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Himachal Pradesh University vs Sikkim Manipal University

A side-by-side look at Himachal Pradesh University in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh and Sikkim Manipal University in Gangtok, Sikkim, both offering B.Tech / B.E., MBA / PGDM and BBA and 4 more courses. Fees and packages are as listed in the Disha Stars directory; ranks are from NIRF 2025.

At a glance

From the Disha Stars directory, read 2 October 2026, and NIRF 2025
DetailHimachal Pradesh UniversitySikkim Manipal University
TypeGovernmentPrivate
LocationShimla, Himachal PradeshGangtok, Sikkim
Course fee range₹33.5k – ₹2.8L₹3.9L – ₹57.8L
Highest package₹12 LPA₹24 LPA
NIRF 2025Not ranked#151-200, University
Programmes listed1211
StreamsArts, Commerce, ScienceScience
Study modeFull-timeFull-time
AISHE codeU-0183U-0431
In the official registersUGC, AISHEUGC, NIRF, AISHE
Official websitehpuniv.ac.in smu.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 ₹3.9 lakh at Sikkim Manipal University.
  • Sikkim Manipal University lists the higher top package: ₹24 LPA, against ₹12 LPA at Himachal Pradesh University.
  • Sikkim Manipal University is ranked 151-200 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 Sikkim Manipal University is in Gangtok, Sikkim, about 1,190 km apart.
  • Himachal Pradesh University is a government institution and Sikkim Manipal University is a private institution.
  • Himachal Pradesh University lists 12 programmes and Sikkim Manipal University lists 11; 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 Sikkim Manipal University lists 11; see each profile for the full list.

Offered at both (7)

  • B.Tech / B.E.
  • MBA / PGDM
  • BBA
  • BCA
  • MCA
  • M.Tech
  • M.Sc

Only at Himachal Pradesh University (5)

  • Law (LLB / BA LLB)
  • B.Pharm
  • MA
  • M.Com
  • LLM

Only at Sikkim Manipal University (2)

  • B.Sc
  • MBBS

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