Himachal Pradesh University vs Kolhan University
A side-by-side look at Himachal Pradesh University in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh and Kolhan University in Chaibasa, Jharkhand, 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 | Kolhan University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Government | Government |
| Location | Shimla, Himachal Pradesh | Chaibasa, Jharkhand |
| Course fee range | ₹33.5k – ₹2.8L | ₹9k – ₹1.8L |
| Highest package | ₹12 LPA | ₹6 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | Not ranked | Not ranked |
| Programmes listed | 12 | 13 |
| Streams | Arts, Commerce, Science | Arts, Commerce, Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0183 | U-0206 |
| In the official registers | UGC, AISHE | UGC, AISHE |
| Official website | hpuniv.ac.in | kolhanuniversity.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 Kolhan University: from ₹9,000, against ₹33,500 at Himachal Pradesh University.
- Himachal Pradesh University lists the higher top package: ₹12 LPA, against ₹6 LPA at Kolhan 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 Kolhan University is in Chaibasa, Jharkhand, about 1,280 km apart.
- Himachal Pradesh University lists 12 programmes and Kolhan University lists 13; 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 Kolhan University lists 13; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (9)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- MBA / PGDM
- BBA
- BCA
- MCA
- Law (LLB / BA LLB)
- M.Sc
- MA
- M.Com
Only at Himachal Pradesh University (3)
- B.Pharm
- M.Tech
- LLM
Only at Kolhan University (4)
- B.Com
- B.Sc
- BA
- B.Ed
