centre For Distance Education And Open Learning, Himachal Pradesh University - [ICDEOL]
Shimla, Himachal Pradesh · Private · est. 1970
7.6 Fees from ₹50,320 31 courses -
15
Maharana Pratap Government College - [MPGC]
Una, Himachal Pradesh · Private · est. 1970
6.3 Fees from ₹2,175 8 courses -
16
Bahra University - [BU]
Solan, Himachal Pradesh · Private · est. 2011
5.6 Fees from ₹4.01 L Highest ₹1.25 Cr 93 courses -
17
Baddi University of Emerging Sciences and Technologies - [BUEST]
Baddi, Himachal Pradesh · Private · est. 2002
5.6 Fees from ₹3.32 L Highest ₹1.5 Cr 75 courses -
18
Jaypee University of Information Technology - [JUIT]
Solan, Himachal Pradesh · Private · est. 2002
5.6 Fees from ₹14.64 L NIRF #138 Highest ₹50 L 52 courses -
19
Swami Vivekanand Government College - [SVGCG]
Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh · Private · est. 1994
4.1 Fees from ₹6,322 16 courses -
20
Career Point University - [CPU]
Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh · Private · est. 2012
3.5 Fees from ₹4.48 L Highest ₹66 L 113 courses -
21
Government Post Graduate College
Chamba, Himachal Pradesh · Private · est. 1958
3.4 Fees from ₹4,323 16 courses -
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IEC University Baddi - [ICEU]
Solan, Himachal Pradesh · Private · est. 2012
2.8 Fees from ₹3.2 L 60 courses -
24
ICFAI University
Baddi, Himachal Pradesh · Private · est. 2011
2.0 Fees from ₹4.35 L Highest ₹10 L 52 courses -
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Baba Balak Nath Post Graduate College - [BBNPG]
Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh · Private · est. 1984
1.5 Fees from ₹8,085 5 courses
Showing 25 of 45. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 45 →How to choose between them
Start with the fee you can commit to. Across Himachal Pradesh the published first-year fee runs from ₹2,175 to ₹51.37 L, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Government or private. 6 of these are government-run and 39 are private. Government colleges are usually cheaper and admit on entrance rank; private colleges are more likely to have their own admission route.
Check the ranking applies to your course. 8 of these hold an NIRF rank, but NIRF is scored per category — a rank in one category says nothing about another.
Then read the placement tab, not the headline package. The highest package is one student; the percentage placed and the recruiters listed tell you far more.
Frequently asked questions
How many Arts colleges are there in Himachal Pradesh?
There are 45 Arts colleges listed in Himachal Pradesh on this page, of which 6 are government and 39 are private.
What is the fee for Arts colleges in Himachal Pradesh?
Published first-year fees range from ₹2,175 to ₹51.37 L. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Himachal Pradesh for Arts?
IIT Mandi- Indian Institute of Technology - [IITM] has the highest student rating among the Arts colleges listed here, in Mandi.
What is the highest package from Arts colleges in Himachal Pradesh?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹1.5 Cr. Packages vary by course and year.