Located in the heart of Mandi town, Vallabh Govt College Mandi, named after Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel, is the first structure that one witnesses once they exit the Main Bus Station here. VGC Mandi is not only one of the biggest colleges in the region, with its breadth of courses and the student body being among the largest, it also is a constant feature in all the cultural festivities of the town.
The iconic Shivratri festival brings the local deities right to the campus, giving everyone who is connected to the college a taste of the richness of the culture that the town holds. Located right beside the famous Paddal ground, there is no dearth of extra-curricular opportunities for the students here, providing them enough exposure for a well-rounded holistic development.