Best Vocational Courses colleges in Himachal Pradesh 2026
12 Vocational Courses colleges in Himachal Pradesh charge between ₹38,500 and ₹3.38 L in the first year, and Central University of Himachal Pradesh - [CUHP] is the highest rated of them. Every figure below is the college's own published number.
Vocational Courses colleges in Himachal Pradesh — at a glance
| Vocational Courses colleges | 12 |
|---|---|
| Fee range (first year) | ₹38,500 – ₹3.38 L |
| Government / Private | 0 / 12 |
| NIRF-ranked | 1 of 12 |
| Highest package reported | ₹25.7 L |
| Top rated | Central University of Himachal Pradesh - [CUHP] |
Which vocational courses college in Himachal Pradesh is best?
It depends what you are optimising for. Each pick below is the best in this list on that one measure.
Top 8 Vocational Courses colleges in Himachal Pradesh compared
Rating, ranking, fees and placement side by side.
| College | Rating | NIRF | Fees from | Highest package | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CU Himachal Pradesh Kangra | 8.8 | — | ₹81,400 | ₹8.5 L | Private |
| HPU Shimla | 8.6 | #151 | ₹3.33 L | — | Private |
| APG Shimla University Shimla | 8.4 | — | ₹2.52 L | ₹25.7 L | Private |
| Himachal Institute of Engineering and Technology Kangra Kangra | 6.4 | — | ₹2.83 L | — | Private |
| Heritage Institute of Hotel and Tourism Shimla Shimla | 5.5 | — | ₹70,000 | — | Private |
| Himachal Pradesh University Business School Shimla Shimla | 5.5 | — | ₹75,000 | — | Private |
| Abhilashi Group of Institutions Mandi Mandi | 5.2 | — | ₹2.8 L | — | Private |
| Arni University Kangra Kangra | 3.3 | — | ₹2.8 L | — | Private |
A dash means that college has not published the figure. Nothing here is estimated.
Top 12 Vocational Courses colleges in Himachal Pradesh
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1
Central University of Himachal Pradesh - [CUHP]
Kangra, Himachal Pradesh · Private · est. 2009
8.8 Fees from ₹81,400 Highest ₹8.5 L 125 courses -
2
Himachal Pradesh University - [HPU]
Shimla, Himachal Pradesh · Private · est. 1970
8.6 Fees from ₹3.33 L NIRF #151 202 courses -
3
APG Shimla University
Shimla, Himachal Pradesh · Private · est. 2012
8.4 Fees from ₹2.52 L Highest ₹25.7 L 69 courses -
4
Himachal Institute of Engineering and Technology - [HIET]
Kangra, Himachal Pradesh · Private · est. 2010
6.4 Fees from ₹2.83 L 11 courses -
5
Heritage Institute of Hotel and Tourism - [HIHT]
Shimla, Himachal Pradesh · Private · est. 2014
5.5 Fees from ₹70,000 6 courses -
6
Himachal Pradesh University Business School - [HPUBS]
Shimla, Himachal Pradesh · Private · est. 1971
5.5 Fees from ₹75,000 12 courses -
7
Abhilashi Group of Institutions
Mandi, Himachal Pradesh · Private · est. 2000
5.2 Fees from ₹2.8 L 36 courses -
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9
IEC University Baddi - [ICEU]
Solan, Himachal Pradesh · Private · est. 2012
2.8 Fees from ₹3.2 L 60 courses -
10
State Institute of Hotel Management Catering Technology and Applied Nutrition
Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh · Private · est. 1996
Fees from ₹3.38 L 3 courses -
11
Vallabh Government College
Mandi, Himachal Pradesh · Private · est. 1948
Fees from ₹38,500 17 courses -
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Government Post Graduate College
Una, Himachal Pradesh · Private · est. 1968
Fees from ₹94,350 22 courses
Showing 12 of 12. Ordered by student rating; colleges that publish a fee appear first.
See all 12 →How to choose between them
Start with the fee you can commit to. Across Himachal Pradesh the published first-year fee runs from ₹38,500 to ₹3.38 L, so the shortlist changes completely depending on the band you pick.
Check the ranking applies to your course. 1 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 Vocational Courses colleges are there in Himachal Pradesh?
There are 12 Vocational Courses colleges listed in Himachal Pradesh on this page, of which 0 are government and 12 are private.
What is the fee for Vocational Courses colleges in Himachal Pradesh?
Published first-year fees range from ₹38,500 to ₹3.38 L. Each college's own figure is in the table above.
Which is the best college in Himachal Pradesh for Vocational Courses?
Central University of Himachal Pradesh - [CUHP] has the highest student rating among the Vocational Courses colleges listed here, in Kangra.
What is the highest package from Vocational Courses colleges in Himachal Pradesh?
The highest package reported by a college on this page is ₹25.7 L. Packages vary by course and year.