Himachal Pradesh University vs Rajiv Gandhi University of Knowledge Technologies
A side-by-side look at Himachal Pradesh University in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh and Rajiv Gandhi University of Knowledge Technologies in Basar, Telangana, both offering B.Tech / B.E. and M.Tech. 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 University of Knowledge Technologies |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Government | Government |
| Location | Shimla, Himachal Pradesh | Basar, Telangana |
| Course fee range | ₹33.5k – ₹2.8L | ₹20k – ₹1.5L |
| Highest package | ₹12 LPA | ₹25 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | Not ranked | Not ranked |
| Programmes listed | 12 | 3 |
| Streams | Arts, Commerce, Science | Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0183 | U-0869 |
| In the official registers | UGC, AISHE | UGC, AISHE |
| Official website | hpuniv.ac.in | rgukt.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 Rajiv Gandhi University of Knowledge Technologies: from ₹20,000, against ₹33,500 at Himachal Pradesh University.
- Rajiv Gandhi University of Knowledge Technologies lists the higher top package: ₹25 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 Rajiv Gandhi University of Knowledge Technologies is in Basar, Telangana, about 1,370 km apart.
- Himachal Pradesh University lists 12 programmes and Rajiv Gandhi University of Knowledge Technologies lists 3; 2 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 University of Knowledge Technologies lists 3; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (2)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- M.Tech
Only at Himachal Pradesh University (10)
- MBA / PGDM
- BBA
- BCA
- MCA
- Law (LLB / BA LLB)
- B.Pharm
- M.Sc
- MA
- M.Com
- LLM

