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Aryabhatta Knowledge University vs Himachal Pradesh University

A side-by-side look at Aryabhatta Knowledge University in Patna, Bihar and Himachal Pradesh University in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, both offering B.Tech / B.E., BBA and BCA and 3 more courses. Fees and packages are as listed in the Disha Stars directory; ranks are from NIRF 2025.

Aryabhatta Knowledge University logoAryabhatta Knowledge UniversityPatna, BiharGovernmentHimachal Pradesh University logoHimachal Pradesh UniversityShimla, Himachal PradeshGovernment

At a glance

From the Disha Stars directory, read 2 October 2026, and NIRF 2025
DetailAryabhatta Knowledge UniversityHimachal Pradesh University
TypeGovernmentGovernment
LocationPatna, BiharShimla, Himachal Pradesh
Course fee range₹1.2L – ₹3.6L₹33.5k – ₹2.8L
Highest package₹12 LPA₹12 LPA
NIRF 2025Not rankedNot ranked
Programmes listed912
StreamsScienceArts, Commerce, Science
Study modeFull-timeFull-time
AISHE codeU-0057U-0183
In the official registersUGC, AICTE, AISHEUGC, AISHE
Official websiteakubihar.ac.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 Aryabhatta Knowledge University.
  • Both list a highest package of ₹12 LPA.
  • Neither is in the NIRF 2025 rankings, which list only the top institutions in each category.
  • Aryabhatta Knowledge University is in Patna, Bihar and Himachal Pradesh University is in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, about 990 km apart.
  • Aryabhatta Knowledge University lists 9 programmes and Himachal Pradesh University lists 12; 6 of the degrees on Disha Stars are offered at both.

Courses

Degrees each college lists that Disha Stars tracks. Aryabhatta Knowledge University lists 9 programmes in all and Himachal Pradesh University lists 12; see each profile for the full list.

Offered at both (6)

  • B.Tech / B.E.
  • BBA
  • BCA
  • MCA
  • B.Pharm
  • M.Tech

Only at Aryabhatta Knowledge University (2)

  • MBBS
  • B.Ed

Only at Himachal Pradesh University (6)

  • MBA / PGDM
  • Law (LLB / BA LLB)
  • M.Sc
  • MA
  • M.Com
  • LLM

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