Himachal Pradesh University vs Nirmala Devi Polytechnic College
A side-by-side look at Himachal Pradesh University in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh and Nirmala Devi Polytechnic College in Kharar, Punjab. Fees and packages are as listed in the Disha Stars directory; ranks are from NIRF 2025.
At a glance
| Detail | Himachal Pradesh University | Nirmala Devi Polytechnic College |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Government | Private |
| Location | Shimla, Himachal Pradesh | Kharar, Punjab |
| Course fee range | ₹33.5k – ₹2.8L | ₹1.3L |
| Highest package | ₹12 LPA | ₹3.5 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | Not ranked | Not ranked |
| Programmes listed | 12 | 1 |
| Streams | Arts, Commerce, Science | Any |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0183 | Not matched yet |
| In the official registers | UGC, AISHE | Not matched yet |
| Official website | hpuniv.ac.in | ndpc.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 ₹1.3 lakh at Nirmala Devi Polytechnic College.
- Himachal Pradesh University lists the higher top package: ₹12 LPA, against ₹3.5 LPA at Nirmala Devi Polytechnic College.
- 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 Nirmala Devi Polytechnic College is in Kharar, Punjab, about 70 km apart.
- Himachal Pradesh University is a government institution and Nirmala Devi Polytechnic College is a private institution.
- Himachal Pradesh University lists 12 programmes and Nirmala Devi Polytechnic College lists 1; none of the degrees on Disha Stars is offered at both.
Courses
Degrees each college lists that Disha Stars tracks. Himachal Pradesh University lists 12 programmes in all and Nirmala Devi Polytechnic College lists 1; see each profile for the full list.
Only at Himachal Pradesh University (12)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- MBA / PGDM
- BBA
- BCA
- MCA
- Law (LLB / BA LLB)
- B.Pharm
- M.Tech
- M.Sc
- MA
- M.Com
- LLM
Only at Nirmala Devi Polytechnic College (1)
- Diploma / Polytechnic

