A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University vs Central University of Gujarat
A side-by-side look at A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh and Central University of Gujarat in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, both offering MBA / PGDM. 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 University of Gujarat |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Private | Government |
| Location | Shimla, Himachal Pradesh | Gandhinagar, Gujarat |
| Course fee range | ₹1.5L – ₹4.8L | ₹31.5k – ₹72.5k |
| Highest package | ₹12 LPA | ₹12 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | Not ranked | Not ranked |
| Programmes listed | 11 | 6 |
| Streams | Arts, Science | Arts, Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | Not matched yet | U-0126 |
| In the official registers | UGC | UGC, AISHE |
| Official website | agu.edu.in | cug.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 University of Gujarat: from ₹31,500, against ₹1.5 lakh at A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University.
- Both list a highest package of ₹12 LPA.
- 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 University of Gujarat is in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, about 980 km apart.
- A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University is a private institution and Central University of Gujarat is a government institution.
- A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University lists 11 programmes and Central University of Gujarat 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 University of Gujarat lists 6; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (1)
- MBA / PGDM
Only at A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University (10)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- BBA
- BCA
- MCA
- B.Sc
- BA
- Law (LLB / BA LLB)
- B.Pharm
- Hotel Management
- M.Tech
Only at Central University of Gujarat (3)
- M.Sc
- MA
- Ph.D
