A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University vs Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies
A side-by-side look at A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh and Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, both offering BA. 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 | Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Private | Deemed |
| Location | Shimla, Himachal Pradesh | Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh |
| Course fee range | ₹1.5L – ₹4.8L | ₹14.9k – ₹32.5k |
| Highest package | ₹12 LPA | ₹6 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | Not ranked | Not ranked |
| Programmes listed | 11 | 6 |
| Streams | Arts, Science | Arts |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | Not matched yet | U-0503 |
| In the official registers | UGC | UGC, AISHE |
| Official website | agu.edu.in | cihts.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 Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies: from ₹14,900, 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 ₹6 LPA at Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies.
- 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 Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies is in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, about 860 km apart.
- A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University is a private institution and Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies is a deemed-to-be university.
- A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University lists 11 programmes and Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies lists 6; 1 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 Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies lists 6; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (1)
- BA
Only at A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University (10)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- MBA / PGDM
- BBA
- BCA
- MCA
- B.Sc
- Law (LLB / BA LLB)
- B.Pharm
- Hotel Management
- M.Tech
Only at Central Institute of Higher Tibetan Studies (2)
- MA
- Ph.D
