Himachal Pradesh University vs Khalsa University, Amritsar
A side-by-side look at Himachal Pradesh University in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh and Khalsa University, Amritsar in Amritsar, Punjab, 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 | Himachal Pradesh University | Khalsa University, Amritsar |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Government | Private |
| Location | Shimla, Himachal Pradesh | Amritsar, Punjab |
| Course fee range | ₹33.5k – ₹2.8L | ₹60k – ₹4.8L |
| Highest package | ₹12 LPA | ₹12 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | Not ranked | Not ranked |
| Programmes listed | 12 | 16 |
| Streams | Arts, Commerce, Science | Arts, Commerce, Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0183 | U-1439 |
| In the official registers | UGC, AISHE | UGC, AISHE |
| Official website | hpuniv.ac.in | khalsauniversity.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 ₹60,000 at Khalsa University, Amritsar.
- 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 Khalsa University, Amritsar is in Amritsar, Punjab, about 230 km apart.
- Himachal Pradesh University is a government institution and Khalsa University, Amritsar is a private institution.
- Himachal Pradesh University lists 12 programmes and Khalsa University, Amritsar lists 16; 12 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 Khalsa University, Amritsar lists 16; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (12)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- MBA / PGDM
- BBA
- BCA
- MCA
- Law (LLB / BA LLB)
- B.Pharm
- M.Tech
- M.Sc
- MA
- M.Com
- LLM
Only at Khalsa University, Amritsar (3)
- B.Com
- B.Sc
- BA
