A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University vs Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya
A side-by-side look at A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh and Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, both offering B.Tech / B.E., MBA / PGDM and BBA and 5 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 | Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Private | Government |
| Location | Shimla, Himachal Pradesh | Indore, Madhya Pradesh |
| Course fee range | ₹1.5L – ₹4.8L | ₹36k – ₹3.4L |
| Highest package | ₹12 LPA | ₹57 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | Not ranked | #151-200, University |
| Programmes listed | 11 | 12 |
| Streams | Arts, Science | Commerce, Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | Not matched yet | U-0270 |
| In the official registers | UGC | UGC, NIRF, AISHE |
| Official website | agu.edu.in | dauniv.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 Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya: from ₹36,000, against ₹1.5 lakh at A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University.
- Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya lists the higher top package: ₹57 LPA, against ₹12 LPA at A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University.
- Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya is ranked 151-200 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 Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya is in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, about 940 km apart.
- A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University is a private institution and Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya is a government institution.
- A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University lists 11 programmes and Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya lists 12; 8 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 Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya lists 12; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (8)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- MBA / PGDM
- BBA
- BCA
- MCA
- Law (LLB / BA LLB)
- B.Pharm
- M.Tech
Only at A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University (3)
- B.Sc
- BA
- Hotel Management
Only at Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya (4)
- M.Sc
- M.Com
- LLM
- M.Pharm

