Himachal Pradesh University vs Kishkinda University
A side-by-side look at Himachal Pradesh University in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh and Kishkinda University in Koppal, Karnataka, both offering B.Tech / B.E., MBA / PGDM and BBA and 6 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 | Kishkinda University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Government | Private |
| Location | Shimla, Himachal Pradesh | Koppal, Karnataka |
| Course fee range | ₹33.5k – ₹2.8L | ₹1.8L – ₹8L |
| Highest package | ₹12 LPA | ₹24 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | Not ranked | Not ranked |
| Programmes listed | 12 | 10 |
| Streams | Arts, Commerce, Science | Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0183 | U-1281 |
| In the official registers | UGC, AISHE | UGC, AISHE |
| Official website | hpuniv.ac.in | kishkindauniversity.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 Kishkinda University.
- Kishkinda University 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 Kishkinda University is in Koppal, Karnataka, about 1,750 km apart.
- Himachal Pradesh University is a government institution and Kishkinda University is a private institution.
- Himachal Pradesh University lists 12 programmes and Kishkinda University lists 10; 9 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 Kishkinda University lists 10; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (9)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- MBA / PGDM
- BBA
- BCA
- MCA
- Law (LLB / BA LLB)
- B.Pharm
- M.Tech
- M.Sc
Only at Himachal Pradesh University (3)
- MA
- M.Com
- LLM
Only at Kishkinda University (1)
- B.Sc
