A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University vs Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIM Bangalore)
A side-by-side look at A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh and Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIM Bangalore) in Bengaluru, Karnataka, both offering MBA / PGDM. 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 Institute of Management Bangalore (IIM Bangalore) |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Private | Government |
| Location | Shimla, Himachal Pradesh | Bengaluru, Karnataka |
| Course fee range | ₹1.5L – ₹4.8L | ₹18L – ₹30L |
| Highest package | ₹12 LPA | ₹80 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | Not ranked | #2, Management |
| Programmes listed | 11 | 6 |
| Streams | Arts, Science | Any |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | Not matched yet | U-1014 |
| In the official registers | UGC | NIRF, AISHE |
| Official website | agu.edu.in | iimb.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 A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University: from ₹1.5 lakh, against ₹18 lakh at Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIM Bangalore).
- Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIM Bangalore) lists the higher top package: ₹80 LPA, against ₹12 LPA at A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University.
- Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIM Bangalore) is ranked 2 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 Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIM Bangalore) is in Bengaluru, Karnataka, about 2,020 km apart.
- A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University is a private institution and Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIM Bangalore) is a government institution.
- A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University lists 11 programmes and Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIM Bangalore) lists 6; 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 Institute of Management Bangalore (IIM Bangalore) lists 6; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (1)
- MBA / PGDM
Only at A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University (10)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- BBA
- BCA
- MCA
- B.Sc
- BA
- Law (LLB / BA LLB)
- B.Pharm
- Hotel Management
- M.Tech
Only at Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIM Bangalore) (1)
- Ph.D
