Best colleges in Shimla 2026
19 colleges in Shimla charge between ₹29,770 and ₹14.95 L in the first year, and Indira Gandhi Medical College - [IGMC] is the highest rated of them. Every figure below is the college's own published number.
Colleges in Shimla — at a glance
| Colleges listed | 19 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹29,770 – ₹14.95 L |
| Government / Private | 2 / 17 |
| NIRF-ranked | 2 of 19 |
| Highest package reported | ₹25.7 L |
| Top rated | Indira Gandhi Medical College - [IGMC] |
Which college in Shimla 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 Shimla compared
Rating, ranking, fees and placement side by side.
| College | Rating | NIRF | Fees from | Highest package | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IGMC Shimla Shimla | 9.8 | — | ₹66,250 | — | Government |
| HPNLU Shimla Shimla | 9.8 | #34 | ₹14.95 L | — | Government |
| St Bede's College Shimla Shimla | 8.8 | — | ₹1.34 L | — | Private |
| HPU Shimla | 8.6 | #151 | ₹3.33 L | — | Private |
| APG Shimla University Shimla | 8.4 | — | ₹2.52 L | ₹25.7 L | Private |
| ICDEOL Shimla | 7.6 | — | ₹50,320 | — | Private |
| Institute of Hotel Management Catering and Nutrition Shimla Shimla | 7.4 | — | ₹3.48 L | — | Private |
| Heritage Institute of Hotel and Tourism Shimla Shimla | 5.5 | — | ₹70,000 | — | Private |
A dash means that college has not published the figure. Nothing here is estimated.
Top 19 colleges in Shimla
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1
Indira Gandhi Medical College - [IGMC]
Shimla, Himachal Pradesh · Government · est. 1966
9.8 Fees from ₹66,250 49 courses -
2
Himachal Pradesh National Law University - [HPNLU]
Shimla, Himachal Pradesh · Government · est. 2016
9.8 Fees from ₹14.95 L NIRF #34 10 courses -
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4
Himachal Pradesh University - [HPU]
Shimla, Himachal Pradesh · Private · est. 1970
8.6 Fees from ₹3.33 L NIRF #151 202 courses -
5
APG Shimla University
Shimla, Himachal Pradesh · Private · est. 2012
8.4 Fees from ₹2.52 L Highest ₹25.7 L 69 courses -
6
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 -
7
Institute of Hotel Management Catering and Nutrition - [IHM]
Shimla, Himachal Pradesh · Private · est. 1984
7.4 Fees from ₹3.48 L 4 courses -
8
Heritage Institute of Hotel and Tourism - [HIHT]
Shimla, Himachal Pradesh · Private · est. 2014
5.5 Fees from ₹70,000 6 courses -
9
Himachal Pradesh University Business School - [HPUBS]
Shimla, Himachal Pradesh · Private · est. 1971
5.5 Fees from ₹75,000 12 courses -
10
University Institute of Information Technology, Himachal Pradesh University - [UIIT]
Shimla, Himachal Pradesh · Private · est. 2000
5.5 Fees from ₹4.72 L Highest ₹8 L 20 courses -
11
Bells Institute of Management & Technology
Shimla, Himachal Pradesh · Private · est. 2008
3.2 Fees from ₹1.25 L 24 courses -
12
HP Government Dental College & Hospital
Shimla, Himachal Pradesh · Private · est. 1999
Fees from ₹1.93 L 14 courses -
13
Lal Bahadur Shastri Government Degree College
Shimla, Himachal Pradesh · Private · est. 1986
Fees from ₹36,000 19 courses -
14
Government Degree college
Shimla, Himachal Pradesh · Private · est. 1969
Fees from ₹39,300 46 courses -
15
Indian Institute of Education
Shimla, Himachal Pradesh · Private · est. 2002
Fees from ₹49,500 3 courses -
16
Shanti Alya Institute of Education and Training - [SIET]
Shimla, Himachal Pradesh · Private · est. 2004
Fees from ₹59,540 2 courses -
17
Shimla College of Education
Shimla, Himachal Pradesh · Private · est. 2007
Fees from ₹29,770 3 courses -
18
Shimla Nursing College - [SNC]
Shimla, Himachal Pradesh · Private · est. 2010
Fees from ₹51,200 4 courses -
19
Shivalik Institute of Nursing
Shimla, Himachal Pradesh · Private · est. 2009
Fees from ₹1.06 L 4 courses
Showing 19 of 19. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 19 →How to choose between them
Start with the fee you can commit to. Across Shimla the published first-year fee runs from ₹29,770 to ₹14.95 L, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Government or private. 2 of these are government-run and 17 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. 2 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 Shimla?
There are 19 colleges listed in Shimla on this page, of which 2 are government and 17 are private.
What is the fee for colleges in Shimla?
Published first-year fees range from ₹29,770 to ₹14.95 L. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Shimla?
Indira Gandhi Medical College - [IGMC] has the highest student rating among the colleges listed here, in Shimla.
What is the highest package from colleges in Shimla?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹25.7 L. Packages vary by course and year.