A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University vs Parul University
A side-by-side look at A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh and Parul University in Vadodara, Gujarat, 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 | Parul University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Private | Private |
| Location | Shimla, Himachal Pradesh | Vadodara, Gujarat |
| Course fee range | ₹1.5L – ₹4.8L | ₹1.9L – ₹6.4L |
| Highest package | ₹12 LPA | ₹46 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | Not ranked | #101-150, University |
| Programmes listed | 11 | 14 |
| Streams | Arts, Science | Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | Not matched yet | U-0763 |
| In the official registers | UGC | UGC, AICTE, NIRF, AISHE |
| Official website | agu.edu.in | paruluniversity.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 A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University: from ₹1.5 lakh, against ₹2 lakh at Parul University.
- Parul University lists the higher top package: ₹46 LPA, against ₹12 LPA at A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University.
- Parul University is ranked 101-150 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 Parul University is in Vadodara, Gujarat, about 1,040 km apart.
- A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University lists 11 programmes and Parul 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 Parul 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 Parul University (4)
- B.Des
- M.Sc
- LLM
- M.Pharm
