List of Universities in Himachal Pradesh in the Year 2026-27. Name, website, phone number, email ID and contact address of top new Government Universities and Private Universities. Central, State Universities and Deemed Universities.
Top University in Himachal Pradesh
According to the official NIRF Ranking 2025, following universities in Himanchal Pradesh which has been included in the list of top 100 Universities in India.
The NIRF 2025 Rankings, released by the Ministry of Education on September 4, 2025, highlight several prominent institutions in Himachal Pradesh.
While there are not 10 universities from the state explicitly ranked in the top national tiers (Top 100), the following list details the top performing institutions that achieved rankings or specific rank bands in the 2025 release.
Top Ranked Universities & Institutes in Himachal Pradesh (NIRF 2025)
The following table organizes the top institutions by their primary ranking category. Note that Shoolini University is the only university from the state to secure a spot in the top 100 of the “Universities” category.
| Rank/Band | Institution | Category | City |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | IIT Mandi | Engineering | Mandi |
| 44 | Shoolini University | Pharmacy | Solan |
| 51 | IIM Sirmaur | Management | Sirmaur |
| 69 | Shoolini University | University (Overall) | Solan |
| 97 | NIT Hamirpur | Engineering | Hamirpur |
| 51-100 (Band) | Dr. Y.S. Parmar University | State Public University | Solan |
| 51-100 (Band) | CSK HP Krishi Vishvavidyalaya | State Public University | Palampur |
| 101-150 (Band) | Dr. Y.S. Parmar University | University (Overall) | Solan |
| 201-300 (Band) | Jaypee University (JUIT) | Engineering | Solan |
Key Highlights by Institution
1. Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences (Solan)
- Performance: Retained its position as the top private university in Himachal Pradesh.
- Rankings: It secured the 69th rank in the University category. It also performed exceptionally well in Pharmacy (44th) and placed in the 11-50 band for the newly introduced SDG (Sustainable Development Goals) category.
2. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi
- Performance: The premier engineering institute in the state.
- Rankings: Ranked 26th in the Engineering category, maintaining its status as a top-tier technical institute in India.
3. Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Sirmaur
- Performance: A rapidly growing management institute.
- Rankings: Achieved the 51st rank in the Management category, solidifying its reputation among the newer IIMs.
4. National Institute of Technology (NIT) Hamirpur
- Performance: A key technical institution in the region.
- Rankings: Secured the 97th rank in the Engineering category, keeping it within the top 100 engineering colleges nationwide.
5. Dr. Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry (Solan)
- Performance: A specialized state university focusing on horticulture and forestry.
- Rankings: Placed in the 101-150 band for Universities and the 51-100 band specifically for State Public Universities.
6. Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya (Palampur)
- Performance: Known for its agricultural research and education.
- Rankings: Featured in the 51-100 band under the State Public Universities category.
Summary of Ranking Categories
- University Category: Focuses on general universities. Shoolini University leads this list for HP.
- Engineering Category: Dominated by IIT Mandi and NIT Hamirpur.
- State Public University Category: Highlights government-funded state universities like Dr. Y.S. Parmar University and CSK HPKV.
List of Universities in Himachal Pradesh
There are more than 25 universities in Himachal Pradesh as on date. Out of which:-
- Total No. of Government Universities are 8.
- Central Universities are 1.
- State Universities are 7.
- Total No. of Private Universities are 17.
Central Universities in Himachal Pradesh
| Universities Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Central University of Himachal Pradesh | Central |
Central University of Himachal Pradesh
🌐 Website: www.cuhimachal.ac.in
📅 Established: 2009
📞 Contact:
📱 Phone: 01892-229574
📧 Email: registrar.cuhp@gmail.com, registrar@hpcu.ac.in
📍 Address: Shahpur, Dist. Kangra, Himachal Pradesh 🏔️ 176206
State Universities in Himachal Pradesh
| Universities Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Atal Medical and Research University(Formerly Himachal Pradesh University of Health Sciences) | State |
| Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya | State |
| Dr. Y.S.Parmar University of Horticulture & Forestry | State |
| Himachal Pradesh National Law University | State |
| Himachal Pradesh Technical University | State |
| Himachal Pradesh University | State |
| Sardar Patel University Mandi | State |
Atal Medical and Research University
🌐: www.amruhp.ac.in
📅: 2018
☎️: 01905-243962
📧: regmedicaluniv.mandi@gmail.com
📍: OPD Rd, Ner, Himachal Pradesh 175008
Dr. Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture & Forestry
🌐: www.yspuniversity.ac.in
📅: 1986
☎️: 01792-252219, 01792-252009
📧: registrar@yspuniversity.ac.in
📍: Nauni, Solan (HP) 173230
Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya
🌐: www.hillagric.ac.in
📅: 1978
☎️: 01894-230383, 01894-230324
📧: registrar@hillagric.ac.in
📍: Tehsil, Palampur, Kangra 176062
Himachal Pradesh National Law University
🌐: www.hpnlu.ac.in
📅: 2016
☎️: 0177-2779803, 0177-2779804
📧: registrar@hpnlu.ac.in
📍: 16 Miles, Shimla-Mandi NH, Ghandal, Shimla, HP 171014
Himachal Pradesh University
🌐: www.hpuniv.ac.in
📅: 1970
☎️: 0177-2830912
📧: registrar@hpuniv.ac.in, dradmnhpu@gmail.com
📍: Summer Hill, Shimla 171005
Himachal Pradesh Technical University
🌐: www.himtu.ac.in
📅: 2010
☎️: 01972-226902, 01972-224153
📧: registrarhimtu@gmail.com
📍: Gandhi Chowk, Hamirpur 177001
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Cluster University
🌐: www.svpcumandi.ac.in
📅: 2018
☎️: 01905-236505
📧: registrarsvpcumandi@gmail.com
📍: Mandi 175001
Private Universities in Himachal Pradesh
| Universities Name | Type |
|---|---|
| A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University | Private |
| Abhilashi University | Private |
| Arni University | Private |
| Baddi University of Emerging Sciences & Technology | Private |
| Bahra University | Private |
| Career Point University | Private |
| Chitkara University | Private |
| Eternal University | Private |
| I.E.C. (India Education Centre) University | Private |
| ICFAI University | Private |
| Indus International Uniersity | Private |
| Jaypee University of Information Technology | Private |
| Maharaja Agrasen University | Private |
| Maharishi Markandeshwar University | Private |
| Manav Bharti University | Private |
| Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences | Private |
| Sri Sai University | Private |
Abhilashi University
🌐: www.abhilashiuniversity.com
📅: Established in 2015
📞: 01907-292611, 9418006520, 9816242139, 9418484847
📧: registrar.au@abhilashi.in
📍: Chail Chowk, Tehsil Chachyot, Mandi, HP 175045
Arni University
🌐: www.arni.in
📅: Since 2009
📞: 1800-891-8962
📧: admission@arni.in | info@arni.in
📍: Kathgarh, Indora, Kangra, HP 176401
APG Shimla University
🌐: www.agu.edu.in
📅: Started in 2012
📞: 1800-419-8654, 9580477477, 9311120465
📧: admission@agu.edu.in
📍: Shoghi-Mehli Bypass Rd, Shimla, HP
Baddi University
🌐: www.baddiuniv.ac.in
📅: Since 2009
📞: 01795-247353, 8626936362
📧: registrar@baddiuniv.ac.in
📍: Makhnumajra, Baddi, Solan, HP 173205
Bahra University
🌐: www.bahrauniversity.edu.in
📅: Since 2011
📞: 9805044412, 9805092423
📧: info@bahauniversity.com
📍: Kandaghat, Solan, HP 173234
Career Point University
🌐: www.cpuh.in
📅: Started in 2012
📞: 8261001325, 9625380007
📧: hp@cpuniverse.in | registrar@cpuh.in
📍: Bhoranj, Hamirpur, HP 176041
Chitkara University
🌐: www.chitkarauniversity.edu.in
📅: Since 2009
📞: 01795-661011, 9501105715
📧: info@chitkarauniversity.edu.in | admissions@chitkara.edu.in
📍: NH-21A, Barotiwala, HP 174103
Eternal University
🌐: www.eternaluniversity.edu.in
📅: 2009
📞: 9816640660, 9816400624
📧: accounts@eternaluniversity.edu.in
📍: Baru Sahib, Sirmaur, HP 173101
ICFAI University
🌐: www.icfaiuniversity.in
📅: 2011
📞: 0172-5012225, 8352803233, 9218403060
📧: registrar@iuhimachal.edu.in | admissions@iuhimachal.edu.in
📍: Kalujhinda, Baddi, Solan, HP 174103
IEC University
🌐: www.iecuniversity.ac.in
📅: 2012
📞: 1800-3000-8311, 9459898204, 7832902920
📧: admissions@iecuniversity.ac.in
📍: Atal Shiksha Nagar, Kallujhanda, Solan, HP 174103
Indus International University
🌐: www.iiuedu.in
📅: 2010
📞: 93187223920, 01975-398200, 9318797101/2/3
📧: info@iiuedu.in | registrar@iiuedu.in
📍: Bathu, Haroli, Una, HP 174301
Jaypee University of Information Technology
🌐: www.juit.ac.in
📅: 2002
📞: 01792-239203, 8626816777, 01792-239360
📧: registrar@juit.ac.in
📍: Solan, HP 173234
Maharishi Markandeshwar University
🌐: www.mmusolan.org
📅: 2010
📞: 01792-268267/468/224, 8894724501/505
📧: registrar@mmusolan.org
📍: Kumarhatti, Solan, HP 173229
Maharaja Agrasen University
🌐: www.mau.ac.in
📅: 2013
📞: 9318029217/18/32
📧: info@mau.ac.in | admission@mau.ac.in
📍: Kalujhanda, Baddi, Solan, HP 174103
Manav Bharti University
🌐: www.manavbhartiuniversity.edu.in
📅: Since 2009
📞: 01792-268279/80, 8091732108
📧: info@manavbhartiuniversity.edu.in
📍: Kumhar Hatti, Solan, HP 173229
Shoolini University
🌐: www.shooliniuniversity.com
📅: 2009
📞: 7018007000, 01792-226675, 9218426675
📧: admissions@shooliniuniversity.com
📍: Bajhol, Solan, HP 173229
Sri Sai University
🌐: www.srisaiuniversity.org
📅: 2011
📞: 6280042752, 6280016465, 9736501261
📧: contact@srisaiuniversity.com | registrar@srisaiuniversity.com
📍: Baijnath Road, Palampur, Kangra, HP 176081
