A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University vs Harichand Guruchand University
A side-by-side look at A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh and Harichand Guruchand University in Thakurnagar, West Bengal, both offering MBA / PGDM, B.Sc and BA. 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 | Harichand Guruchand University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Private | Government |
| Location | Shimla, Himachal Pradesh | Thakurnagar, West Bengal |
| Course fee range | ₹1.5L – ₹4.8L | ₹20.6k – ₹1L |
| Highest package | ₹12 LPA | ₹6 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 | U-1172 |
| In the official registers | UGC | UGC, AISHE |
| Official website | agu.edu.in | harichandguruchanduniversity.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 Harichand Guruchand University: from ₹20,600, 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 Harichand Guruchand 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 Harichand Guruchand University is in Thakurnagar, West Bengal, about 1,450 km apart.
- A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University is a private institution and Harichand Guruchand University is a government institution.
- A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University lists 11 programmes and Harichand Guruchand University lists 10; 3 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 Harichand Guruchand University lists 10; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (3)
- MBA / PGDM
- B.Sc
- BA
Only at A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University (8)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- BBA
- BCA
- MCA
- Law (LLB / BA LLB)
- B.Pharm
- Hotel Management
- M.Tech
Only at Harichand Guruchand University (6)
- B.Com
- B.Ed
- M.Sc
- MA
- M.Com
- Ph.D
