Himachal Pradesh University vs Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth
A side-by-side look at Himachal Pradesh University in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh and Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth in Puducherry, Puducherry, both offering M.Sc. Fees and packages are as listed in the Disha Stars directory; ranks are from NIRF 2025.
At a glance
| Detail | Himachal Pradesh University | Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Government | Deemed |
| Location | Shimla, Himachal Pradesh | Puducherry, Puducherry |
| Course fee range | ₹33.5k – ₹2.8L | ₹2.7L – ₹1.21 Cr |
| Highest package | ₹12 LPA | ₹18 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | Not ranked | #67, University |
| Programmes listed | 12 | 10 |
| Streams | Arts, Commerce, Science | Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0183 | U-0370 |
| In the official registers | UGC, AISHE | UGC, AICTE, AISHE |
| Official website | hpuniv.ac.in | sbvu.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 ₹2.7 lakh at Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth.
- Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth lists the higher top package: ₹18 LPA, against ₹12 LPA at Himachal Pradesh University.
- Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth is ranked 67 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 Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth is in Puducherry, Puducherry, about 2,150 km apart.
- Himachal Pradesh University is a government institution and Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth is a deemed-to-be university.
- Himachal Pradesh University lists 12 programmes and Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth lists 10; 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 Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth lists 10; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (1)
- M.Sc
Only at Himachal Pradesh University (11)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- MBA / PGDM
- BBA
- BCA
- MCA
- Law (LLB / BA LLB)
- B.Pharm
- M.Tech
- MA
- M.Com
- LLM
Only at Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth (4)
- B.Sc
- MBBS
- BDS
- Ph.D

