Himachal Pradesh University vs Madras Engineering College
A side-by-side look at Himachal Pradesh University in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh and Madras Engineering College in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, both offering B.Tech / B.E., MBA / PGDM and MCA and 1 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 | Madras Engineering College |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Government | Private |
| Location | Shimla, Himachal Pradesh | Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
| Course fee range | ₹33.5k – ₹2.8L | ₹1.8L – ₹8.4L |
| 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-75754 |
| In the official registers | UGC, AISHE | AICTE, AISHE |
| Official website | hpuniv.ac.in | mec.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 Madras Engineering College.
- Madras Engineering College 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 Madras Engineering College is in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, about 2,040 km apart.
- Himachal Pradesh University is a government institution and Madras Engineering College is a private institution.
- Himachal Pradesh University lists 12 programmes and Madras Engineering College lists 4; 4 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 Madras Engineering College lists 4; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (4)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- MBA / PGDM
- MCA
- M.Tech
Only at Himachal Pradesh University (8)
- BBA
- BCA
- Law (LLB / BA LLB)
- B.Pharm
- M.Sc
- MA
- M.Com
- LLM
