Himachal Pradesh University vs St. Claret College
A side-by-side look at Himachal Pradesh University in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh and St. Claret College in Bengaluru, Karnataka, both offering BBA, BCA and M.Sc and 1 more courses. Fees and packages are as listed in the Disha Stars directory; ranks are from NIRF 2025.
At a glance
| Detail | Himachal Pradesh University | St. Claret College |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Government | Private |
| Location | Shimla, Himachal Pradesh | Bengaluru, Karnataka |
| Course fee range | ₹33.5k – ₹2.8L | ₹1.7L – ₹3.6L |
| Highest package | ₹12 LPA | ₹8 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | Not ranked | Not ranked |
| Programmes listed | 12 | 7 |
| Streams | Arts, Commerce, Science | Arts, Commerce, Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0183 | C-20977 |
| In the official registers | UGC, AISHE | UGC-2F, AICTE, AISHE |
| Official website | hpuniv.ac.in | claretcollege.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 St. Claret College.
- Himachal Pradesh University lists the higher top package: ₹12 LPA, against ₹8 LPA at St. Claret College.
- 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 St. Claret College is in Bengaluru, Karnataka, about 2,010 km apart.
- Himachal Pradesh University is a government institution and St. Claret College is a private institution.
- Himachal Pradesh University lists 12 programmes and St. Claret College lists 7; 4 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 St. Claret College lists 7; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (4)
- BBA
- BCA
- M.Sc
- M.Com
Only at Himachal Pradesh University (8)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- MBA / PGDM
- MCA
- Law (LLB / BA LLB)
- B.Pharm
- M.Tech
- MA
- LLM
Only at St. Claret College (3)
- B.Com
- B.Sc
- BA
