A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University vs Mahendra Institute of Management and Technical Studies
A side-by-side look at A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh and Mahendra Institute of Management and Technical Studies in Khurda, Odisha, both offering MBA / PGDM, BBA and BCA. 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 | Mahendra Institute of Management and Technical Studies |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Private | Private |
| Location | Shimla, Himachal Pradesh | Khurda, Odisha |
| Course fee range | ₹1.5L – ₹4.8L | ₹90k – ₹1.5L |
| Highest package | ₹12 LPA | ₹6 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | Not ranked | Not ranked |
| Programmes listed | 11 | 4 |
| Streams | Arts, Science | Commerce |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | Not matched yet | S-284 |
| In the official registers | UGC | AICTE, AISHE |
| Official website | agu.edu.in | mahendra.org |
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 Mahendra Institute of Management and Technical Studies: from ₹90,000, against ₹1.5 lakh at A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University.
- A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University lists the higher top package: ₹12 LPA, against ₹6 LPA at Mahendra Institute of Management and Technical Studies.
- 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 Mahendra Institute of Management and Technical Studies is in Khurda, Odisha, about 1,480 km apart.
- A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University lists 11 programmes and Mahendra Institute of Management and Technical Studies lists 4; 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 Mahendra Institute of Management and Technical Studies lists 4; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (3)
- MBA / PGDM
- BBA
- BCA
Only at A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University (8)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- MCA
- B.Sc
- BA
- Law (LLB / BA LLB)
- B.Pharm
- Hotel Management
- M.Tech
Only at Mahendra Institute of Management and Technical Studies (1)
- B.Com
