Himachal Pradesh has 51 BTech colleges, of which 39 are privately owned and 11 are government-owned. BTech admissions are based on JEE Main, HPCET, HP LEET, and other state-level entrance exams, followed by a counselling process. The colleges also accept direct admission based on merit and entrance exams conducted by the college itself. The total fees for government BTech colleges range from INR 1.2 Lakh to INR 10.45 Lakh, while for private B.Tech colleges, the fees range from INR 2.40 to INR 14.19 Lakh.
- IT Mandi is the best B.Tech College in Himachal Pradesh as per the rankings offered by NIRF (31), Collegedunia (16), and IIRF (16).
- The average package offered to the students of Private Colleges is between INR 2 LPA to INR 7.23 LPA, while the average package ranges from 1.80 LPA to 25.23 CPA in Govt colleges.
- Chitkara University Solan has recorded the highest placement package of INR 1.11 CPA.
- IT Mandi has the highest ROI of 288.71%, with an average/median package of 25.23 LPA and total fees of INR 8.74 Lakh.
- Top B.Tech Colleges in Himachal Pradesh Highlights
- Top B.Tech Colleges in Himachal Pradesh 2026
- Top Govt B.Tech Colleges in Himachal Pradesh 2026
- Top Private B.Tech Colleges in Himachal Pradesh 2026
- Top Ranked B.Tech Colleges in Himachal Pradesh ROI Wise
- Top B.Tech Colleges in Himachal Pradesh: Admission 2026
- Top B.Tech Colleges with the Lowest Fees in Himachal Pradesh 2026
- Top Ranked B.Tech Colleges in Himachal Pradesh by Various Agencies
- Top Specialisations Offered by B.Tech Colleges in Himachal Pradesh 2026
- Top B.Tech Colleges in Himachal Pradesh City-wise Count 2026
- Top B.Tech Colleges in Salon 2026
- Top B.Tech Colleges in Himachal Pradesh FAQs
Top B.Tech Colleges in Himachal Pradesh Highlights
| Details | Statistics |
|---|---|
| Number of B.Tech Colleges in Himachal Pradesh | 51 |
| Number of Govt B.Tech Colleges in Himachal Pradesh | 11 |
| Number of Private B.Tech Colleges in Himachal Pradesh | 39 |
| Top BTech College | IIT Mandi |
| Top Specialisations | Computer Science, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics & Communication, Electrical |
| Total Fees Range | INR 1.2 Lakh (Mahatma Gandhi Government Engineering College - [MGGEC], Rampur) - INR 14.19 Lakh (Jaypee University of Information Technology - [JUIT], Solan) |
| Average/Median Package | INR 1.8 LPA (COBS Palampur) - INR 25.23 LPA (IIT Mandi) |
| Highest Package | INR 1.11 CPA (Chitkara University, Solan) |
| Accepted Entrance Exam | JEE Main, HPCET, HP LEET |
B.Tech Colleges in Himachal Pradesh Video Review and Analysis
In this video, Pranjal Sharma shares the details of the top Engineering Colleges in Himachal Pradesh.
- Pranjal shares details on multiple aspects like Placement Details, Eligibility, Fees, and Cutoff.
- The first-year B.Tech fee at NIT Hamirpur is approximately INR 90,000. The hostel fee for both boys and girls is INR 35,000 per annum.
- There are fee relaxations available of INR 21,100 for SC/ST students and INR 41,900 for EWS category students.
- The JEE Main cutoff percentile for Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) under the General category typically ranges between 93 and 98.
Top BTech Colleges in Himachal Pradesh 2026
Himachal Pradesh has 51 BTech Colleges, of which 39 are private and 11 are Govt. The fees range from INR 2.35 Lakh at RGGEC to INR 14.29 Lakh at Jaypee University of Information Technology. And depending on the college, the number of seats also varies from 384 to 1000. Here is the list of the Top B.Tech colleges in Himachal Pradesh with total seats and total course fees.
| College Name | Total Seats (B.Tech) | Total Course Fees (INR) |
|---|---|---|
| IIT Mandi- Indian Institute of Technology - [IITM], Mandi | 520 | INR 8.74 Lakh |
| National Institute of Technology - [NIT], Hamirpur | 944 | INR 6.81 Lakh |
| Indian Institute of Information Technology - [IIIT], Una | 294 | INR 10.45 Lakh |
| Shoolini University, Solan | 425 | INR 7.84 - 10.6 Lakh |
| Jaypee University of Information Technology - [JUIT], Solan | 750 | INR 14.29 Lakh |
| Bahra University - [BU], Solan | 348 | INR 4.6 - 6.2 Lakh |
| Baddi University of Emerging Sciences and Technologies - [BUEST], Baddi | 600 | INR 4.16 - 5.76 Lakh |
| Arni University, Kangra | 540 | INR 5.08 Lakh |
| Chitkara University, Solan | 1000 | INR 7.20 Lakh |
| Rajiv Gandhi govt. Engineering college -[RGGEC], Kangra | 351 | INR 2.35 Lakh |
Top Govt BTech Colleges in Himachal Pradesh 2026
Himachal Pradesh has 11 government-owned B.Tech colleges. The top three are IIT Mandi, NIT Hamirpur, and IIIT Una. The average fee ranges from INR 1.2 lakh to INR 10.45 lakh, and the average placement package ranges from INR 1.80 LPA to INR 25.23 LPA. Here is the list of top Govt B.Tech Colleges in Himachal Pradesh along with Seats, Total Fees, Placements & Top recruiters.
| College Name | Total Seats | Total Course Fees (INR) | Placements | Top Recruiters |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IIT Mandi | 520 | INR 8.74 Lakh | Highest Package - INR 60 LPA Average Package - INR 25.23 LPA Median Package - INR 26 LPA |
Zomato, Oracle, Google, Intuit, IMBY FIX, Accenture, Adobe |
| NIT Hamirpur | 944 | INR 6.81 Lakh | Highest Salary – INR 58 LPA Average Salary - INR 10 LPA Median Package - INR 6 LPA |
Career Institute, Azalio Technologies Pvt. Ltd, Bakliwal Tutorials, BYN Mellon, Carrier, Cisco |
| IIIT Una | 294 | NR 10.45 Lakh | Highest Salary – INR 32 LPA Average Salary – INR 9.36 LPA Median Package - INR 8 LPA |
LinkedIn, Amazon, Bharat Pe, Expedia, Goldman Sachs |
| RGGEC Kangra | 351 | INR 2.35 Lakh | Highest Salary – INR 7 LPA Median Package - INR 3 LPA |
HCL Technologies, Reliance, Tata Motors, Samsung, and LG Electronics |
| JNGEC Sundarnagar | 300 | INR 2.20 Lakh | Highest Salary – INR 12 LPA Average Package - INR 3.6 LPA Median Package - INR 4.64 LPA |
Vardhman Group, Aarti International Ltd., Nahar Group of Industries, and TCS |
| MGGEC Rampur | 140 | INR 1.2 Lakh | Average Package - INR 2.6 LPA | Toyota, TATA motors, Cosmo Ferrites, BTES consulting Services, and Ekart |
| YSPUHF Solan | 534 | INR 1.83 Lakh | Median Package - 3.75 LPA | Pepsi Foods, HDFC Bank, Wockhardt, Nagarjun, Mid Himalayan Watershed Project, Caltex |
| CSK HPKV Palampur | 60 | INR 1.59 Lakh | Highest Salary – INR 9 LPA Average Salary- INR 5 LPA |
PepsiCo, Cremica, Coca-Cola, Nestle, and Cadbury. |
| COBS Palampur | 60 | INR 2.07 Lakh | Highest Salary – INR 2.40 LPA Average Salary – INR 1.80 -1.92 LPA |
Nestle, PepsiCo, Cremica, Coca-Cola, and Cadbury |
| HPTU Hamirpur | 60 | INR 4.95 Lakh | Average package – INR 2.5-3 LPA Highest package – INR 3.27 LPA |
Wipro, Infosys, Future Finder, Excellence Technology, PI Soft, Cipla |
Top Private BTech Colleges in Himachal Pradesh 2026
Himachal Pradesh has 39 privately owned colleges that offer B.Tech programs. The top three are Shoolini University (Solan), JUIT Solan, and Bahra University (BU) Solan. The average fee ranges from INR 2.4 lakh to INR 14.29 lakh, depending on the college.
| College Name | Total Seats | Total Course Fees (INR) | Placements | Top Recruiters |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoolini University, Solan | 425 | INR 7.84 - 10.6 Lakh | Highest Salary – INR 42 LPA Median Package - INR 4 LPA |
HCL, Cognizant, BYJU'S, Bajaj Finserv, Accenture, Aditya Birla Group, Genpact |
| JUIT Solan | 750 | INR 14.29 Lakh | Highest Package – INR 50 LPA Average Package - INR 7.23 LPA |
SBI Card, TCS Digital, TestBook, Icertis, InterviewBit, TT Consultants, DXC Technology, JP Group, Decimal Technology, Kuliza |
| BU Solan | 348 | INR 4.8 - 6.2 Lakh | Highest Package – INR 24 LPA Average Package - INR 4.5 LPA |
Hike Education, Hexaware Technologies, IndiaMart, HDFC Bank, Just Dial, Collabera, ICICI Prudential |
| BUEST Baddi | 600 | INR 4.16 - 5.76 Lakh | Median Package - 4 LPA | Cognizant, IBM, Orange Business Services, Amazon, TVS, Wipro, GR Infraprojects Ltd, JCB, Infosys, WEP, Alpla, Apollo |
| Arni University, Kangra | 540 | INR 5.08 Lakh | Highest Package - INR 36 LPA Average Salary – INR 5 LPA |
HDFC Bank, Tech Mahindra, Cipla Limited, Hyundai Motors, Dabur India Limited, KV Pathankot |
| Chitkara University, Solan | 1000 | INR 7.20 Lakh | Highest Package - INR 1.11 CPA Average Package – INR 6 LPA |
Infosys, Wipro, Microsoft, Google, Airtel, IBM, HCL |
| Himalayan Group of Professional Institutions, Sirmaur | 420 | INR 3.09 Lakh | Highest Salary – INR 20 LPA Average Salary - INR 4 LPA |
Deloitte, Accenture, Cognizant, Schneider Electric, Hero Motors, IDBI Capital, L&T, Tata Power, and IBM |
| IITT College of Engineering, Sirmaur | 420 | INR 2.40 Lakh | Highest Salary – INR 7 LPA Average Salary – INR 2 LPA |
Bentley, ADP, Alumnus Software Ltd., Epic Research Pvt. LTD., Keeves Tech., Grind Master, and Arodek Technology |
| UIIT Shimla | 325 | INR 4.46 Lakh | Highest Salary – INR 8 LPA Average Salary- INR 6 LPA |
Infosys, Wipro, TCS, HCL |
| ICFAI University, Baddi | 300 | INR 4.10 Lakh | Highest Salary – INR 10 LPA Average Salary - INR 6 LPA |
HDFC Bank, Tech Mahindra, Just Dial, OATSystems Software (I) Pvt. Ltd., Paytm |
Top-Ranked BTech Colleges in Himachal Pradesh ROI Wise
IIT Mandi has the highest ROI of 288.71%, offering an average/median package of INR 25.23 LPA with total fees of INR 8.74 Lakh for B.Tech, followed by NIT Hamirpur and Himalayan Group of Professional Institutions, Sirmaur. Check out the top 10 engineering (B.Tech) colleges in Himachal Pradesh by ROI for 2026 in the table below. While comparing the fees that have a range, the total fees of CSE (B.Tech) have been taken into consideration.
| College Name | Median/Average Package | Total Fees | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|
| IIT Mandi | INR 25.23 LPA | INR 8.74 Lakh | 288.71% |
| NIT Hamirpur | INR 10 LPA | INR 6.81 Lakh | 146.84% |
| Himalayan Group of Professional Institutions, Sirmaur | INR 4 LPA | INR 3.09 Lakh | 129.45% |
| Arni University, Kangra | INR 5 LPA | INR 5.08 Lakh | 98.43% |
| BU Solan | INR 4.5 LPA | INR 4.8 Lakh | 93.75% |
| IIIT Una | INR 9.36 LPA | NR 10.45 Lakh | 89.57% |
| Chitkara University, Solan | INR 6 LPA | INR 7.20 Lakh | 83.33% |
| BUEST Baddi | INR 4 LPA | INR 5.76 Lakh | 69.44% |
| JUIT Solan | INR 7.23 LPA | INR 14.29 Lakh | 50.61% |
| Shoolini University | INR 4 LPA | INR 10.6 Lakh | 37.74% |
Top BTech Colleges in Himachal Pradesh: Admission 2026
The B.Tech colleges in Himachal Pradesh accept marks obtained in multiple entrance exams, such as JEE Main, CUET UG etc during B.Tech Admission. We have mentioned the list of top 10 colleges in Himachal Pradesh along with the cut-off (General) of JEE in the table below.
| College Name | Total Seats (B.Tech) | Exam Accepted | 12th Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|
| IIT Mandi | 520 | JEE Main followed by JEE Advanced Cutoff - 3118 (CSE) - 16430 (Chemical Engineering) |
Class 12 Passed with a minimum of 75% |
| NIT Hamirpur | 944 | JEE Main Cutoff (HS) - 5973 (B.Arch) - 114907 (Material Science Engineering) |
Class 12 Passed with a minimum of 75% |
| IIIT Una | 294 | JEE Main Cutoff (HS) - 28335 (CSE) - 37935 (Electronics & Communication Engineering) |
Class 12 Passed with a minimum of 75% |
| Shoolini University | 425 | JEE Main, CUET UG, SU-SAT (Shoolini University's entrance test) | Class 12 Passed with a minimum of 60% |
| JUIT Solan | 750 | JEE Main | Class 12 Passed with a minimum of 60% |
| BU Solan | 348 | JEE Main, HPCET (Himachal Pradesh Common Entrance Test) | Class 12 Passed with a minimum of 50% |
| BUEST Baddi | 600 | JEE Main, Baddi University Common Entrance Test | Class 12 Passed with a minimum of 50% |
| Arni University, Kangra | 540 | JEE Main, HPCET, AUCET | Class 12 Passed with a minimum of 70% |
| Chitkara University, Solan | 1000 | JEE Main, CUET UG | Class 12 Passed with a minimum of 60% |
| RGGEC Kangra | 351 | JEE Main, HPCET | Class 12 Passed with a minimum of 45% |
Top BTech Colleges with the Lowest Fees in Himachal Pradesh 2026
The first college in the list is MGGEC Rampur, which has a B.Tech total fee of 1.2 Lakh, followed by CSK HPKV Palampur, whose total B.Tech fee is INR 1.59 Lakh. Similarly, we have listed the 10 Colleges in the table below based on the lowest fees.
| College Name | Total Fees |
|---|---|
| MGGEC Rampur | INR 1.2 Lakh |
| CSK HPKV Palampur | INR 1.59 Lakh |
| YSPUHF Solan | INR 1.83 Lakh |
| COBS Palampur | INR 2.07 Lakh |
| JNGEC Sundarnagar | INR 2.20 Lakh |
| RGGEC Kangra | INR 2.35 Lakh |
| IITT College of Engineering, Sirmaur | INR 2.40 Lakh |
| VCOE Kangra | INR 2.44 Lakh |
| ACA Sirmaur | INR 2.50 Lakh |
| SIRDA Mandi | INR 2.70 Lakh |
Top-Ranked BTech Colleges in Himachal Pradesh by Various Agencies
IIT Mandi holds the top position across all rankings, followed by NIT Hamirpur, IIIT Una, and Shoolini University. Since 2026 rankings are yet to be released by NIRF, The Week, and IIRF, the data shown here is based on the latest available rankings of 2024.
| College Name | NIRF (Engineering) | IIRF (Engineering) | Collegedunia (Engineering) |
| IIT Mandi | 31 | 16 | 16 |
| NIT Hamirpur | 101-150 | 35 | 72 |
| IIIT Una | - | - | 101 |
| Shoolini University | 92 | 150 | |
| JUIT Solan | 201-300 | 34 | 301 |
| Chitkara University Solan | 251-300 | 42 | - |
Top Specialisations Offered by B.Tech Colleges in Himachal Pradesh 2026
Computer Science is one of the most popular specialisations in Himachal Pradesh, with 43 colleges offering the stream. Below is the list of the top 10 specialisations in Himachal Pradesh, along with the total number of colleges and the top 3 colleges for each specialisation.
Top BTech Colleges in Himachal Pradesh City-wise Count 2026
Himachal Pradesh has 51 BTech colleges spread across various cities. Solan alone has 14 colleges offering B.Tech courses. Below is the list of the number of colleges in each city of Himachal Pradesh
Top BTech Colleges in Salon 2026
Solan has the highest number of B.Tech colleges in Himachal Pradesh. Here is the list of the top 10 B.Tech colleges in Solan, along with their total BTech course fees.
| College Name | Total Course Fees (BTech) |
|---|---|
| Shoolini University, Solan | INR 7.84 - 10.6 Lakh |
| Jaypee University of Information Technology - [JUIT], Solan | INR 14.29 Lakh |
| Bahra University - [BU], Solan | INR 4.6 - 6.2 Lakh |
| Chitkara University, Solan | INR 7.20 Lakh |
| Maharaja Agrasen University - [MAU], Solan | INR 5.36 Lakh |
| LR Institute of Engineering and Technology, Solan | INR 2.96 Lakh |
| Faculty of Engineering and Technology, Shoolini University, Solan | INR 7.84 - 10.6 Lakh |
| Maharishi Markandeshwar - [MMU], Solan | INR 5.99 Lakh |
| IEC University Baddi - [ICEU], Solan | INR 4.4 - 4.2 Lakh |
| Manav Bharti University - [MBU], Solan | INR 3.6 Lakh |
Top BTech Colleges in Himachal Pradesh FAQs
Ques. Which College in Himachal Pradesh is Best for B.Tech?
Ans. IIT Mandi is considered the best B. Tech College in Himachal Pradesh, as it has the highest NIRF ranking among all the colleges and has also recorded the highest average package of 25.23 LPA. However, if we consider the best college based on the fee structure, then MGGEC Rampur, CSK HPKV Palampur, and YSPUHF Solan are the best colleges according to their fees.
Ques. Which are the Top B.Tech Colleges in Himachal Pradesh for Lateral Entry?
Ans. Shoolini University, Jaypee University of Information Technology, Bahra University, Baddi University of Emerging Sciences and Technologies, and Himalayan Group of Professional Institutions are the top five B.Tech colleges in Himachal Pradesh that offer lateral entry into BTech.Tech programs.
Ques. Which B.Tech colleges in Himachal Pradesh offer direct admission in B.Tech /B.E. programs?
Ans. Here is the list of top 5 colleges in Himachal Pradesh that offer direct admission to B.Tech/B.E. programs based on Class 12 marks.
- Himalayan Institute of Engineering & Technology (HIET)
- Vaishno College of Engineering
- L.R. Institute of Engineering & Technology
- Green Hills Engineering College
- Himachal Institute of Engineering & Technology
Ques. Which are the most popular entrance exams for B.Tech accepted by Top B.Tech Colleges in Himachal Pradesh?
Ans. JEE Main, HPCET, and CUET UG are the main entrance exams considered by most colleges during the admission process. Here is the list of all entrance exams accepted by colleges in Himachal Pradesh.
| Exam Name | Total No of Colleges Accepting the Exam |
|---|---|
| JEE Main | 24 |
| HPCET | 11 |
| CUET | 4 |
| LEET | 1 |
Ques. Which B.Tech College in Himachal Pradesh offers the maximum ROI? And what is the average package of that college?
Ans. Indian Institute of Technology, Mandi is the top (B.Tech) college in Himachal Pradesh in terms of ROI. The total ROI offered is 288.71 % and the highest & average packages of the college are INR 60 LPA & INR 25.2 LPA.
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