Best colleges in Solan 2026
38 colleges in Solan charge between ₹40,000 and ₹51.37 L in the first year, and Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Shoolini University is the highest rated of them. Every figure below is the college's own published number.
Colleges in Solan — at a glance
| Colleges listed | 38 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹40,000 – ₹51.37 L |
| Government / Private | 4 / 34 |
| NIRF-ranked | 8 of 38 |
| Highest package reported | ₹1.25 Cr |
| Top rated | Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Shoolini University |
Top 25 colleges in Solan
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1
Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Shoolini University
Solan, Himachal Pradesh · Government
9.5 Fees from ₹4.56 L Highest ₹42 L 32 courses -
2
Maharaja Agrasen University - [MAU]
Solan, Himachal Pradesh · Government · est. 2013
9.3 Fees from ₹1.54 L NIRF #151 82 courses -
3
Manav Bharti University - [MBU]
Solan, Himachal Pradesh · Government · est. 2009
9.2 Fees from ₹90,000 50 courses -
4
Faculty of Legal Sciences, Shoolini University
Solan, Himachal Pradesh · Government · est. 2017
9.0 Fees from ₹1.44 L 7 courses -
5
Shoolini University
Solan, Himachal Pradesh · Private · est. 2009
8.9 Fees from ₹11.06 L NIRF #101 Highest ₹42 L 153 courses -
6
Maharishi Markandeshwar - [MMU]
Solan, Himachal Pradesh · Private · est. 2010
8.9 Fees from ₹51.37 L NIRF #151 Highest ₹30 L 59 courses -
7
MN DAV Dental College and Hospital
Solan, Himachal Pradesh · Private · est. 1997
8.9 Fees from ₹7.76 L 1 courses -
8
Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Shoolini University
Solan, Himachal Pradesh · Private · est. 2009
8.7 Fees from ₹7.82 L NIRF #39 9 courses -
9
Chitkara University
Solan, Himachal Pradesh · Private · est. 2008
8.5 Fees from ₹7.2 L NIRF #151200 9 courses -
10
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 -
11
Faculty of Management Sciences and Liberal Arts, Shoolini University
Solan, Himachal Pradesh · Private · est. 2009
7.5 Fees from ₹3.3 L NIRF #65 Highest ₹18 L 35 courses -
12
Faculty of Applied Sciences and Biotechnology, Shoolini University
Solan, Himachal Pradesh · Private
7.3 Fees from ₹7.34 L 19 courses -
13
Faculty of Basic Sciences, Shoolini University
Solan, Himachal Pradesh · Private
7.2 Fees from ₹5.7 L 26 courses -
14
Awasthi College of Law
Solan, Himachal Pradesh · Private · est. 2019
7.1 Fees from ₹1.95 L 2 courses -
15
LR Institute of Pharmacy
Solan, Himachal Pradesh · Private · est. 2006
6.3 Fees from ₹2.88 L 5 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
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 -
18
LR Institute of Engineering and Technology
Solan, Himachal Pradesh · Private · est. 2008
5.4 Fees from ₹2.96 L 10 courses -
19
LR Group of Institutes
Solan, Himachal Pradesh · Private · est. 2004
5.3 Fees from ₹3.2 L Highest ₹8 L 30 courses -
20
Astha College of Education
Solan, Himachal Pradesh · Private · est. 2007
3.5 Fees from ₹64,000 2 courses -
21
Shoolini Institute of Life Sciences and Business Management
Solan, Himachal Pradesh · Private · est. 2003
3.5 Fees from ₹1.48 L 6 courses -
22
Venkateshwar Vidyapeeth College of Education
Solan, Himachal Pradesh · Private · est. 2007
3.1 Fees from ₹59,540 3 courses -
23
IEC University Baddi - [ICEU]
Solan, Himachal Pradesh · Private · est. 2012
2.8 Fees from ₹3.2 L 60 courses -
24
Green Hills Engineering College
Solan, Himachal Pradesh · Private · est. 2003
1.7 Fees from ₹3.03 L 14 courses -
25
Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering & Technology - [CIPET]
Solan, Himachal Pradesh · Private · est. 2015
1.6 Fees from ₹1.03 L 3 courses
Showing 25 of 38. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 38 →How to choose between them
Start with the fee you can commit to. Across Solan the published first-year fee runs from ₹40,000 to ₹51.37 L, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Government or private. 4 of these are government-run and 34 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 colleges are there in Solan?
There are 38 colleges listed in Solan on this page, of which 4 are government and 34 are private.
What is the fee for colleges in Solan?
Published first-year fees range from ₹40,000 to ₹51.37 L. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Solan?
Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Shoolini University has the highest student rating among the colleges listed here, in Solan.
What is the highest package from colleges in Solan?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹1.25 Cr. Packages vary by course and year.