Best Engineering colleges in Himachal Pradesh 2026
55 Engineering colleges in Himachal Pradesh charge between ₹14,620 and ₹26.25 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.
Engineering colleges in Himachal Pradesh — at a glance
| Engineering colleges | 55 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹14,620 – ₹26.25 L |
| Government / Private | 12 / 43 |
| NIRF-ranked | 9 of 55 |
| Highest package reported | ₹1.5 Cr |
| Top rated | IIT Mandi- Indian Institute of Technology - [IITM] |
Top 25 Engineering 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
National Institute of Technology - [NIT]
Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh · Government · est. 1986
9.8 Fees from ₹8.49 L NIRF #97 66 courses -
3
Indian Institute of Information Technology - [IIIT]
Una, Himachal Pradesh · Government · est. 2015
9.8 Fees from ₹10.85 L Highest ₹30 L 16 courses -
4
Maharaja Agrasen University - [MAU]
Solan, Himachal Pradesh · Government · est. 2013
9.3 Fees from ₹1.54 L NIRF #151 82 courses -
5
Eternal University - [EU]
Sirmaur, Himachal Pradesh · Government · est. 2008
9.3 Fees from ₹1.65 L Highest ₹3 L 74 courses -
6
Manav Bharti University - [MBU]
Solan, Himachal Pradesh · Government · est. 2009
9.2 Fees from ₹90,000 50 courses -
7
Jawaharlal Nehru Government Engineering College - [JNGEC]
Sundarnagar, Himachal Pradesh · Government · est. 2006
9.1 Fees from ₹2.4 L 6 courses -
8
Shoolini University
Solan, Himachal Pradesh · Private · est. 2009
8.9 Fees from ₹11.06 L NIRF #101 Highest ₹42 L 153 courses -
9
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
KC Institute of Engineering and Technology
Una, Himachal Pradesh · Private · est. 2010
8.8 Fees from ₹2.41 L 26 courses -
11
Himachal Pradesh University - [HPU]
Shimla, Himachal Pradesh · Private · est. 1970
8.6 Fees from ₹3.33 L NIRF #151 202 courses -
12
Chitkara University
Solan, Himachal Pradesh · Private · est. 2008
8.5 Fees from ₹7.2 L NIRF #151200 9 courses -
13
APG Shimla University
Shimla, Himachal Pradesh · Private · est. 2012
8.4 Fees from ₹2.52 L Highest ₹25.7 L 69 courses -
14
KC Group of Institutions
Una, Himachal Pradesh · Private · est. 2009
8.4 Fees from ₹2.74 L 37 courses -
15
Abhilashi University - [AU]
Mandi, Himachal Pradesh · Private · est. 2015
8.0 Fees from ₹26.25 L Highest ₹4 L 49 courses -
16
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 -
17
Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya - [CSK HPKV]
Palampur, Himachal Pradesh · Private · est. 1978
7.9 Fees from ₹2.17 L NIRF #29 83 courses -
18
Himachal Institute of Engineering and Technology - [HIET]
Kangra, Himachal Pradesh · Private · est. 2010
6.4 Fees from ₹2.83 L 11 courses -
19
Himalayan Group of Professional Institutions
Sirmaur, Himachal Pradesh · Private · est. 2002
5.7 Fees from ₹3.83 L Highest ₹20 L 24 courses -
20
Bahra University - [BU]
Solan, Himachal Pradesh · Private · est. 2011
5.6 Fees from ₹4.01 L Highest ₹1.25 Cr 93 courses -
21
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 -
22
Jaypee University of Information Technology - [JUIT]
Solan, Himachal Pradesh · Private · est. 2002
5.6 Fees from ₹14.64 L NIRF #201 Highest ₹50 L 52 courses -
23
Rajiv Gandhi govt. Engineering college -[RGGEC]
Kangra, Himachal Pradesh · Private · est. 2014
5.5 Fees from ₹2.18 L 11 courses -
24
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 -
25
LR Institute of Engineering and Technology
Solan, Himachal Pradesh · Private · est. 2008
5.4 Fees from ₹2.96 L 10 courses
Showing 25 of 55. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 55 →How to choose between them
Start with the fee you can commit to. Across Himachal Pradesh the published first-year fee runs from ₹14,620 to ₹26.25 L, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Government or private. 12 of these are government-run and 43 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. 9 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 Engineering colleges are there in Himachal Pradesh?
There are 55 Engineering colleges listed in Himachal Pradesh on this page, of which 12 are government and 43 are private.
What is the fee for Engineering colleges in Himachal Pradesh?
Published first-year fees range from ₹14,620 to ₹26.25 L. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Himachal Pradesh for Engineering?
IIT Mandi- Indian Institute of Technology - [IITM] has the highest student rating among the Engineering colleges listed here, in Mandi.
What is the highest package from Engineering colleges in Himachal Pradesh?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹1.5 Cr. Packages vary by course and year.