Solan

The UGC has recognised Maharishi Markandeshwar University, Solan, which was founded in 2009. Almost 37 courses are available at the college in 7 streams. Admissions is based on merit as per the grades/marks obtained in qualifying examination, provided the student meets the eligibility requirements.you can get direct admission, but the candidates should have passed with minimum 50% marks in 12 Examination with at least five subjects from a recognised Board or University. The main exam accepted for MBA course is MAT . It is the best college in this region in terms of quality placements in companies like Flipkart, Amazon, Deloitte, Infosys, Wipro, etc. The average salary package offered was around INR 4-5 LPA. A good number of internships were provided by the college placement cell as they had many good contacts.

Solan is home to two universities: IEC University and MMU Solan - Maharishi Markandeshwar University. Some claim that while placement chances at both universities are mediocre, MMU has a stronger overall brand. 

Rankings: IEC University is placed 9th in Himachal Pradesh and 99th in India in the IIRF University Rankings 2022. MMU was placed in the 601–800 range in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2023. 

Placements: The highest package at IEC University is reportedly about 22 LPA, based on one source. At MMU, packages range from 3.5 to 5 LPA on average, with 10 LPA being the largest package. 

Additional considerations: IEC University provides instruction in a variety of fields, such as engineering, pharmacy, and management. It offers a wide range of extracurricular activities in addition to a strong placement record. MMU has nice infrastructure, affordable fees, and highly qualified faculty.