Abhilashi University at Chailchowk, Mandi is established by the Government of Himachal Pradesh vide “Abhilashi University (Establishment & Regulation) Act, 2014”.Abhilashi University is a Government recognized University with a right to confer degrees as per Section 2(f) and 22(1) of the UGC Act, 1956. The campus of the University is located at Chailchowk near Mandi (H.P.) and surrounded by lush green fields, pine and oak forests thus becomes an ideal place for study in a clean health-oriented environment. The aforesaid was the forethought for the Abhilashi Educational Society selecting such a beautiful location for the University. There are a number of places worth visiting nearby the University such as Nachan Valley, Jeeuni Valley, Janjehli Valley, Balh Valley,Sundernagar and Mandi towns. One can also enjoy snowfall once a while during the winter season. The fresh and pollution free air of this region keeps the minds of the students fresh and help them to concentrate on their studies and beat the crowd.

The management of the University, Abhilashi Educational Society, is a pioneer in managing private educational institutions in the state of Himachal Pradesh. The foundation stone of the Society was laid by Late Sh. Tulsi Ram Abhilashi Ji on May 21, 2001.

The students and their parents have put faith in the quality education imparted by efficient and dedicated faculty of institutions managed by Abhilashi Educational Society for the last 16 years. The Society is presently running many educational institutions of basic and technical education in the region.It includes: Abhilashi PG College of Education at Nerchowk, Mandi established in 2003 and running D.El.Ed and B.Ed., Abhilashi College of Pharmacy, Nerchowk,Tehsil Balt, Distt. Mandi from 2006 and on wards admitting students for B.Pharmacy Degree Programme; Abhilashi P.G. Institute of Sciences at Nerchowk,Tehsil Balt, Distt. Mandi offering M.Sc. Courses in Physics, Chemistry and Botany,T.R. Abhilashi Memorial Institute of Engineering and Technology (TRAMIET)established in 2009 imparting education in the B. Tech. and Diploma programme in different disciplines of engineering and technology. Abhilashi College of Nursing at Tanda, P.O. Balt, Distt Mandi is imparting education in B.Sc.Nursing, GNM, ANM and Post-Basic B.Sc. Nursing courses. For to the requirement of people of Chailchowk and surrounding areas, Abhilashi Hospital came into operation at Chailchowk in October, 2020.