A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University vs Central University of Himachal Pradesh
A side-by-side look at A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh and Central University of Himachal Pradesh in Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, both offering MBA / PGDM, BBA and MCA and 2 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 | Central University of Himachal Pradesh |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Private | Government |
| Location | Shimla, Himachal Pradesh | Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh |
| Course fee range | ₹1.5L – ₹4.8L | ₹22k – ₹46k |
| Highest package | ₹12 LPA | ₹8 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | Not ranked | Not ranked |
| Programmes listed | 11 | 11 |
| Streams | Arts, Science | Arts, Commerce, Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | Not matched yet | U-0178 |
| In the official registers | UGC | UGC, AISHE |
| Official website | agu.edu.in | cuhimachal.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 Himachal Pradesh: from ₹22,000, 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 ₹8 LPA at Central University of Himachal Pradesh.
- Neither is in the NIRF 2025 rankings, which list only the top institutions in each category.
- Both are in Himachal Pradesh: A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University in Shimla and Central University of Himachal Pradesh in Dharamshala, about 150 km apart.
- A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University is a private institution and Central University of Himachal Pradesh is a government institution.
- A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University lists 11 programmes and Central University of Himachal Pradesh lists 11; 5 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 Himachal Pradesh lists 11; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (5)
- MBA / PGDM
- BBA
- MCA
- B.Sc
- BA
Only at A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University (6)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- BCA
- Law (LLB / BA LLB)
- B.Pharm
- Hotel Management
- M.Tech
Only at Central University of Himachal Pradesh (5)
- B.Com
- M.Sc
- MA
- M.Com
- Ph.D
