A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University vs Cluster University of Jammu
A side-by-side look at A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh and Cluster University of Jammu in Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir, both offering MBA / PGDM, BBA and BCA and 3 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 | Cluster University of Jammu |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Private | Government |
| Location | Shimla, Himachal Pradesh | Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir |
| Course fee range | ₹1.5L – ₹4.8L | ₹29.5k – ₹1.1L |
| Highest package | ₹12 LPA | ₹6 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 | Not matched yet |
| In the official registers | UGC | UGC, AICTE |
| Official website | agu.edu.in | clujammu.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 Cluster University of Jammu: from ₹29,500, 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 Cluster University of Jammu.
- 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 Cluster University of Jammu is in Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir, about 280 km apart.
- A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University is a private institution and Cluster University of Jammu is a government institution.
- A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University lists 11 programmes and Cluster University of Jammu lists 11; 6 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 Cluster University of Jammu lists 11; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (6)
- MBA / PGDM
- BBA
- BCA
- MCA
- B.Sc
- BA
Only at A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University (5)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- Law (LLB / BA LLB)
- B.Pharm
- Hotel Management
- M.Tech
Only at Cluster University of Jammu (4)
- B.Com
- M.Sc
- MA
- M.Com
