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Himachal Pradesh University vs Mahindra University

A side-by-side look at Himachal Pradesh University in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh and Mahindra University in Hyderabad, Telangana, both offering B.Tech / B.E., MBA / PGDM and BBA and 1 more courses. Fees and packages are as listed in the Disha Stars directory; ranks are from NIRF 2025.

At a glance

From the Disha Stars directory, read 2 October 2026, and NIRF 2025
DetailHimachal Pradesh UniversityMahindra University
TypeGovernmentPrivate
LocationShimla, Himachal PradeshHyderabad, Telangana
Course fee range₹33.5k – ₹2.8L₹3L – ₹16L
Highest package₹12 LPA₹60 LPA
NIRF 2025Not ranked#101-150, Engineering
Programmes listed127
StreamsArts, Commerce, ScienceArts, Science
Study modeFull-timeFull-time
AISHE codeU-0183U-1119
In the official registersUGC, AISHEUGC, NIRF, AISHE
Official websitehpuniv.ac.in mahindrauniversity.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 ₹3 lakh at Mahindra University.
  • Mahindra University lists the higher top package: ₹60 LPA, against ₹12 LPA at Himachal Pradesh University.
  • Mahindra University is ranked 101-150 in the NIRF 2025 Engineering category; Himachal Pradesh University is not in the NIRF 2025 lists.
  • Himachal Pradesh University is in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh and Mahindra University is in Hyderabad, Telangana, about 1,510 km apart.
  • Himachal Pradesh University is a government institution and Mahindra University is a private institution.
  • Himachal Pradesh University lists 12 programmes and Mahindra University lists 7; 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 Mahindra University lists 7; see each profile for the full list.

Offered at both (4)

  • B.Tech / B.E.
  • MBA / PGDM
  • BBA
  • M.Tech

Only at Himachal Pradesh University (8)

  • BCA
  • MCA
  • Law (LLB / BA LLB)
  • B.Pharm
  • M.Sc
  • MA
  • M.Com
  • LLM

Only at Mahindra University (3)

  • B.Sc
  • BA
  • Ph.D

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