Himachal Pradesh University vs Nadar Saraswathi College of Engineering & Technology
A side-by-side look at Himachal Pradesh University in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh and Nadar Saraswathi College of Engineering & Technology in Theni, 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 | Nadar Saraswathi College of Engineering & Technology |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Government | Private |
| Location | Shimla, Himachal Pradesh | Theni, Tamil Nadu |
| Course fee range | ₹33.5k – ₹2.8L | ₹70k – ₹2L |
| Highest package | ₹12 LPA | ₹6 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-56319 |
| In the official registers | UGC, AISHE | UGC-2F, AICTE, AISHE |
| Official website | hpuniv.ac.in | nscet.org |
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 ₹70,000 at Nadar Saraswathi College of Engineering & Technology.
- Himachal Pradesh University lists the higher top package: ₹12 LPA, against ₹6 LPA at Nadar Saraswathi College of Engineering & Technology.
- 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 Nadar Saraswathi College of Engineering & Technology is in Theni, Tamil Nadu, about 2,350 km apart.
- Himachal Pradesh University is a government institution and Nadar Saraswathi College of Engineering & Technology is a private institution.
- Himachal Pradesh University lists 12 programmes and Nadar Saraswathi College of Engineering & Technology 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 Nadar Saraswathi College of Engineering & Technology 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

