A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University vs Rajiv Gandhi Govt. Engg. College Kangra at Nagrota Kangra
A side-by-side look at A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh and Rajiv Gandhi Govt. Engg. College Kangra at Nagrota Kangra in Nagrota Bagwan, Himachal Pradesh, both offering B.Tech / B.E.. 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 | Rajiv Gandhi Govt. Engg. College Kangra at Nagrota Kangra |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Private | Government |
| Location | Shimla, Himachal Pradesh | Nagrota Bagwan, Himachal Pradesh |
| Course fee range | ₹1.5L – ₹4.8L | ₹1.1L |
| Highest package | ₹12 LPA | ₹6 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | Not ranked | Not ranked |
| Programmes listed | 11 | 1 |
| Streams | Arts, Science | Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | Not matched yet | C-53367 |
| In the official registers | UGC | AICTE, COA, AISHE |
| Official website | agu.edu.in | rggec.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 Rajiv Gandhi Govt. Engg. College Kangra at Nagrota Kangra: from ₹1.1 lakh, 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 Rajiv Gandhi Govt. Engg. College Kangra at Nagrota Kangra.
- Neither is in the NIRF 2025 rankings, which list only the top institutions in each category.
- Both are in Himachal Pradesh: A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University in Shimla and Rajiv Gandhi Govt. Engg. College Kangra at Nagrota Kangra in Nagrota Bagwan, about 140 km apart.
- A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University is a private institution and Rajiv Gandhi Govt. Engg. College Kangra at Nagrota Kangra is a government institution.
- A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University lists 11 programmes and Rajiv Gandhi Govt. Engg. College Kangra at Nagrota Kangra lists 1; 1 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 Rajiv Gandhi Govt. Engg. College Kangra at Nagrota Kangra lists 1; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (1)
- B.Tech / B.E.
Only at A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University (10)
- MBA / PGDM
- BBA
- BCA
- MCA
- B.Sc
- BA
- Law (LLB / BA LLB)
- B.Pharm
- Hotel Management
- M.Tech
