HPTU has its own popularity from some of the colleges under its name. All the colleges are not up to the mark when certain things like Faculty, placement, infrastructure, or alumni are considered. On the other hand, Chandigarh University (CU) holds a great reputation. It has great placement records in North India. So it is recommended that among the two opt for CU as it will prove to be beneficial to your career.

Referring to the previous years’ placement records of HPTU, they are pretty average. This year, the highest salary package offered was around 4 LPA and the lowest salary package offered was around 2 LPA. Major companies like Wipro and TATA visit the campus for recruitments in the field of science and technology. However, they do not offer any internship opportunities. The salary packages offered by most of the companies are quite the norm. You can also apply off-campus and get jobs. If you are not getting admission to any good NIT then you can go to HPTU Hamirpur. 

Himachal Pradesh Technical University is better for Engineering. An engineering degree from a central university is more valued in the industry compared to a degree from a private university. HPTU also charges lower course fees compared to CU.  HPTU offers decent placement opportunities. Reputed companies such as Cipla, Hero Honda Motors, Citi Bank, Cipla, etc. take part in the placement drive of the university. According to the recent highlights of Himachal Pradesh Technological University placements, the salary packages offered start from INR 5 LPA. 

A degree from Himachal Pradesh Technical University is valued in the industry.  If you complete your degree from a reputed college under the university you will have better career prospects. Infotech, Citi Bank, Cipla, Procter & Gamble, etc. visit the campus placements of the institutes affiliated with HPTU. The salary packages start from around INR 5 LPA.