Himachal Pradesh University vs Periyar University
A side-by-side look at Himachal Pradesh University in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh and Periyar University in Salem, Tamil Nadu, both offering MBA / PGDM, MCA and M.Sc and 2 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 | Periyar University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Government | Government |
| Location | Shimla, Himachal Pradesh | Salem, Tamil Nadu |
| Course fee range | ₹33.5k – ₹2.8L | ₹18.5k – ₹39.5k |
| Highest package | ₹12 LPA | ₹8 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | Not ranked | #94, University |
| Programmes listed | 12 | 8 |
| Streams | Arts, Commerce, Science | Arts, Commerce, Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0183 | U-0470 |
| In the official registers | UGC, AISHE | UGC, AICTE, NIRF, AISHE |
| Official website | hpuniv.ac.in | periyaruniversity.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 Periyar University: from ₹18,500, against ₹33,500 at Himachal Pradesh University.
- Himachal Pradesh University lists the higher top package: ₹12 LPA, against ₹8 LPA at Periyar University.
- Periyar University is ranked 94 in the NIRF 2025 University category; Himachal Pradesh University is not in the NIRF 2025 lists.
- Himachal Pradesh University is in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh and Periyar University is in Salem, Tamil Nadu, about 2,160 km apart.
- Himachal Pradesh University lists 12 programmes and Periyar University lists 8; 5 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 Periyar University lists 8; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (5)
- MBA / PGDM
- MCA
- M.Sc
- MA
- M.Com
Only at Himachal Pradesh University (7)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- BBA
- BCA
- Law (LLB / BA LLB)
- B.Pharm
- M.Tech
- LLM
Only at Periyar University (2)
- B.Sc
- Ph.D
