A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University vs National Institute of Technology Calicut
A side-by-side look at A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh and National Institute of Technology Calicut in Kozhikode, Kerala, both offering B.Tech / B.E., MBA / PGDM and MCA and 1 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 | National Institute of Technology Calicut |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Private | Government |
| Location | Shimla, Himachal Pradesh | Kozhikode, Kerala |
| Course fee range | ₹1.5L – ₹4.8L | ₹1L – ₹6.2L |
| Highest package | ₹12 LPA | ₹67.6 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | Not ranked | #45, Overall |
| Programmes listed | 11 | 8 |
| Streams | Arts, Science | Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | Not matched yet | U-0263 |
| In the official registers | UGC | NIRF, AISHE |
| Official website | agu.edu.in | nitc.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 National Institute of Technology Calicut: from ₹1 lakh, against ₹1.5 lakh at A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University.
- National Institute of Technology Calicut lists the higher top package: ₹67.6 LPA, against ₹12 LPA at A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University.
- National Institute of Technology Calicut is ranked 45 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 National Institute of Technology Calicut is in Kozhikode, Kerala, about 2,200 km apart.
- A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University is a private institution and National Institute of Technology Calicut is a government institution.
- A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University lists 11 programmes and National Institute of Technology Calicut lists 8; 4 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 National Institute of Technology Calicut lists 8; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (4)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- MBA / PGDM
- MCA
- M.Tech
Only at A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University (7)
- BBA
- BCA
- B.Sc
- BA
- Law (LLB / BA LLB)
- B.Pharm
- Hotel Management
Only at National Institute of Technology Calicut (3)
- B.Arch
- M.Sc
- Ph.D
