Chandigarh University vs Himalayan University
A side-by-side look at Chandigarh University in Mohali, Punjab and Himalayan University in Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh, both offering B.Tech / B.E., MBA / PGDM and BBA and 9 more courses. Fees and packages are as listed in the Disha Stars directory; ranks are from NIRF 2025.
At a glance
| Detail | Chandigarh University | Himalayan University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Private | Private |
| Location | Mohali, Punjab | Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh |
| Course fee range | ₹1.7L – ₹13.6L | ₹90k – ₹3.8L |
| Highest package | ₹1.7 Cr | ₹12 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | #19, University | Not ranked |
| Programmes listed | 51 | 12 |
| Streams | Arts, Commerce, Science | Arts, Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0747 | U-0719 |
| In the official registers | UGC, NIRF, AISHE | UGC, AISHE |
| Official website | cuchd.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 ₹1.7 lakh at Chandigarh University.
- Chandigarh University lists the higher top package: ₹1.7 Cr, against ₹12 LPA at Himalayan University.
- Chandigarh University is ranked 19 in the NIRF 2025 University category; Himalayan University is not in the NIRF 2025 lists.
- Chandigarh University is in Mohali, Punjab and Himalayan University is in Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh, about 1,700 km apart.
- Chandigarh University lists 51 programmes and Himalayan University lists 12; 12 of the degrees on Disha Stars are offered at both.
Courses
Degrees each college lists that Disha Stars tracks. Chandigarh University lists 51 programmes in all and Himalayan University lists 12; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (12)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- MBA / PGDM
- BBA
- BCA
- MCA
- B.Sc
- BA
- Law (LLB / BA LLB)
- B.Pharm
- B.Ed
- M.Sc
- MA
Only at Chandigarh University (12)
- B.Com
- B.Arch
- B.Des
- Hotel Management
- BPT
- Journalism & Mass Comm
- M.Tech
- M.Com
- LLM
- M.Pharm
- Ph.D
- GNM
