Best Management colleges in Shimla 2026
7 Management colleges in Shimla charge between ₹50,320 and ₹14.95 L in the first year, and Himachal Pradesh National Law University - [HPNLU] is the highest rated of them. Every figure below is the college's own published number.
Management colleges in Shimla — at a glance
| Management colleges | 7 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹50,320 – ₹14.95 L |
| Government / Private | 1 / 6 |
| NIRF-ranked | 2 of 7 |
| Highest package reported | ₹25.7 L |
| Top rated | Himachal Pradesh National Law University - [HPNLU] |
Which management 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 7 Management colleges in Shimla compared
Rating, ranking, fees and placement side by side.
| College | Rating | NIRF | Fees from | Highest package | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Himachal Pradesh University Business School Shimla Shimla | 5.5 | — | ₹75,000 | — | Private |
| Bells Institute of Management & Technology Shimla Shimla | 3.2 | — | ₹1.25 L | — | Private |
A dash means that college has not published the figure. Nothing here is estimated.
Top 7 Management colleges in Shimla
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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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Himachal Pradesh University - [HPU]
Shimla, Himachal Pradesh · Private · est. 1970
8.6 Fees from ₹3.33 L NIRF #151 202 courses -
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APG Shimla University
Shimla, Himachal Pradesh · Private · est. 2012
8.4 Fees from ₹2.52 L Highest ₹25.7 L 69 courses -
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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 -
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Himachal Pradesh University Business School - [HPUBS]
Shimla, Himachal Pradesh · Private · est. 1971
5.5 Fees from ₹75,000 12 courses -
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Bells Institute of Management & Technology
Shimla, Himachal Pradesh · Private · est. 2008
3.2 Fees from ₹1.25 L 24 courses
Showing 7 of 7. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 7 →How to choose between them
Start with the fee you can commit to. Across Shimla the published first-year fee runs from ₹50,320 to ₹14.95 L, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Government or private. 1 of these are government-run and 6 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 Management colleges are there in Shimla?
There are 7 Management colleges listed in Shimla on this page, of which 1 are government and 6 are private.
What is the fee for Management colleges in Shimla?
Published first-year fees range from ₹50,320 to ₹14.95 L. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Shimla for Management?
Himachal Pradesh National Law University - [HPNLU] has the highest student rating among the Management colleges listed here, in Shimla.
What is the highest package from Management colleges in Shimla?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹25.7 L. Packages vary by course and year.