Himachal Pradesh University vs Odisha State Open University
A side-by-side look at Himachal Pradesh University in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh and Odisha State Open University in Sambalpur, Odisha, both offering MBA / PGDM, BBA and BCA 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 | Odisha State Open University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Government | Government |
| Location | Shimla, Himachal Pradesh | Sambalpur, Odisha |
| Course fee range | ₹33.5k – ₹2.8L | ₹3k – ₹30k |
| Highest package | ₹12 LPA | ₹6 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | Not ranked | Not ranked |
| Programmes listed | 12 | 13 |
| Streams | Arts, Commerce, Science | Arts, Commerce, Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0183 | U-0932 |
| In the official registers | UGC, AISHE | UGC, AISHE |
| Official website | hpuniv.ac.in | osou.ac.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 Odisha State Open University: from ₹3,000, against ₹33,500 at Himachal Pradesh University.
- Himachal Pradesh University lists the higher top package: ₹12 LPA, against ₹6 LPA at Odisha State Open 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 Odisha State Open University is in Sambalpur, Odisha, about 1,270 km apart.
- Himachal Pradesh University lists 12 programmes and Odisha State Open University lists 13; 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 Odisha State Open University lists 13; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (7)
- MBA / PGDM
- BBA
- BCA
- MCA
- M.Sc
- MA
- M.Com
Only at Himachal Pradesh University (5)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- Law (LLB / BA LLB)
- B.Pharm
- M.Tech
- LLM
Only at Odisha State Open University (4)
- B.Com
- B.Sc
- BA
- Diploma / Polytechnic
