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Apex university vs Himachal Pradesh University

A side-by-side look at Apex university in Jaipur, Rajasthan and Himachal Pradesh University in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, both offering B.Tech / B.E., MBA / PGDM and BBA and 8 more courses. Fees and packages are as listed in the Disha Stars directory; ranks are from NIRF 2025.

At a glance

From the Disha Stars directory, read 2 October 2026, and NIRF 2025
DetailApex universityHimachal Pradesh University
TypePrivateGovernment
LocationJaipur, RajasthanShimla, Himachal Pradesh
Course fee range₹1.2L – ₹5.6L₹33.5k – ₹2.8L
Highest package₹30 LPA₹12 LPA
NIRF 2025Not rankedNot ranked
Programmes listed1412
StreamsArts, ScienceArts, Commerce, Science
Study modeFull-timeFull-time
AISHE codeU-1038U-0183
In the official registersUGC, AISHEUGC, AISHE
Official websiteapexuniversity.co.in hpuniv.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 Himachal Pradesh University: from ₹33,500, against ₹1.2 lakh at Apex university.
  • Apex university lists the higher top package: ₹30 LPA, against ₹12 LPA at Himachal Pradesh University.
  • Neither is in the NIRF 2025 rankings, which list only the top institutions in each category.
  • Apex university is in Jaipur, Rajasthan and Himachal Pradesh University is in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, about 450 km apart.
  • Apex university is a private institution and Himachal Pradesh University is a government institution.
  • Apex university lists 14 programmes and Himachal Pradesh University lists 12; 11 of the degrees on Disha Stars are offered at both.

Courses

Degrees each college lists that Disha Stars tracks. Apex university lists 14 programmes in all and Himachal Pradesh University lists 12; see each profile for the full list.

Offered at both (11)

  • B.Tech / B.E.
  • MBA / PGDM
  • BBA
  • BCA
  • MCA
  • Law (LLB / BA LLB)
  • B.Pharm
  • M.Tech
  • M.Sc
  • MA
  • LLM

Only at Apex university (2)

  • B.Sc
  • BA

Only at Himachal Pradesh University (1)

  • M.Com

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