Birla Institute of Technology & Science vs Himachal Pradesh University
A side-by-side look at Birla Institute of Technology & Science in Pilani, Rajasthan and Himachal Pradesh University in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, both offering B.Tech / B.E., MBA / PGDM and M.Tech and 1 more courses. Fees and packages are as listed in the Disha Stars directory; ranks are from NIRF 2025.
At a glance
| Detail | Birla Institute of Technology & Science | Himachal Pradesh University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Deemed | Government |
| Location | Pilani, Rajasthan | Shimla, Himachal Pradesh |
| Course fee range | ₹7L – ₹21.6L | ₹33.5k – ₹2.8L |
| Highest package | ₹1.2 Cr | ₹12 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | #7, University | Not ranked |
| Programmes listed | 5 | 12 |
| Streams | Science | Arts, Commerce, Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0391 | U-0183 |
| In the official registers | UGC, AICTE, NIRF, AISHE | UGC, AISHE |
| Official website | bits-pilani.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 ₹7 lakh at Birla Institute of Technology & Science.
- Birla Institute of Technology & Science lists the higher top package: ₹1.2 Cr, against ₹12 LPA at Himachal Pradesh University.
- Birla Institute of Technology & Science is ranked 7 in the NIRF 2025 University category; Himachal Pradesh University is not in the NIRF 2025 lists.
- Birla Institute of Technology & Science is in Pilani, Rajasthan and Himachal Pradesh University is in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, about 340 km apart.
- Birla Institute of Technology & Science is a deemed-to-be university and Himachal Pradesh University is a government institution.
- Birla Institute of Technology & Science lists 5 programmes and Himachal Pradesh University lists 12; 4 of the degrees on Disha Stars are offered at both.
Courses
Degrees each college lists that Disha Stars tracks. Birla Institute of Technology & Science lists 5 programmes in all and Himachal Pradesh University lists 12; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (4)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- MBA / PGDM
- M.Tech
- M.Sc
Only at Birla Institute of Technology & Science (1)
- Ph.D
Only at Himachal Pradesh University (8)
- BBA
- BCA
- MCA
- Law (LLB / BA LLB)
- B.Pharm
- MA
- M.Com
- LLM
