Best Science colleges in Himachal Pradesh 2026
59 Science 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.
Science colleges in Himachal Pradesh — at a glance
| Science colleges | 59 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹2,175 – ₹51.37 L |
| Government / Private | 8 / 51 |
| NIRF-ranked | 11 of 59 |
| Highest package reported | ₹1.5 Cr |
| Top rated | IIT Mandi- Indian Institute of Technology - [IITM] |
Top 25 Science 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
Indian Institute of Information Technology - [IIIT]
Una, Himachal Pradesh · Government · est. 2015
9.8 Fees from ₹10.85 L Highest ₹30 L 16 courses -
6
Maharaja Agrasen University - [MAU]
Solan, Himachal Pradesh · Government · est. 2013
9.3 Fees from ₹1.54 L NIRF #151 82 courses -
7
Eternal University - [EU]
Sirmaur, Himachal Pradesh · Government · est. 2008
9.3 Fees from ₹1.65 L Highest ₹3 L 74 courses -
8
Manav Bharti University - [MBU]
Solan, Himachal Pradesh · Government · est. 2009
9.2 Fees from ₹90,000 50 courses -
9
Shoolini University
Solan, Himachal Pradesh · Private · est. 2009
8.9 Fees from ₹11.06 L NIRF #101 Highest ₹42 L 153 courses -
10
Atal Medical and Research University - [AMRU]
Mandi, Himachal Pradesh · Private · est. 2019
8.9 Fees from ₹66,250 32 courses -
11
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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13
Central University of Himachal Pradesh - [CUHP]
Kangra, Himachal Pradesh · Private · est. 2009
8.8 Fees from ₹81,400 Highest ₹8.5 L 125 courses -
14
Himachal Pradesh University - [HPU]
Shimla, Himachal Pradesh · Private · est. 1970
8.6 Fees from ₹3.33 L NIRF #151 202 courses -
15
Chitkara University
Solan, Himachal Pradesh · Private · est. 2008
8.5 Fees from ₹7.2 L NIRF #151200 9 courses -
16
APG Shimla University
Shimla, Himachal Pradesh · Private · est. 2012
8.4 Fees from ₹2.52 L Highest ₹25.7 L 69 courses -
17
Abhilashi University - [AU]
Mandi, Himachal Pradesh · Private · est. 2015
8.0 Fees from ₹26.25 L Highest ₹4 L 49 courses -
18
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 -
19
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 -
20
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 -
21
Maharana Pratap Government College - [MPGC]
Una, Himachal Pradesh · Private · est. 1970
6.3 Fees from ₹2,175 8 courses -
22
Bahra University - [BU]
Solan, Himachal Pradesh · Private · est. 2011
5.6 Fees from ₹4.01 L Highest ₹1.25 Cr 93 courses -
23
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 -
24
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 -
25
Heritage Institute of Hotel and Tourism - [HIHT]
Shimla, Himachal Pradesh · Private · est. 2014
5.5 Fees from ₹70,000 6 courses
Showing 25 of 59. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 59 →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. 8 of these are government-run and 51 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. 11 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 Science colleges are there in Himachal Pradesh?
There are 59 Science colleges listed in Himachal Pradesh on this page, of which 8 are government and 51 are private.
What is the fee for Science 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 Science?
IIT Mandi- Indian Institute of Technology - [IITM] has the highest student rating among the Science colleges listed here, in Mandi.
What is the highest package from Science colleges in Himachal Pradesh?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹1.5 Cr. Packages vary by course and year.