A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University vs G. M. University
A side-by-side look at A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh and G. M. University in Sambalpur, Odisha, 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 | G. M. University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Private | Government |
| Location | Shimla, Himachal Pradesh | Sambalpur, Odisha |
| Course fee range | ₹1.5L – ₹4.8L | ₹36k – ₹1.2L |
| Highest package | ₹12 LPA | ₹8 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | Not ranked | Not ranked |
| Programmes listed | 11 | 10 |
| 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 | Not matched yet |
| Official website | agu.edu.in | gmuniversity.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 G. M. University: from ₹36,000, 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 ₹8 LPA at G. M. University.
- 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 G. M. University is in Sambalpur, Odisha, about 1,270 km apart.
- A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University is a private institution and G. M. University is a government institution.
- A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University lists 11 programmes and G. M. University lists 10; 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 G. M. University lists 10; 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 G. M. University (4)
- B.Com
- M.Sc
- MA
- M.Com
