A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University vs Maharaja Agrasen Himalayan Garhwal University
A side-by-side look at A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh and Maharaja Agrasen Himalayan Garhwal University in Pauri Garhwal, Uttarakhand, 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 | Maharaja Agrasen Himalayan Garhwal University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Private | Private |
| Location | Shimla, Himachal Pradesh | Pauri Garhwal, Uttarakhand |
| Course fee range | ₹1.5L – ₹4.8L | ₹60k – ₹3.8L |
| Highest package | ₹12 LPA | ₹12 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | Not ranked | Not ranked |
| Programmes listed | 11 | 13 |
| Streams | Arts, Science | Arts, Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | Not matched yet | U-0912 |
| In the official registers | UGC | UGC, PCI, AISHE |
| Official website | agu.edu.in | hgu.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 Maharaja Agrasen Himalayan Garhwal University: from ₹60,000, against ₹1.5 lakh at A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University.
- Both list a highest package of ₹12 LPA.
- 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 Maharaja Agrasen Himalayan Garhwal University is in Pauri Garhwal, Uttarakhand, about 190 km apart.
- A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University lists 11 programmes and Maharaja Agrasen Himalayan Garhwal University lists 13; 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 Maharaja Agrasen Himalayan Garhwal University lists 13; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (9)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- MBA / PGDM
- BBA
- BCA
- MCA
- B.Sc
- BA
- Law (LLB / BA LLB)
- B.Pharm
Only at A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University (2)
- Hotel Management
- M.Tech
Only at Maharaja Agrasen Himalayan Garhwal University (3)
- B.Ed
- M.Sc
- MA
