A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University vs ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education
A side-by-side look at A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh and ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education in Hyderabad, Telangana, both offering B.Tech / B.E., MBA / PGDM and BBA and 2 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 | ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Private | Deemed |
| Location | Shimla, Himachal Pradesh | Hyderabad, Telangana |
| Course fee range | ₹1.5L – ₹4.8L | ₹1.5L – ₹16L |
| Highest package | ₹12 LPA | ₹29 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | Not ranked | #46, Management |
| Programmes listed | 11 | 7 |
| Streams | Arts, Science | Arts, Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | Not matched yet | U-0012 |
| In the official registers | UGC | UGC, AICTE, NIRF, AISHE |
| Official website | agu.edu.in | ifheindia.org |
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
- Both list course fees from ₹1.5 lakh.
- ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education lists the higher top package: ₹29 LPA, against ₹12 LPA at A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University.
- ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education is ranked 46 in the NIRF 2025 Management 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 ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education is in Hyderabad, Telangana, about 1,530 km apart.
- A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University is a private institution and ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education is a deemed-to-be university.
- A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University lists 11 programmes and ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education lists 7; 5 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 ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education lists 7; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (5)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- MBA / PGDM
- BBA
- BA
- Law (LLB / BA LLB)
Only at A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University (6)
- BCA
- MCA
- B.Sc
- B.Pharm
- Hotel Management
- M.Tech
Only at ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education (2)
- B.Com
- Ph.D
