Hamirpur town is the headquarters of the district of Hamirpur in the state of Himacahal Pradesh in India. When compared to the other districts in the state of Himachal Pradesh, Hamirpur district is located in a relatively warmer region and lower attitude in the western part of the state. The district is bordered by Una in the west, Bilaspur in the South, Mandi in the east and Kangra in the North.

Hamirpur has recently developed as an educational hub of the state of Himachal Pradesh and it is the district with highest literacy rate in the state having 79% of female literacy rate and 83% male literacy rate. The list of government colleges offering education in the district and in the city of Hamirpur is given below:

Engineering College:

• National Institute of Technology, Hamirpur

Arts, Science & Commerce Colleges:

• Government Degree College, Hamirpur

• Siddharth Government College, Nadaun

• Thakur Jagdev Chand Memorial Government Degree College, Sujanpur

• Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Memorial Government Postgraduate College, Hamirpur

Polytechnic College:

• Government Polytechnic College, Hamipur

If you intend to know more about these government-run colleges in the district and in the city of Hamirpur, read on the content given below:

Engineering College:

National Institute of Technology, Hamirpur came into existence in the year 1986 with its name as Regional Engineering College as a joint venture between the Government of Himachal Pradesh and the Government of India. The institution is offering Bachelor of Technology courses in the following disciplines of Engineering:

• Mechanical

• Electrical & Electronics

• Computer Science & Engineering

• Civil

It is also offering Ph. D, UG and PG courses in humanities and social sciences faculty as well. The institute is offering Master of Business Administration and Bachelor of Architecture course as well. Admissions to the under graduation courses offered by NIT, Hamirpur is done based on AIEEE score.

Arts, Science & Commerce Colleges:

All five government arts, science and commerce colleges operating in the district of Hamirpur are approved by the University Grants Commission under section 12 (b) and 2 (f) and they are affiliated to the Himachal Pradesh University. These colleges offer the best quality education in the faculties of arts, science and commerce.

Polytechnic College:

Government Polytechnic College, Hamirpur is affiliated to the Himachal Pradesh Board of Technical Education and this institution offer diploma course in information technology, computer engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering and mechanical engineering.

These colleges are offering education with the full support offered by the Government of Himachal Pradesh and they are well-known for the quality of education offered.