A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University vs Indian Agricultural Research Institute
A side-by-side look at A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh and Indian Agricultural Research Institute in New Delhi, Delhi, both offering M.Tech. 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 | Indian Agricultural Research Institute |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Private | Deemed |
| Location | Shimla, Himachal Pradesh | New Delhi, Delhi |
| Course fee range | ₹1.5L – ₹4.8L | ₹42.5k – ₹79.5k |
| Highest package | ₹12 LPA | ₹18 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | Not ranked | #16, University |
| Programmes listed | 11 | 3 |
| Streams | Arts, Science | Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | Not matched yet | U-0101 |
| In the official registers | UGC | UGC, NIRF, AISHE |
| Official website | agu.edu.in | iari.res.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 Indian Agricultural Research Institute: from ₹42,500, against ₹1.5 lakh at A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University.
- Indian Agricultural Research Institute lists the higher top package: ₹18 LPA, against ₹12 LPA at A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University.
- Indian Agricultural Research Institute is ranked 16 in the NIRF 2025 University 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 Indian Agricultural Research Institute is in New Delhi, Delhi, about 270 km apart.
- A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University is a private institution and Indian Agricultural Research Institute is a deemed-to-be university.
- A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University lists 11 programmes and Indian Agricultural Research Institute lists 3; 1 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 Indian Agricultural Research Institute lists 3; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (1)
- M.Tech
Only at A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University (10)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- MBA / PGDM
- BBA
- BCA
- MCA
- B.Sc
- BA
- Law (LLB / BA LLB)
- B.Pharm
- Hotel Management
Only at Indian Agricultural Research Institute (2)
- M.Sc
- Ph.D
