A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University vs Lovely Professional University
A side-by-side look at A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh and Lovely Professional University in Phagwara, Punjab, both offering B.Tech / B.E., MBA / PGDM and BBA and 6 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 | Lovely Professional University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Private | Private |
| Location | Shimla, Himachal Pradesh | Phagwara, Punjab |
| Course fee range | ₹1.5L – ₹4.8L | ₹1.8L – ₹7.6L |
| Highest package | ₹12 LPA | ₹3 Cr |
| NIRF 2025 | Not ranked | #31, University |
| Programmes listed | 11 | 14 |
| Streams | Arts, Science | Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | Not matched yet | U-0379 |
| In the official registers | UGC | UGC, NIRF, AISHE |
| Official website | agu.edu.in | lpu.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 ₹1.8 lakh at Lovely Professional University.
- Lovely Professional University lists the higher top package: ₹3 Cr, against ₹12 LPA at A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University.
- Lovely Professional University is ranked 31 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 Lovely Professional University is in Phagwara, Punjab, about 140 km apart.
- A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University lists 11 programmes and Lovely Professional University lists 14; 9 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 Lovely Professional University lists 14; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (9)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- MBA / PGDM
- BBA
- BCA
- MCA
- B.Sc
- Law (LLB / BA LLB)
- B.Pharm
- M.Tech
Only at A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University (2)
- BA
- Hotel Management
Only at Lovely Professional University (4)
- B.Des
- M.Sc
- LLM
- M.Pharm
