Best Engineering Colleges in Mandi - 2026 Admission, Fees, Placements

A general BTech CSE degree focuses on all CSE subjects. But in a more broader way. Students choose a more specific path in their last semester through electives. Whereas, when a student chooses a particular specialization, their curriculum starts shaping up around 3rd semester. all major class requirements like end term projects are based on your specialization.

Core branches are foundational B.Tech courses like Computer Science (CSE), Mechanical (ME), Electrical (EE), and Civil Engineering (CE). Specializations are more like sub genres of the core branches. One example being: Artificial Intelligence is a specialisation within Computer Science.

CSAB (Central Seat Allocation Board) and JoSAA (Joint Seat Allocation Authority) are both involved in the seat allocation process for engineering admissions in IITs, NITs, IIEST, IIITs, and other GFTIs. However, via JoSAA seat are allotted to all available seats in IITs, NITs, IIEST, IIITs, and other GFTIs. But via CSAB seat is allotted only at NITs, IIEST, IIITs, and other GFTIs against the vacant seats left after JoSAA counselling last round based on JEE Main scores.

Candidates taking admission in a BTech course of IIT Mandi need to pay a tuition fee of INR 8.1 lakh. The total fee include other components as well, such as hostel fee of INR 2.46 lakh. Additionally, the one-time fee is INR 17,000 and other fees is INR 3,000. The total fee sums up to INR 10.74 lakh. Students should note that mentioned fee is as per the official website/ sanctioning body. It is still subject to revision and hence, is indicative. 

Abhilashi University in Mandi, Himachal Pradesh prioritizes student placement in the corporate world. In 2022, the university saw: 

Highest package: A 14% decrease from 2021

Number of students placed: A 40% increase from 2021

Number of companies visited: An 89% increase from 2021

Some companies that have offered direct campus placements to Abhilashi University students include: HDFC Bank, Reliance, Hindustan Times, Just Dial. 

In 2023, students at Abhilashi University got placements in companies like: HDFC Bank, Reliance, Hindustan Times, Just Dial. 

In 2018, around 100% of Abhilashi University students got placed. 

NIT Hamirpur offers various merit and means-based scholarships to promote education and encourage talented students with a financially weaker backgrounds. A total of 28 scholarships are offered by NIT Hamirpur to eligible students. The need-based scholarships are offered keeping in mind the financial background of the student whereas merit-based scholarships are offered to bright students with a good academic record. Some of the names include Top Class Education for SC- Category Students, National Fellowship and Scholarship for Higher Education of ST Students (formerly Top Class Education Scholarship for ST -Category Students), Merit-Cum-Means Scholarship to students belonging to Minority communities i.e. (Muslim, Sikh, Christian, Buddhist & Parsi ), etc.

Hi, Both these universities are located in Solan and offer the four year BTech programme across multiple specialisations. While the current and past students of Shoolini University have rated it 4.3/5 on Shiksha, those of Bahra have rated it 3.2/5 in their reviews on Shiksha. In case you want to read a detailed comparison, you can check out this link. But if you compare them on the basis of their fee structure, Bahra University's fee for BTech is Rs 5 Lacs and that of SHoolini is comparatively higher at Rs 6.4 lacs.

According to the official website of JUIT Solan, the university offers undergraduate B.Tech. degree programs in various courses, such as Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, Civil Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, and Information Technology. The total intake capacity for each programme is as follows:

The admission to these programs is based on either JEE Main score or 10+2 merit, depending on the category of the candidate. Hope this is helpful for you.

The registrations for the JEE Main 2026 session 2 are now over.

Yes, Chitkara University Himachal Pradesh grant admission to BE course through JEE Main. Apart from this, it is also necessary that the aspirants fulfil the eligibility criteria. Aspirants who are Class 12 pass with at least 60% aggregate with PCM subjects can apply.

The eligible students can visit the university official website to fill out the application form. Following application submission, selected candidates are called for counselling round. During the counselling, seats are allotted to the eligible students.