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

A side-by-side look at A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh and GNA University in Phagwara, Punjab, 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.

A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University logoA.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla UniversityShimla, Himachal PradeshPrivateGNA University logoGNA UniversityPhagwara, PunjabPrivate

At a glance

From the Disha Stars directory, read 2 October 2026, and NIRF 2025
DetailA.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla UniversityGNA University
TypePrivatePrivate
LocationShimla, Himachal PradeshPhagwara, Punjab
Course fee range₹1.5L – ₹4.8L₹1.4L – ₹6.8L
Highest package₹12 LPA₹12 LPA
NIRF 2025Not rankedNot ranked
Programmes listed1111
StreamsArts, ScienceCommerce, Science
Study modeFull-timeFull-time
AISHE codeNot matched yetU-0789
In the official registersUGCUGC, AISHE
Official websiteagu.edu.in gnauniversity.edu.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 GNA University: from ₹1.4 lakh, against ₹1.5 lakh at A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University.
  • Both list a highest package of ₹12 LPA.
  • 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 GNA University is in Phagwara, Punjab, about 130 km apart.
  • A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University lists 11 programmes and GNA University lists 11; 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 GNA University lists 11; see each profile for the full list.

Offered at both (8)

  • B.Tech / B.E.
  • MBA / PGDM
  • BBA
  • BCA
  • MCA
  • B.Sc
  • B.Pharm
  • M.Tech

Only at A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University (3)

  • BA
  • Law (LLB / BA LLB)
  • Hotel Management

Only at GNA University (3)

  • B.Com
  • B.Des
  • M.Sc

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