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A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University vs G. D. Goenka University

A side-by-side look at A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh and G. D. Goenka University in Gurugram, Haryana, both offering B.Tech / B.E., MBA / PGDM and BBA and 7 more courses. Fees and packages are as listed in the Disha Stars directory; ranks are from NIRF 2025.

A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University logoA.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla UniversityShimla, Himachal PradeshPrivateG. D. Goenka University logoG. D. Goenka UniversityGurugram, HaryanaPrivateNIRF 2025, Pharmacy #90

At a glance

From the Disha Stars directory, read 2 October 2026, and NIRF 2025
DetailA.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla UniversityG. D. Goenka University
TypePrivatePrivate
LocationShimla, Himachal PradeshGurugram, Haryana
Course fee range₹1.5L – ₹4.8L₹3L – ₹13L
Highest package₹12 LPA₹30 LPA
NIRF 2025Not ranked#90, Pharmacy
Programmes listed1111
StreamsArts, ScienceArts, Science
Study modeFull-timeFull-time
AISHE codeNot matched yetU-0720
In the official registersUGCUGC, NIRF, AISHE
Official websiteagu.edu.in gdgoenkauniversity.com

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 A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University: from ₹1.5 lakh, against ₹3 lakh at G. D. Goenka University.
  • G. D. Goenka University lists the higher top package: ₹30 LPA, against ₹12 LPA at A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University.
  • G. D. Goenka University is ranked 90 in the NIRF 2025 Pharmacy 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 G. D. Goenka University is in Gurugram, Haryana, about 310 km apart.
  • A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University lists 11 programmes and G. D. Goenka University lists 11; 10 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 G. D. Goenka University lists 11; see each profile for the full list.

Offered at both (10)

  • B.Tech / B.E.
  • MBA / PGDM
  • BBA
  • BCA
  • MCA
  • B.Sc
  • BA
  • Law (LLB / BA LLB)
  • B.Pharm
  • M.Tech

Only at A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University (1)

  • Hotel Management

Only at G. D. Goenka University (1)

  • Ph.D

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