A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University vs Rajiv Gandhi University
A side-by-side look at A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh and Rajiv Gandhi University in Doimukh, Arunachal Pradesh, both offering B.Tech / B.E., MBA / PGDM and BCA and 2 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 | Rajiv Gandhi University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Private | Government |
| Location | Shimla, Himachal Pradesh | Doimukh, Arunachal Pradesh |
| Course fee range | ₹1.5L – ₹4.8L | ₹31k – ₹2.3L |
| Highest package | ₹12 LPA | ₹12 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | Not ranked | #151-200, University |
| Programmes listed | 11 | 8 |
| Streams | Arts, Science | Arts, Commerce, Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | Not matched yet | U-0047 |
| In the official registers | UGC | UGC, AICTE, NIRF, AISHE |
| Official website | agu.edu.in | rgu.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 University: from ₹31,000, against ₹1.5 lakh at A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University.
- Both list a highest package of ₹12 LPA.
- Rajiv Gandhi University is ranked 151-200 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 Rajiv Gandhi University is in Doimukh, Arunachal Pradesh, about 1,670 km apart.
- A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University is a private institution and Rajiv Gandhi University is a government institution.
- A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University lists 11 programmes and Rajiv Gandhi University lists 8; 5 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 University lists 8; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (5)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- MBA / PGDM
- BCA
- MCA
- M.Tech
Only at A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University (6)
- BBA
- B.Sc
- BA
- Law (LLB / BA LLB)
- B.Pharm
- Hotel Management
Only at Rajiv Gandhi University (5)
- B.Ed
- M.Sc
- MA
- M.Com
- Ph.D
