A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University vs Panjab University
A side-by-side look at A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh and Panjab University in Chandigarh, Chandigarh, both offering B.Tech / B.E., MBA / PGDM and B.Sc and 3 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 | Panjab University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Private | Government |
| Location | Shimla, Himachal Pradesh | Chandigarh, Chandigarh |
| Course fee range | ₹1.5L – ₹4.8L | ₹50k – ₹3.8L |
| Highest package | ₹12 LPA | ₹80 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | Not ranked | #35, University |
| Programmes listed | 11 | 12 |
| Streams | Arts, Science | Arts, Commerce, Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | Not matched yet | U-0078 |
| In the official registers | UGC | UGC, AICTE, NIRF, AISHE |
| Official website | agu.edu.in | puchd.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 Panjab University: from ₹50,000, against ₹1.5 lakh at A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University.
- Panjab University lists the higher top package: ₹80 LPA, against ₹12 LPA at A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University.
- Panjab University is ranked 35 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 Panjab University is in Chandigarh, Chandigarh, about 50 km apart.
- A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University is a private institution and Panjab University is a government institution.
- A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University lists 11 programmes and Panjab University lists 12; 6 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 Panjab University lists 12; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (6)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- MBA / PGDM
- B.Sc
- Law (LLB / BA LLB)
- B.Pharm
- M.Tech
Only at A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University (5)
- BBA
- BCA
- MCA
- BA
- Hotel Management
Only at Panjab University (6)
- M.Sc
- MA
- M.Com
- LLM
- M.Pharm
- Ph.D
