Himachal Pradesh University vs NIST University
A side-by-side look at Himachal Pradesh University in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh and NIST University in Berhampur, Odisha, both offering B.Tech / B.E., MBA / PGDM and BBA and 4 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 | NIST University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Government | Private |
| Location | Shimla, Himachal Pradesh | Berhampur, Odisha |
| Course fee range | ₹33.5k – ₹2.8L | ₹1.4L – ₹6.8L |
| Highest package | ₹12 LPA | ₹21 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | Not ranked | Not ranked |
| Programmes listed | 12 | 9 |
| Streams | Arts, Commerce, Science | Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0183 | U-1396 |
| In the official registers | UGC, AISHE | UGC, AICTE, AISHE |
| Official website | hpuniv.ac.in | nist.edu |
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 ₹1.4 lakh at NIST University.
- NIST University lists the higher top package: ₹21 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 NIST University is in Berhampur, Odisha, about 1,510 km apart.
- Himachal Pradesh University is a government institution and NIST University is a private institution.
- Himachal Pradesh University lists 12 programmes and NIST University lists 9; 7 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 NIST University lists 9; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (7)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- MBA / PGDM
- BBA
- BCA
- MCA
- M.Tech
- M.Sc
Only at Himachal Pradesh University (5)
- Law (LLB / BA LLB)
- B.Pharm
- MA
- M.Com
- LLM
Only at NIST University (2)
- B.Sc
- Ph.D
