University Institute of Technology (UIT) Shimla is the state government funded Engineering Institute of Himachal Pradesh University Shimla. It is a premier institution of excellence in the field of Engineering that develops professionals and leaders of high calibre imbued with values of entrepreneurship, ethics, and social responsibility. Functioning under the “ Executive Council" of the Himachal Pradesh University Shimla since 2000, UIT admits students from all over the country to the B. Tech. in Information Technology , Computer Science Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering programmes and imparts training to make them competent, motivated Engineers, Leaders, Thinkers, Scientists and successful entrepreneurs. The process for the approval of academic programmes of UIT by the All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE) is initiated every year as per its mandate. Presently, the institute is having approvals from AICTE in all the aspects.
UIT is a leading government institute of North India. It offers an excellent learning environment amid the towering deodar trees with a unique blend of distinguished faculty, brilliant students and strong industry collaborations. Its new building "SILVER WOODS ESTATE" in university campus at Shimla is situated amid rich flora and fauna, has been aesthetically planned and designed with excellent infrastructural facilities to offer a congenial environment for the students. The students here pursue their studies in a perfect serene and tranquil environment with beautiful and exquisite surroundings. It is the place where the students lay a strong foundation of their careers.
The institute is soon going to start MTech and PhD programs in the field of Civil Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering & Electrical Engineering.

Himachal Pradesh University

The Himachal Pradesh University (HPU) was established as autonomous public funded university on July 22, 1970 in the lap of Himalayas. It is located at Summer Hill which is at a distance of 5 kms from the main town, Shimla. Located in the picturesque city of Shimla, the University provides an international exposure to the researchers, students and the faculties. In almost 50 years since its inception, HPU has produced many luminaries, renowned for producing research in the different fields including art and culture. The University in itself is a hub of education comprising 8 institutes, 9 centres and close to 50 departments having strength of 400 faculty members, and over 8000 students enrolled in various different fields of study. It is also an affiliating body to many regional centres and general degree colleges of the state. The University has a sprawling campus which has been designed to possess a distinctive architectural style. The location of the University presents a panoramic natural view of the town and its scenic beauty. Overlooking snow peaked majestic mountain ranges add to the lofty ideals and vision of the university. Its salubrious climate and calmness presents congenial atmosphere to pursue higher studies. The campus bathes in the bright sunlight towards the east and in the grandeur of unique sunset on the west.