Himachal Pradesh University vs K.S. School of Engineering and Management
A side-by-side look at Himachal Pradesh University in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh and K.S. School of Engineering and Management in Bengaluru, Karnataka, both offering B.Tech / B.E., MBA / PGDM and M.Tech. Fees and packages are as listed in the Disha Stars directory; ranks are from NIRF 2025.
At a glance
| Detail | Himachal Pradesh University | K.S. School of Engineering and Management |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Government | Private |
| Location | Shimla, Himachal Pradesh | Bengaluru, Karnataka |
| Course fee range | ₹33.5k – ₹2.8L | ₹1.8L – ₹9.2L |
| Highest package | ₹12 LPA | ₹24 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | Not ranked | Not ranked |
| Programmes listed | 12 | 4 |
| Streams | Arts, Commerce, Science | Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0183 | C-1344 |
| In the official registers | UGC, AISHE | UGC-2F, AICTE, AISHE |
| Official website | hpuniv.ac.in | kssem.edu.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 K.S. School of Engineering and Management.
- K.S. School of Engineering and Management lists the higher top package: ₹24 LPA, against ₹12 LPA at Himachal Pradesh University.
- 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 K.S. School of Engineering and Management is in Bengaluru, Karnataka, about 2,030 km apart.
- Himachal Pradesh University is a government institution and K.S. School of Engineering and Management is a private institution.
- Himachal Pradesh University lists 12 programmes and K.S. School of Engineering and Management 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 K.S. School of Engineering and Management lists 4; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (3)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- MBA / PGDM
- M.Tech
Only at Himachal Pradesh University (9)
- BBA
- BCA
- MCA
- Law (LLB / BA LLB)
- B.Pharm
- M.Sc
- MA
- M.Com
- LLM
Only at K.S. School of Engineering and Management (1)
- Ph.D
