A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University vs Chanakya National Law University
A side-by-side look at A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh and Chanakya National Law University in Patna, Bihar, 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 | Chanakya National Law University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Private | Government |
| Location | Shimla, Himachal Pradesh | Patna, Bihar |
| Course fee range | ₹1.5L – ₹4.8L | ₹1.5L – ₹9.6L |
| Highest package | ₹12 LPA | ₹18 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | Not ranked | #17, Law |
| Programmes listed | 11 | 4 |
| Streams | Arts, Science | Arts |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | Not matched yet | U-0063 |
| In the official registers | UGC | UGC, NIRF, AISHE |
| Official website | agu.edu.in | cnlu.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
- Both list course fees from ₹1.5 lakh.
- Chanakya National Law University lists the higher top package: ₹18 LPA, against ₹12 LPA at A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University.
- Chanakya National Law University is ranked 17 in the NIRF 2025 Law 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 Chanakya National Law University is in Patna, Bihar, about 990 km apart.
- A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University is a private institution and Chanakya National Law University is a government institution.
- A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University lists 11 programmes and Chanakya National Law University lists 4; 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 Chanakya National Law University lists 4; 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 Chanakya National Law University (1)
- Ph.D

