A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University vs Periyar University
A side-by-side look at A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh and Periyar University in Salem, Tamil Nadu, both offering MBA / PGDM, MCA and B.Sc. 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 | Periyar University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Private | Government |
| Location | Shimla, Himachal Pradesh | Salem, Tamil Nadu |
| Course fee range | ₹1.5L – ₹4.8L | ₹18.5k – ₹39.5k |
| Highest package | ₹12 LPA | ₹8 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | Not ranked | #94, University |
| Programmes listed | 11 | 8 |
| Streams | Arts, Science | Arts, Commerce, Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | Not matched yet | U-0470 |
| In the official registers | UGC | UGC, AICTE, NIRF, AISHE |
| Official website | agu.edu.in | periyaruniversity.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 Periyar University: from ₹18,500, 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 ₹8 LPA at Periyar University.
- Periyar University is ranked 94 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 Periyar University is in Salem, Tamil Nadu, about 2,160 km apart.
- A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University is a private institution and Periyar University is a government institution.
- A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University lists 11 programmes and Periyar University lists 8; 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 Periyar University lists 8; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (3)
- MBA / PGDM
- MCA
- B.Sc
Only at A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University (8)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- BBA
- BCA
- BA
- Law (LLB / BA LLB)
- B.Pharm
- Hotel Management
- M.Tech
Only at Periyar University (4)
- M.Sc
- MA
- M.Com
- Ph.D
