A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University vs Ashoka Institute of Technology and Management
A side-by-side look at A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh and Ashoka Institute of Technology and Management in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, both offering B.Tech / B.E., MBA / PGDM and BBA 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 | Ashoka Institute of Technology and Management |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Private | Private |
| Location | Shimla, Himachal Pradesh | Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh |
| Course fee range | ₹1.5L – ₹4.8L | ₹1.2L – ₹4.4L |
| Highest package | ₹12 LPA | ₹10 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | Not ranked | Not ranked |
| Programmes listed | 11 | 8 |
| Streams | Arts, Science | Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | Not matched yet | C-47030 |
| In the official registers | UGC | AICTE, AISHE |
| Official website | agu.edu.in | ashokainstitute.com |
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 Ashoka Institute of Technology and Management: from ₹1.2 lakh, against ₹1.5 lakh at A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University.
- A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University lists the higher top package: ₹12 LPA, against ₹10 LPA at Ashoka Institute of Technology and Management.
- Neither is in the NIRF 2025 rankings, which list only the top institutions in each category.
- A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University is in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh and Ashoka Institute of Technology and Management is in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, about 860 km apart.
- A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University lists 11 programmes and Ashoka Institute of Technology and Management lists 8; 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 Ashoka Institute of Technology and Management lists 8; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (6)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- MBA / PGDM
- BBA
- BCA
- B.Pharm
- M.Tech
Only at A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University (5)
- MCA
- B.Sc
- BA
- Law (LLB / BA LLB)
- Hotel Management
Only at Ashoka Institute of Technology and Management (1)
- Diploma / Polytechnic

