A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University vs L M Thapar School of Management
A side-by-side look at A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh and L M Thapar School of Management in Dera Bassi, Punjab, 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 | L M Thapar School of Management |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Private | Deemed |
| Location | Shimla, Himachal Pradesh | Dera Bassi, Punjab |
| Course fee range | ₹1.5L – ₹4.8L | ₹4.5L – ₹15.7L |
| Highest package | ₹12 LPA | ₹25 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | Not ranked | Not ranked |
| Programmes listed | 11 | 2 |
| Streams | Arts, Science | Any |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | Not matched yet | Not matched yet |
| In the official registers | UGC | AICTE |
| Official website | agu.edu.in | lmtsm.thapar.edu |
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 ₹4.5 lakh at L M Thapar School of Management.
- L M Thapar School of Management lists the higher top package: ₹25 LPA, against ₹12 LPA at A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla 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 L M Thapar School of Management is in Dera Bassi, Punjab, about 60 km apart.
- A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University is a private institution and L M Thapar School of Management is a deemed-to-be university.
- A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University lists 11 programmes and L M Thapar School of Management lists 2; 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 L M Thapar School of Management lists 2; 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 L M Thapar School of Management (1)
- Ph.D
