A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University vs St. Claret College
A side-by-side look at A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh and St. Claret College in Bengaluru, Karnataka, both offering BBA, BCA and B.Sc and 1 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 | St. Claret College |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Private | Private |
| Location | Shimla, Himachal Pradesh | Bengaluru, Karnataka |
| Course fee range | ₹1.5L – ₹4.8L | ₹1.7L – ₹3.6L |
| Highest package | ₹12 LPA | ₹8 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | Not ranked | Not ranked |
| Programmes listed | 11 | 7 |
| Streams | Arts, Science | Arts, Commerce, Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | Not matched yet | C-20977 |
| In the official registers | UGC | UGC-2F, AICTE, AISHE |
| Official website | agu.edu.in | claretcollege.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 ₹1.7 lakh at St. Claret College.
- A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University lists the higher top package: ₹12 LPA, against ₹8 LPA at St. Claret College.
- 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 St. Claret College is in Bengaluru, Karnataka, about 2,010 km apart.
- A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University lists 11 programmes and St. Claret College lists 7; 4 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 St. Claret College lists 7; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (4)
- BBA
- BCA
- B.Sc
- BA
Only at A.P.G. (Alakh Prakash Goyal) Shimla University (7)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- MBA / PGDM
- MCA
- Law (LLB / BA LLB)
- B.Pharm
- Hotel Management
- M.Tech
Only at St. Claret College (3)
- B.Com
- M.Sc
- M.Com

