A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University vs Central University of Tamil Nadu
A side-by-side look at A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh and Central University of Tamil Nadu in Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu, both offering MBA / PGDM, B.Sc and BA and 1 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 Tamil Nadu |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Private | Government |
| Location | Shimla, Himachal Pradesh | Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu |
| Course fee range | ₹1.5L – ₹4.8L | ₹16k – ₹60k |
| Highest package | ₹12 LPA | ₹12 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | Not ranked | #83, University |
| Programmes listed | 11 | 7 |
| Streams | Arts, Science | Arts, Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | Not matched yet | U-0449 |
| In the official registers | UGC | UGC, NIRF, AISHE |
| Official website | agu.edu.in | cutn.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 Tamil Nadu: from ₹16,000, against ₹1.5 lakh at A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University.
- Both list a highest package of ₹12 LPA.
- Central University of Tamil Nadu is ranked 83 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 Central University of Tamil Nadu is in Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu, about 2,270 km apart.
- A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University is a private institution and Central University of Tamil Nadu is a government institution.
- A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University lists 11 programmes and Central University of Tamil Nadu lists 7; 4 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 Tamil Nadu lists 7; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (4)
- MBA / PGDM
- B.Sc
- BA
- M.Tech
Only at A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University (7)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- BBA
- BCA
- MCA
- Law (LLB / BA LLB)
- B.Pharm
- Hotel Management
Only at Central University of Tamil Nadu (3)
- M.Sc
- MA
- Ph.D
