Himachal Pradesh University vs Institute of Management and Research
A side-by-side look at Himachal Pradesh University in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh and Institute of Management and Research in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, both offering MBA / PGDM, BBA and BCA. Fees and packages are as listed in the Disha Stars directory; ranks are from NIRF 2025.
At a glance
| Detail | Himachal Pradesh University | Institute of Management and Research |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Government | Private |
| Location | Shimla, Himachal Pradesh | Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh |
| Course fee range | ₹33.5k – ₹2.8L | ₹1.8L – ₹3.3L |
| Highest package | ₹12 LPA | ₹12 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | Not ranked | Not ranked |
| Programmes listed | 12 | 4 |
| Streams | Arts, Commerce, Science | Commerce |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0183 | C-46116 |
| In the official registers | UGC, AISHE | AICTE, AISHE |
| Official website | hpuniv.ac.in | imr.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 ₹1.8 lakh at Institute of Management and Research.
- Both list a highest package of ₹12 LPA.
- Neither is in the NIRF 2025 rankings, which list only the top institutions in each category.
- Himachal Pradesh University is in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh and Institute of Management and Research is in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, about 260 km apart.
- Himachal Pradesh University is a government institution and Institute of Management and Research is a private institution.
- Himachal Pradesh University lists 12 programmes and Institute of Management and Research lists 4; 3 of the degrees on Disha Stars are offered at both.
Courses
Degrees each college lists that Disha Stars tracks. Himachal Pradesh University lists 12 programmes in all and Institute of Management and Research lists 4; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (3)
- MBA / PGDM
- BBA
- BCA
Only at Himachal Pradesh University (9)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- MCA
- Law (LLB / BA LLB)
- B.Pharm
- M.Tech
- M.Sc
- MA
- M.Com
- LLM
Only at Institute of Management and Research (1)
- B.Com

