Himachal Pradesh University vs Sal Institute of Diploma Studies
A side-by-side look at Himachal Pradesh University in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh and Sal Institute of Diploma Studies in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Fees and packages are as listed in the Disha Stars directory; ranks are from NIRF 2025.
At a glance
| Detail | Himachal Pradesh University | Sal Institute of Diploma Studies |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Government | Private |
| Location | Shimla, Himachal Pradesh | Ahmedabad, Gujarat |
| Course fee range | ₹33.5k – ₹2.8L | ₹1.6L |
| Highest package | ₹12 LPA | ₹4.5 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | Not ranked | Not ranked |
| Programmes listed | 12 | 1 |
| Streams | Arts, Commerce, Science | Any |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0183 | C-61596 |
| In the official registers | UGC, AISHE | AICTE, AISHE |
| Official website | hpuniv.ac.in | sal.edu.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 ₹1.7 lakh at Sal Institute of Diploma Studies.
- Himachal Pradesh University lists the higher top package: ₹12 LPA, against ₹4.5 LPA at Sal Institute of Diploma Studies.
- 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 Sal Institute of Diploma Studies is in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, about 1,000 km apart.
- Himachal Pradesh University is a government institution and Sal Institute of Diploma Studies is a private institution.
- Himachal Pradesh University lists 12 programmes and Sal Institute of Diploma Studies lists 1; none of the degrees on Disha Stars is offered at both.
Courses
Degrees each college lists that Disha Stars tracks. Himachal Pradesh University lists 12 programmes in all and Sal Institute of Diploma Studies lists 1; see each profile for the full list.
Only at Himachal Pradesh University (12)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- MBA / PGDM
- BBA
- BCA
- MCA
- Law (LLB / BA LLB)
- B.Pharm
- M.Tech
- M.Sc
- MA
- M.Com
- LLM
Only at Sal Institute of Diploma Studies (1)
- Diploma / Polytechnic

