Ajeenkya D.Y. Patil University vs Himalayan University
A side-by-side look at Ajeenkya D.Y. Patil University in Pune, Maharashtra and Himalayan University in Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh, 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 | Ajeenkya D.Y. Patil University | Himalayan University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Private | Private |
| Location | Pune, Maharashtra | Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh |
| Course fee range | ₹5L – ₹16L | ₹90k – ₹3.8L |
| Highest package | ₹27 LPA | ₹12 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | Not ranked | Not ranked |
| Programmes listed | 11 | 12 |
| Streams | Arts, Science | Arts, Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0885 | U-0719 |
| In the official registers | UGC, NIRF, AISHE | UGC, AISHE |
| Official website | adypu.edu.in | himalayanuniversity.com |
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 Himalayan University: from ₹90,000, against ₹5 lakh at Ajeenkya D.Y. Patil University.
- Ajeenkya D.Y. Patil University lists the higher top package: ₹27 LPA, against ₹12 LPA at Himalayan University.
- Neither is in the NIRF 2025 rankings, which list only the top institutions in each category.
- Ajeenkya D.Y. Patil University is in Pune, Maharashtra and Himalayan University is in Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh, about 2,220 km apart.
- Ajeenkya D.Y. Patil University lists 11 programmes and Himalayan University lists 12; 7 of the degrees on Disha Stars are offered at both.
Courses
Degrees each college lists that Disha Stars tracks. Ajeenkya D.Y. Patil University lists 11 programmes in all and Himalayan University lists 12; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (7)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- MBA / PGDM
- BBA
- BCA
- MCA
- B.Sc
- BA
Only at Ajeenkya D.Y. Patil University (2)
- B.Des
- M.Tech
Only at Himalayan University (5)
- Law (LLB / BA LLB)
- B.Pharm
- B.Ed
- M.Sc
- MA

