Engineering College and Universities in Himachal Pradesh

  1. Atal Bihari Vajpayee Government Institute of Engineering and Technology
  2. Baddi University of Emerging Sciences and Technology
  3. Eternal University
  4. Government Polytechnic Talwar
  5. Green Hills Engineering College
  6. Indian Institute of Information Technology, Una
  7. IIT Mandi
  8. Jawaharlal Nehru Government Engineering College
  9. Jaypee University of Information Technology
  10. L.R. Institute of Engineering & Technology
  11. National Institute of Technology, Hamirpur
  12. Rajiv Gandhi Government Engineering College Kangra
  13. Shiva Institute of Engineering and Technology, Bilaspur
  14. T. R. Abhilashi Memorial Institute of Engineering and Technology

Atal Bihari Vajpayee Government Institute of Engineering and Technology (ABVGIET), Pragatinagar

  • Established: 2011 by the Government of Himachal Pradesh
  • Type: Public Engineering College
  • Affiliation: Himachal Pradesh Technical University (HPTU), Hamirpur
  • Approval: AICTE

Programs Offered:

  • B.Tech in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics & Communication, and Computer Science Engineering

Campus & Facilities:

  • Located in scenic Pragatinagar (Shimla district)
  • Spread over ~123 acres with modern labs, library, workshops, and hostels

Admissions:

  • Based on JEE Main scores followed by HPTU counselling

Highlights:

  • Focuses on technical excellence in a rural yet green campus setting
  • Scholarships and financial aid for meritorious and reserved category students

Baddi University of Emerging Sciences and Technology (BUEST), Baddi

  • Established: 2002 (as IEC College), became university in 2009
  • Type: Private University
  • Accreditation: UGC-approved, AICTE-approved, NAAC accredited

Schools & Programs:

  • School of Engineering & Emerging Technologies (SEET) offers B.Tech in CSE, Mechanical, Civil, ECE, EEE, AI & ML
  • Also offers M.Tech, MBA, MCA, B.Sc., M.Sc., Pharmacy, and Management programs

Campus Highlights:

  • 40-acre campus in the industrial town of Baddi
  • Wi-Fi enabled, central library, innovation center, auditoriums, hostels, transport

Placements:

  • Active placement cell
  • Average package ₹3–4.5 LPA, top recruiters include Infosys, Wipro, TCS, Byju’s

Student Life:

  • Annual tech & cultural fest “Xplore”, sports tournaments, startup cell

Eternal University, Baru Sahib

  • Established: 2008 by Kalgidhar Trust
  • Type: Private, Not-for-Profit University
  • Location: Baru Sahib (Sirmaur District)

Unique Aspects:

  • India’s first spiritual-value-based university for women (though now co-ed in some courses)
  • Offers B.Tech, B.Sc., M.Sc., B.Ed., Nursing, and management programs

Engineering Streams:

  • B.Tech in CSE, ECE, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical
  • Emphasis on green tech, peace education, and moral values

Campus Environment:

  • Located in serene Himalayan foothills
  • Eco-campus with solar plants, organic farming, meditation zones

Placements & Training:

  • Modest placement record, more focus on academics, values, and social service careers

Government Polytechnic College, Talwar (Kangra)

  • Type: Government Diploma Institute
  • Established: One of the newer technical diploma colleges in Himachal Pradesh
  • Affiliation: Himachal Pradesh Takniki Shiksha Board (Dharamshala)

Programs Offered:

  • 3-Year Diploma in:
    • Mechanical Engineering
    • Electrical Engineering
    • Civil Engineering

Facilities:

  • Well-ventilated classrooms, basic labs, sports facilities, and library
  • Limited hostel facility

Admissions:

  • Based on merit in 10th grade or Polytechnic entrance test (PAT)

Purpose:

  • Aims to upskill rural students for industrial and service-sector employment

Green Hills Engineering College (GHEC), Solan

  • Established: 2003
  • Type: Private Engineering College
  • Affiliation: HPTU, Hamirpur
  • Approval: AICTE

B.Tech Courses:

  • CSE, ECE, Mechanical, Civil, Electrical
  • M.Tech in selected branches

Campus & Facilities:

  • Located in Kumarhatti, Solan on a lush green hill
  • Good hostel, sports, auditorium, and labs infrastructure

Placements:

  • Tie-ups with HP industries; past recruiters include HCL, Wipro, TCS
  • Average package ₹2.8–3.5 LPA

Student Life:

  • Emphasis on co-curriculars: music, dramatics, tech fests, and NSS activities

Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), Una

  • Established: 2014 under PPP Model (MHRD + HP Govt + Industry Partners)
  • Type: Institute of National Importance
  • Mentored by: NIT Hamirpur (initially)

Programs Offered:

  • B.Tech in Computer Science Engineering (CSE), Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE)
  • Ph.D. in selected domains

Campus:

  • Currently functioning from temporary campus at NIT Hamirpur
  • Permanent campus (~62 acres) coming up in Saloh, Una (construction underway)

Admissions:

  • Through JEE Main → JoSAA/CSAB counselling

Placements:

  • Growing reputation; top packages around ₹20–25 LPA
  • Companies: Google, Amazon, Samsung, Adobe, Infosys, TCS, etc.

Highlights:

  • Academically strong curriculum, emerging research focus, vibrant student culture
  • Part of India’s IIIT system aimed at top-tier tech education