A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University vs Rajiv Gandhi University of Knowledge Technologies
A side-by-side look at A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh and Rajiv Gandhi University of Knowledge Technologies in Basar, Telangana, both offering B.Tech / B.E. and M.Tech. 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 of Knowledge Technologies |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Private | Government |
| Location | Shimla, Himachal Pradesh | Basar, Telangana |
| Course fee range | ₹1.5L – ₹4.8L | ₹20k – ₹1.5L |
| Highest package | ₹12 LPA | ₹25 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | Not ranked | Not ranked |
| Programmes listed | 11 | 3 |
| Streams | Arts, Science | Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | Not matched yet | U-0869 |
| In the official registers | UGC | UGC, AISHE |
| Official website | agu.edu.in | rgukt.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 of Knowledge Technologies: from ₹20,000, against ₹1.5 lakh at A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University.
- Rajiv Gandhi University of Knowledge Technologies lists the higher top package: ₹25 LPA, against ₹12 LPA at A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University.
- Neither is in the NIRF 2025 rankings, which list only the top institutions in each category.
- A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University is in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh and Rajiv Gandhi University of Knowledge Technologies is in Basar, Telangana, about 1,370 km apart.
- A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University is a private institution and Rajiv Gandhi University of Knowledge Technologies is a government institution.
- A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University lists 11 programmes and Rajiv Gandhi University of Knowledge Technologies lists 3; 2 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 of Knowledge Technologies lists 3; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (2)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- M.Tech
Only at A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University (9)
- MBA / PGDM
- BBA
- BCA
- MCA
- B.Sc
- BA
- Law (LLB / BA LLB)
- B.Pharm
- Hotel Management

