A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University vs Annamalai University
A side-by-side look at A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh and Annamalai University in Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu, both offering B.Tech / B.E., MBA / PGDM and MCA and 3 more courses. Fees and packages are as listed in the Disha Stars directory; ranks are from NIRF 2025.
At a glance
| Detail | A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University | Annamalai University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Private | Government |
| Location | Shimla, Himachal Pradesh | Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu |
| Course fee range | ₹1.5L – ₹4.8L | ₹30k – ₹2.2L |
| Highest package | ₹12 LPA | ₹12 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | Not ranked | #101-150, University |
| Programmes listed | 11 | 9 |
| Streams | Arts, Science | Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | Not matched yet | U-0443 |
| In the official registers | UGC | UGC, AICTE, NIRF, AISHE |
| Official website | agu.edu.in | annamalaiuniversity.ac.in |
Fees and packages are as each college listed them in the Disha Stars directory, so confirm them with the college before you apply. What we check
How they differ
- Listed course fees start lower at Annamalai University: from ₹30,000, against ₹1.5 lakh at A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University.
- Both list a highest package of ₹12 LPA.
- Annamalai University is ranked 101-150 in the NIRF 2025 University category; A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University is not in the NIRF 2025 lists.
- A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University is in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh and Annamalai University is in Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu, about 2,200 km apart.
- A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University is a private institution and Annamalai University is a government institution.
- A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University lists 11 programmes and Annamalai University lists 9; 6 of the degrees on Disha Stars are offered at both.
Courses
Degrees each college lists that Disha Stars tracks. A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University lists 11 programmes in all and Annamalai University lists 9; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (6)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- MBA / PGDM
- MCA
- B.Sc
- B.Pharm
- M.Tech
Only at A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University (5)
- BBA
- BCA
- BA
- Law (LLB / BA LLB)
- Hotel Management
Only at Annamalai University (2)
- M.Sc
- Ph.D
