A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University vs Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati)
A side-by-side look at A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh and Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati) in Guwahati, Assam, both offering B.Tech / B.E., MBA / PGDM and 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 Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati) |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Private | Government |
| Location | Shimla, Himachal Pradesh | Guwahati, Assam |
| Course fee range | ₹1.5L – ₹4.8L | ₹1L – ₹8L |
| Highest package | ₹12 LPA | ₹2.4 Cr |
| NIRF 2025 | Not ranked | #11, Overall |
| Programmes listed | 11 | 7 |
| Streams | Arts, Science | Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | Not matched yet | U-0053 |
| In the official registers | UGC | NIRF, AISHE |
| Official website | agu.edu.in | iitg.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 Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati): from ₹1 lakh, against ₹1.5 lakh at A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University.
- Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati) lists the higher top package: ₹2.4 Cr, against ₹12 LPA at A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University.
- Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati) is ranked 11 in the NIRF 2025 Overall 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 Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati) is in Guwahati, Assam, about 1,520 km apart.
- A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University is a private institution and Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati) is a government institution.
- A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University lists 11 programmes and Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati) lists 7; 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 Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati) lists 7; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (3)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- MBA / PGDM
- M.Tech
Only at A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University (8)
- BBA
- BCA
- MCA
- B.Sc
- BA
- Law (LLB / BA LLB)
- B.Pharm
- Hotel Management
Only at Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati) (3)
- B.Des
- M.Sc
- Ph.D
