National Institute of Technology Hamirpur is one of the thirty-one NITs of the country, which came into existence in 1986 as Regional Engineering College, and later upgraded to National Institute of Technology. The Institute offers Bachelor, Master, and Doctoral programs in Engineering, Sciences, Architecture, Management, and Humanities. Abundant green grasslands and wide valleys set against imposing snow-clad mountains; crystal clear lakes, flowing rivers and spurting streams; fruit laden groves and soft terraces of corn and tea are characteristics of Himachal Pradesh. 

Hamirpur area is situated at a relatively lower elevation with an altitude of 900 meters, is comparatively warmer and has a picturesque surrounding, facing snow clad Dhauladhar mountain ranges covered with lush green Pine forests. The place has healthy climate with moderate temperature ranging from 1 degree Celsius to 38 degree Celsius. 

The campus is located in the picturesque surrounding and facing snow clad Dhauladhar Mountain ranges. It is surrounded by lush green pine trees. The campus is well laid with roads, electricity installations, water supply, underground drainage, etc.

The department of Mathematics & Scientific Computing came into existence in August-2009. Previously, this department was a part of the formerly department of Applied Sciences & Humanities, which came into existence in 1986. Presently this department has 12 regular faculty members from diverse areas of specialization in Mathematics, Statistics, Operational Research, Image Processing and Cryptography & Network Security. 

We have developed quality infrastructure to fulfil the needs of various science and engineering mainstreams. The Department has a vibrant research atmosphere backed up by good infrastructural facilities. 

The department offers B.Tech four-year program in Mathematics and Computing since 2020, M.Sc. in Mathematics & Scientific Computing and Ph.D. in various specializations of Mathematics, Statistics & Cryptography.