A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University vs Sikkim Manipal University
A side-by-side look at A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh and Sikkim Manipal University in Gangtok, Sikkim, both offering B.Tech / B.E., MBA / PGDM and BBA and 4 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 | Sikkim Manipal University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Private | Private |
| Location | Shimla, Himachal Pradesh | Gangtok, Sikkim |
| Course fee range | ₹1.5L – ₹4.8L | ₹3.9L – ₹57.8L |
| Highest package | ₹12 LPA | ₹24 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | Not ranked | #151-200, University |
| Programmes listed | 11 | 11 |
| Streams | Arts, Science | Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | Not matched yet | U-0431 |
| In the official registers | UGC | UGC, NIRF, AISHE |
| Official website | agu.edu.in | smu.edu.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 ₹3.9 lakh at Sikkim Manipal University.
- Sikkim Manipal University lists the higher top package: ₹24 LPA, against ₹12 LPA at A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University.
- Sikkim Manipal 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 Sikkim Manipal University is in Gangtok, Sikkim, about 1,190 km apart.
- A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University lists 11 programmes and Sikkim Manipal University lists 11; 7 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 Sikkim Manipal University lists 11; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (7)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- MBA / PGDM
- BBA
- BCA
- MCA
- B.Sc
- M.Tech
Only at A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University (4)
- BA
- Law (LLB / BA LLB)
- B.Pharm
- Hotel Management
Only at Sikkim Manipal University (2)
- MBBS
- M.Sc

