Himachal Pradesh University vs Rajiv Gandhi Govt. Engg. College Kangra at Nagrota Kangra
A side-by-side look at Himachal Pradesh University in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh and Rajiv Gandhi Govt. Engg. College Kangra at Nagrota Kangra in Nagrota Bagwan, Himachal Pradesh, both offering B.Tech / B.E.. Fees and packages are as listed in the Disha Stars directory; ranks are from NIRF 2025.
At a glance
| Detail | Himachal Pradesh University | Rajiv Gandhi Govt. Engg. College Kangra at Nagrota Kangra |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Government | Government |
| Location | Shimla, Himachal Pradesh | Nagrota Bagwan, Himachal Pradesh |
| Course fee range | ₹33.5k – ₹2.8L | ₹1.1L |
| Highest package | ₹12 LPA | ₹6 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | Not ranked | Not ranked |
| Programmes listed | 12 | 1 |
| Streams | Arts, Commerce, Science | Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0183 | C-53367 |
| In the official registers | UGC, AISHE | AICTE, COA, AISHE |
| Official website | hpuniv.ac.in | rggec.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 Himachal Pradesh University: from ₹33,500, against ₹1.1 lakh at Rajiv Gandhi Govt. Engg. College Kangra at Nagrota Kangra.
- Himachal Pradesh University lists the higher top package: ₹12 LPA, against ₹6 LPA at Rajiv Gandhi Govt. Engg. College Kangra at Nagrota Kangra.
- Neither is in the NIRF 2025 rankings, which list only the top institutions in each category.
- Both are in Himachal Pradesh: Himachal Pradesh University in Shimla and Rajiv Gandhi Govt. Engg. College Kangra at Nagrota Kangra in Nagrota Bagwan, about 140 km apart.
- Himachal Pradesh University lists 12 programmes and Rajiv Gandhi Govt. Engg. College Kangra at Nagrota Kangra lists 1; 1 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 Rajiv Gandhi Govt. Engg. College Kangra at Nagrota Kangra lists 1; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (1)
- B.Tech / B.E.
Only at Himachal Pradesh University (11)
- MBA / PGDM
- BBA
- BCA
- MCA
- Law (LLB / BA LLB)
- B.Pharm
- M.Tech
- M.Sc
- MA
- M.Com
- LLM

