Abhilashi University is a state private university located in the Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh, India. It was established under a Himachal Pradesh state legislative enactment as a self-financed private university, and is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) of India.
| Name | Abhilashi University |
|---|---|
| Type | State private university |
| Location | Mandi district, Himachal Pradesh, India |
| Country | India |
| Recognition | University Grants Commission (UGC) |
The university is part of the Abhilashi Group of Institutions, which has run educational institutions in Himachal Pradesh prior to the establishment of the university. It was created in line with the Himachal Pradesh government's policy of permitting private universities to operate within the state, expanding access to higher education in the western Himalayan region.
Mandi, where the university is situated, lies in the central part of Himachal Pradesh along the Beas river valley, and has emerged in recent decades as a centre for higher education and technical institutions in the state.
The university offers undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and doctoral programmes through several faculties and schools. Common areas of study at the institution include:
As one of several private universities established in Himachal Pradesh, Abhilashi University contributes to higher education capacity in a hill state where geographical constraints have historically limited the number of large campuses. It enrols students from Himachal Pradesh as well as from neighbouring states.