Sardar Patel University, Mandi, is nestled in the lap of the Himalayan ranges in the heartland district of Himachal Pradesh Mandi and is situated on the banks of the mighty Beas River. Sardar Patel University, Mandi, is a residential-cum-affiliating University. It came into existence on April 1, 2022, as a State Government University, vide H.P. State Government Notification No. EDN-A-Ka(1)-17/2021, dated February 28, 2022. Sardar Patel University, Mandi, has the 2 (f) status of U.G.C. and has jurisdiction over five districts of Himachal Pradesh, comprising Mandi, Kullu, Lahaul and Spiti, Chamba, and Kangra. 119 Colleges and Institutions in these five districts are affiliated with SPU Mandi. The U.G., P.G., and Research programs are being offered in the University Campus. 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 in Himachal Pradesh was a long-cherished dream of the people of this region. This University symbolizes the hopes and aspirations of the masses of this region for their social and economic development through higher education. Sardar Patel University is committed to regional and community development, which is inherent in its teaching courses, research agendas, and other outreach activities.