Sardar Patel University Mandi nestled in the lap of Himalayan ranges in the
heartland district of Himachal Pradesh Mandi, is situated on the banks of mighty
beas river is a residential cum affiliating University. It came into existence on 1 st
April 2022 as a state University. vide H.P state Govt. Notification NO EDN-A-
Ka(1)-17/2021 dated 28 February 2022. Sardar Patel University was formed into a
full affiliating University by Mandi. Sardar Patel University Mandi has got the 2
(f) status of U.G.C and has jurisdiction over 5 districts of Himachal Pradesh
comprising Mandi, Kullu, Lahul & Spiti, Chamba and Kangra. There are about 145
colleges and institutes of these 5 district affiliated to it. In University campus the
undergraduate, post graduate and research programs are being offered. Besides the
regular courses the University plans to introduce some regionally relevant courses
that are of greatest significance for the mountainous region.
This second state University of Himachal was a long cherished dream for a Higher
Education Institute by the people of this region. This University symbolises the
hopes and aspirations of masses of this region for their social and economic
development through higher education. Sardar Patel University is committed
towards the regional and community development which is inherent in its teaching
course, research agenda and other outreach activates.