Best colleges in Himachal Pradesh 2026
170 colleges in Himachal Pradesh charge between ₹1,600 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.
Colleges in Himachal Pradesh — at a glance
| Colleges listed | 170 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹1,600 – ₹51.37 L |
| Government / Private | 28 / 142 |
| NIRF-ranked | 14 of 170 |
| Highest package reported | ₹1.5 Cr |
| Top rated | IIT Mandi- Indian Institute of Technology - [IITM] |
Which 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 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 |
| AIIMS Bilaspur Bilaspur | 9.9 | — | ₹7,740 | — | Government |
| IIM Sirmaur Sirmaur | 9.9 | #51 | ₹20.3 L | ₹64.12 L | Government |
| NIT Hamirpur Hamirpur | 9.8 | #97 | ₹8.49 L | — | Government |
| IGMC Shimla Shimla | 9.8 | — | ₹66,250 | — | Government |
| School of Management, IIT Mandi Mandi | 9.8 | — | ₹18.77 L | ₹47 L | Government |
| SIHM Dharmashala Kangra | 9.8 | — | ₹61,200 | — | Government |
| IIIT Una Una | 9.8 | — | ₹10.85 L | ₹30 L | Government |
A dash means that college has not published the figure. Nothing here is estimated.
Top 25 colleges in Himachal Pradesh
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1
IIT Mandi- Indian Institute of Technology - [IITM]
Mandi, Himachal Pradesh · Government · est. 2009
10.0 Fees from ₹7.47 L NIRF #100 60 courses -
2
All India Institute of Medical Sciences - [AIIMS]
Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh · Government · est. 2017
9.9 Fees from ₹7,740 27 courses -
3
IIM Sirmaur
Sirmaur, Himachal Pradesh · Government · est. 2015
9.9 Fees from ₹20.3 L NIRF #51 Highest ₹64.12 L 15 courses -
4
National Institute of Technology - [NIT]
Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh · Government · est. 1986
9.8 Fees from ₹8.49 L NIRF #97 66 courses -
5
Indira Gandhi Medical College - [IGMC]
Shimla, Himachal Pradesh · Government · est. 1966
9.8 Fees from ₹66,250 49 courses -
6
School of Management - IIT Mandi - [SOMIIT]
Mandi, Himachal Pradesh · Government · est. 2016
9.8 Fees from ₹18.77 L Highest ₹47 L 4 courses -
7
State Institute Of Hotel management - [SIHM], Dharmashala
Kangra, Himachal Pradesh · Government · est. 2009
9.8 Fees from ₹61,200 6 courses -
8
Indian Institute of Information Technology - [IIIT]
Una, Himachal Pradesh · Government · est. 2015
9.8 Fees from ₹10.85 L Highest ₹30 L 16 courses -
9
Himachal Pradesh National Law University - [HPNLU]
Shimla, Himachal Pradesh · Government · est. 2016
9.8 Fees from ₹14.95 L NIRF #34 10 courses -
10
Dr Rajendra Prasad Government Medical College - [RPGMC]
Kangra, Himachal Pradesh · Government · est. 1958
9.7 Fees from ₹2.6 L 21 courses -
11
Himachal Dental College - [HDC]
Mandi, Himachal Pradesh · Government · est. 1994
9.7 Fees from ₹7.76 L 6 courses -
12
Bhojia Dental College and Hospital
Baddi, Himachal Pradesh · Government · est. 1997
9.6 Fees from ₹12.75 L 9 courses -
13
Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Government Medical College & Hospital - [SLBS MC]
Mandi, Himachal Pradesh · Government · est. 2009
9.6 Fees from ₹1.8 L 9 courses -
14
Himachal Institute of Dental Sciences - [HIDS]
Sirmaur, Himachal Pradesh · Government · est. 2003
9.6 Fees from ₹5.84 L 10 courses -
15
Dr. Y. S. Parmar Medical College Nahan
Sirmaur, Himachal Pradesh · Government · est. 2016
9.5 Fees from ₹2.6 L 2 courses -
16
Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru Government Medical College and Hospital - [GMCH]
Chamba, Himachal Pradesh · Government · est. 2016
9.5 Fees from ₹2.2 L 3 courses -
17
Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Shoolini University
Solan, Himachal Pradesh · Government
9.5 Fees from ₹4.56 L Highest ₹42 L 32 courses -
18
Dr. Radhakrishnan Govt. Medical College
Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh · Government · est. 2018
9.5 Fees from ₹2.2 L 6 courses -
19
Maharaja Agrasen University - [MAU]
Solan, Himachal Pradesh · Government · est. 2013
9.3 Fees from ₹1.54 L NIRF #151 82 courses -
20
Eternal University - [EU]
Sirmaur, Himachal Pradesh · Government · est. 2008
9.3 Fees from ₹1.65 L Highest ₹3 L 74 courses -
21
Manav Bharti University - [MBU]
Solan, Himachal Pradesh · Government · est. 2009
9.2 Fees from ₹90,000 50 courses -
22
Jawaharlal Nehru Government Engineering College - [JNGEC]
Sundarnagar, Himachal Pradesh · Government · est. 2006
9.1 Fees from ₹2.4 L 6 courses -
23
Faculty of Legal Sciences, Shoolini University
Solan, Himachal Pradesh · Government · est. 2017
9.0 Fees from ₹1.44 L 7 courses -
24
Shoolini University
Solan, Himachal Pradesh · Private · est. 2009
8.9 Fees from ₹11.06 L NIRF #101 Highest ₹42 L 153 courses -
25
Atal Medical and Research University - [AMRU]
Mandi, Himachal Pradesh · Private · est. 2019
8.9 Fees from ₹66,250 32 courses
Showing 25 of 170. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 170 →How to choose between them
Start with the fee you can commit to. Across Himachal Pradesh the published first-year fee runs from ₹1,600 to ₹51.37 L, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Government or private. 28 of these are government-run and 142 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. 14 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 colleges are there in Himachal Pradesh?
There are 170 colleges listed in Himachal Pradesh on this page, of which 28 are government and 142 are private.
What is the fee for colleges in Himachal Pradesh?
Published first-year fees range from ₹1,600 to ₹51.37 L. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Himachal Pradesh?
IIT Mandi- Indian Institute of Technology - [IITM] has the highest student rating among the colleges listed here, in Mandi.
What is the highest package from colleges in Himachal Pradesh?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹1.5 Cr. Packages vary by course and year.