A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University vs Birla Institute of Technology & Science
A side-by-side look at A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh and Birla Institute of Technology & Science in Pilani, Rajasthan, both offering B.Tech / B.E., MBA / PGDM and M.Tech. 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 | Birla Institute of Technology & Science |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Private | Deemed |
| Location | Shimla, Himachal Pradesh | Pilani, Rajasthan |
| Course fee range | ₹1.5L – ₹4.8L | ₹7L – ₹21.6L |
| Highest package | ₹12 LPA | ₹1.2 Cr |
| NIRF 2025 | Not ranked | #7, University |
| Programmes listed | 11 | 5 |
| Streams | Arts, Science | Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | Not matched yet | U-0391 |
| In the official registers | UGC | UGC, AICTE, NIRF, AISHE |
| Official website | agu.edu.in | bits-pilani.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 A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University: from ₹1.5 lakh, against ₹7 lakh at Birla Institute of Technology & Science.
- Birla Institute of Technology & Science lists the higher top package: ₹1.2 Cr, against ₹12 LPA at A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University.
- Birla Institute of Technology & Science is ranked 7 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 Birla Institute of Technology & Science is in Pilani, Rajasthan, about 340 km apart.
- A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University is a private institution and Birla Institute of Technology & Science is a deemed-to-be university.
- A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University lists 11 programmes and Birla Institute of Technology & Science lists 5; 3 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 Birla Institute of Technology & Science lists 5; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (3)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- MBA / PGDM
- M.Tech
Only at A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University (8)
- BBA
- BCA
- MCA
- B.Sc
- BA
- Law (LLB / BA LLB)
- B.Pharm
- Hotel Management
Only at Birla Institute of Technology & Science (2)
- M.Sc
- Ph.D
