Alakh Prakash Goyal Shimla University (APG Shimla University) has been awarded as Asia’s Greatest Brand and the Most Promising University in the years 2019 and 2017, respectively. It offers various undergraduate and postgraduate courses in the fields of Engineering, Arts, Journalism, and Mass Communication, such as B.Tech, BJMC, M.Tech, MJMC, Ph.D., etc. The admission of such programs is based on merit in past academics and several entrance exams. The University also conducts its entrance test, AIECST. APG Shimla University has a record of providing 100% placement assistance and provides training and internship from the first semester. The highest package is recorded at INR 32 LPA, and the average package is INR 3.6 LPA. More than 5000 students have been placed in their on-campus recruitment.
Table of Contents
- APG Shimla University Highlights
- APG Shimla University Awards
- APG Shimla University Courses
- APG Shimla University Admission
- APG Shimla University Scholarships
- APG Shimla University Placement
- APG Shimla University Facilities
- APG Shimla University Faculty
- APG Shimla University Collaborations
- APG Shimla University FAQs
In addition to this, the university has introduced NxtGen Courses in Technology, Business, and Media education. The classes are handled by top educationalists, industry leaders, and practitioners. The following are the NxtGen Courses offered by APG University:
- B.Tech – Computer Science Engineering
- B.Tech – Computer Technology in AI
- B.Tech – Computer Technology in Data Science
- B.Tech – Computer Computing & Cyber Security
- BCA
APG Shimla University Highlights
Official Website | https://agu.edu.in/ |
Type of University | Private |
No. of Colleges / Departments | 10 |
Entrance Exam | University-level: APG Entrance Test National-level: CAT/ MAT/ XAT/ CMAT/GATE/ NET/JRF |
Seat Intake | 1400 |
Campus Area | 44 acres |
Approval | UGC, BCI, PCI, AIU, HP-PERC, and SAHC-HP |
APG Shimla University Awards & Recognitions
- Best Infrastructure was awarded by ECONS Education.
- Best Emerging International University in Northern India, awarded by AI.
- Awarded as Asia’s greatest brands and leaders by AsiaOne in 2019
- Progressive Himachal by News18 in the year 2018
- Most Promising University awarded by Merit Awards & Merit Research in 2017.
- Quality Education in Private University by Global Quality Awards in 2015.
- Innovation & Excellence in Education in the category of ‘Private University’ by BERG Awards (Singapore) in 2014.
- Best University of the year (H.P) in 2014 by CONCERN 2014.
- Best Private University in Hills in 2014 by Assocham.
APG Shimla University Courses
The university offers the following UG, PG & Ph.D. courses in the disciplines of Engineering, Commerce, Law, Science, and many more. Tabulated below are the details for the same:
Course | Specialization | Eligibility | Total Fees |
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B. Tech | CSE, Civil Engineering, EE, ME | Passed 10+2 with a minimum aggregate of 45% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (40% for candidates belonging to the Reserved Category) | INR 1,00,000 – INR 1,55,925 |
M.Tech | CSE, Civil Engineering, EE, ME | Passed 10+2 with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks (45% for candidates belonging to the Reserved Category) | INR 1,00,000 |
BA –Journalism and Mass Communication (BAJMC) | - | Passed 10+2 with a minimum aggregate of 40% marks from any stream (35% for candidates belonging to the Reserved Category) | INR 50,000 |
MA –Journalism and Mass Communication (MAJMC) | - | Passed 10+2 with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks from any stream (45% for candidates belonging to the Reserved Category) | |
B.Sc | Forensic Science, Cardiovascular Technology, Medical Microbiology, Fashion Design | Passed 10+2 with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (45% for candidates belonging to the Reserved Category) | INR 60,000 -INR 63,000 |
Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) | - | Passed 10+2 with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (45% for candidates belonging to the Reserved Category) | INR 58,000 |
BMLT | - | Passed 10+2 with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (45% for candidates belonging to the Reserved Category) | INR 58,000 |
Bachelor of Radiology | Passed 10+2 with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (45% for candidates belonging to the Reserved Category) | INR 58,000 | |
Bachelor of Optometry | - | Passed 10+2 with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (45% for candidates belonging to the Reserved Category) | INR 58,000 |
M.Sc | Forensic Science | Bachelor's Degree in Science/ Forensic Science/ Medicine/ Pharmacy with at least 50% marks (45% for candidates belonging to the Reserved Category) | INR 73,500 |
B. Pharmacy | - | Passed 10+2 examination | INR 1,05,000 |
D. Pharmacy | - | Passed 10+2 examination | INR 58,000 |
MHM | - | Passed Bachelor’s degree in Hotel Management/ Catering Technology with a minimum of 50% of marks (45% for Candidates belonging to the reserved Category) | INR 52,500 |
BHM | Passed 10+2 with a minimum of 45% of marks (40% for Candidates belonging to the reserved Category) | INR 70,000 | |
BALLB | - | Minimum percentage of marks not below 45% for general, 42% for OBC, 40% for SC, and ST | INR 84,000 |
LLB | - | INR 72,000 | |
LLM | - | INR 63,000 | |
MBA | - | Passed Bachelor’s Degree with 50% of marks (45% marks in case of candidates belonging to the reserved category) | INR 1,50,000 |
BCA | - | Passed 10+2 with a minimum of 40% of marks (35% for Candidates belonging to the reserved Category) | INR 70,000 |
MCA | - | Passed 10+2 with a minimum of 40% of marks (35% for Candidates belonging to the reserved Category) | INR 77,000 |
M.Sc | Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics | Passed B.Sc with at least 50% marks (45% for Candidates belonging to the reserved Category) | INR 60,000 – INR 63,000 |
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APG Shimla University Admissions
Candidates seeking admission to any of the programs mentioned above must register on the official website. The mode of the application and registration is online and offline as well. Follow the subsequent steps to register online:
Step 1: Visit the official website of the university and click on ‘Apply for 2025 Admission’.
Step 2: Enter your name, phone number, email id, etc and fill the inquiry cum registration form.
Step 3: Post filling the form, the candidate will get a verification link in the registered e-mail ID and phone number.
Step 4: Click on the link, and a page will open for filling out the application form.
Step 5: Fill is the Application form duly and upload the required documents in scanned form like mark sheets, a passport size photograph, signature, etc.
Step 6: Submit the form along with the payment of INR 1000 as an application fee.
Offline Procedure:
Visit the website and redirect yourself to the ‘Admission’ page (https://admission.agu.edu.in/). Download the Application form 2021 from the given link. Fill the application form using a blue or black ball pen, attach the scanned documents, and submit the form with a Demand Draft of INR 1,000 as application fee. DD to be made in favor of APG, Shimla University.
Note: Candidates are advised to download/ keep a copy of the application form and fee receipt for future requirements.
Selection Procedure
Candidates will be selected on the basis of merit in their past academics or qualifying entrance exams conducted at the national and university levels.
- For some specific courses, the university accepts the score of their entrance exams conducted on a national level. Candidates need to register on the concerned exam websites as well. Below is the table brief the type of qualifying exams accepted as per the name of the courses:
Course | Qualifying Entrance Exam | Read More |
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B.Tech | JEE Main | Click Here |
M.Tech | GATE | Click Here |
Ph.D. | UGC NET | Click Here |
MBA | CAT | Click Here |
MAT | Click Here | |
XAT | Click Here | |
CMAT | Click Here |
- The selection of the candidates seeking admission to the rest of the programs, such as BCA, B.Sc., BBA., LLM, M.Sc., MCA, etc candidates is based on the basis of their marks in past qualifying exams.
Note: Successful Ph.D. and MBA applicants will have to appear for an interview after being shortlisted.
APG Shimla University Scholarships
At APG Shimla University, there are scholarship programs running with the curriculum for the social welfare of the economically weaker sections of society. The college trust always thinks for the all-around development of financially backward families, and hence it has developed so many scholarship programs as financial aid for needy students as well as their families. It provides scholarships to the following students, students have to appear for the scholarship test conducted by the university:
- Based on the Scholarship Test: According to the Percentage obtained by the students in the APGST
Percentage | Scholarship |
Above 90% | 50% on the 1st Semester Tuition Fee |
Above 80% | 40% on the 1st Semester Tuition Fee |
Above 70% | 30% on the 1st Semester Tuition Fee |
Above 60% | 20% on the 1st Semester Tuition Fee |
Above 50% | 10% on the 1st Semester Tuition Fee |
- Based on the merit: According to the percentage obtained in the Board Exam
Percentage in 10+2 Exam | Scholarship |
Above 90% | 50% on the 1st Semester Tuition Fee |
Above 80% | 30% on the 1st Semester Tuition Fee |
Above 70% | 20% on the 1st Semester Tuition Fee |
- Need-Based Scholarships:
Girl Student of H.P. in the Semester Fees | 25% in the 1st Semester Fees |
Ward of Defense Personnel / Martyrs / War Widows | 15% in the 1st Semester Fees |
Ward of a University Employee | 50% in the 1st Semester Fees |
Differently abled Child | 50% in the 1st Semester Fees |
International / National level player in any sport | 50% in the 1st Semester Fees |
State-level player | 25% in the 1st Semester Fees |
Existing Student from UG to PG course | 25% in the 1st Semester Fees |
Existing Student Scoring A grade and Above | 25% of the semester fee for the ongoing semester |
Sibling Scholarship for Student | 15% of all semester fees |
HP / Other State government Scholarships | As per the Government Policy of SC /ST |
APG Shimla University Placements
The training and placement cell of Alakh Prakash Goyal (APG) Shimla University is committed to offering ample opportunities to all. It initiates and maintains good relations with the first-rate companies of the corporate sector to provide a platform to the students with a pool of placement opportunities so that they can showcase their talent with utmost dedication and enthusiasm. The highest package is recorded at INR 32 LPA, and the average package is INR 3.6 LPA. More than 5000 students have been placed in their on-campus recruitment.
The T&P Cell gives both internship & placement opportunities to the newbies of the corporate world who are going to take their maiden steps in their respective industries. Many of the university’s alumni are working in the reputed and well-renowned firms and companies throughout the nation with handsome salary packages as well as upon decent designations such as Samsung, TCS, Wipro, Oberoi, Raddison, Google, JARO Education, OPPO, Mahindra, BYJUs, Amazon, EduGrad, L&T, ICICI Bank, Red Carpet, Extramarks, SIDBI, OYO, Maruti Suzuki, Juspay, Just Dial, Toppr, Flux 7, Zycus, Volkswagen, Ola, Barclays, Verifone, JCBL, Park Plaza, Taj, etc and many more like them. Below is the table indicates the number of B.Tech students placed in the top recruiters:
Name of the Recruiters | No. of B.TechStudents Placed |
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D-Tab Safety Pvt. Ltd | 14 |
ANIX | 9 |
ISON | 7 each |
Bajaj Finance | |
JCBL | 6 each |
BMA Money | |
ICICI | 5 |
Talent 4 Assure | 4 each |
Net Connect | |
Educare | |
FunDreamz | |
Oberoi Hotel | |
Eureka Forbes | 3 each |
Lifeeasy | |
Policy Bazar | |
Sandhya | 2 |
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APG Shimla University Facilities
Hostel Facility: The University provides separate hostels for boys and girls. The hostels are well-equipped with modern facilities. The hostel has a separate mess, and it also provides a medical facility. In addition to boarding facilities, the hostellers are provided with recreational activities. Hostel Fees are mentioned below:
Number of Sharing | Girls Hostel | Boys Hostel |
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4 | INR 90,000 | INR 90,000 |
3 | INR 95,000 | INR 95,000 |
2 | INR 1,40,000 | INR 1,40,000 |
2 | INR 85,000 | INR 85,000 |
Transport Facility: The University has a transport facility on the campus, which includes 21+ buses. The buses are equipped with a first-aid box and a fire extinguisher.
Medical Facility: The University has started a medical center to provide medical facilities for students and staff. The University has a tie-up with Tenzin Hospital to provide an immediate medical facility.
Banking Facility: The University has associated with nationalized banks for the benefit of the students. These banks provide educational loans to students.
APG Shimla University Faculty
Dr. Sunil Thakur
- Designation: Assoc. Professor and H.O.D
- Department: Mechanical Engineering
- Qualification: B.Tech, M.Tech, and Ph.D.
Dr. Anjali Sharma
- Designation: Assistant Professor
- Department: Electronics & Communication
- Qualification: B.Tech, M. Tech, and Ph. D.
Dr. Deepti Surya
- Designation: Assistant Professor
- Department: Mathematics
- Qualification: B.Sc., M.Sc., and Ph.D. in Mathematics
Dr. Babita Chandel
- Designation: Assoc. Professor
- Department: Physics
- Qualification: B.Sc., M.Sc., and Ph.D. in Physics
Prof. Keshav Kishore
- Designation: Assistant Professor
- Department: Computer Science Engineering
- Qualification: MCA, M.Tech, and pursuing a Ph.D.
Check: APG Shimla University Faculty
APG Shimla University Top National-International Collaborations
- China Agricultural University
- IOBQ, Delhi
- University of Lodz, Poland
- University of Maribor, School of Economics and Business Maribor, Slovenia
- Mogilev State A. Kuleshov University, Belarus
- Szent Istvan University (Szie), Hungary
- UCAM (Catholic University of San Antonio of Murcia), Spain
- Whitireia New Zealand, Institute of Technology
- Xinyu University, China
APG Shimla University FAQs
Ques. Does APG Shimla University offer certificate programs?
Ques: How many specializations are offered under MBA at APG Shimla University?
MBA (HR and International Business)
MBA (Banking and Financial Services)
MBA (Digital Marketing and E-Commerce)
Ques: How are the term marks of technological courses comprised?
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Yes, APGSU Shimla does offer scholarship schemes to the students who fall under reservation category. Check it out at APGSU Shimla Scholarship.
The admission to the B.Tech. course is done on the basis of marks secured in the JEE Mains examination.
Click on the below link to get the AP Goyal Shimla University Course Wise fee structure
Link: AP Goyal Shimla University Courses Fees
The eligibility for AP Goyal Shimla University B.Sc. is to complete 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics/ Biology and secured at least 50% marks in the aggregate. The fees vary from specialisation to specialisation. The average per-year fee is INR 45 thousand.
Yes, admission to the B.Sc Forensic Science will be only offered on the basis of the All India Entrance Cum Scholarship Test.
The fee for the hostel facilities offered by AP Goyal Shimla University Shimla is INR 75,000 for the entire duration of the courses which includes various charges such as registration fees, security deposit, hostel development fund, mess charges, and other minimal charges.
Fee for B.Sc (Forensic science) in AGU is INR 40,000 for 1st year. You can check here for complete fee structure. AGU B.Sc Fees.
Check here to get detail about hostel fees. AGU Hostel
AGU offers B.Tech in Civil, Mechanical, Computer Science and Electrical Engineering to aspirants. Minimum eligibility for admission to B.Tech courses is to pass HSC with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as subjects. Candidates seeking admission in B.Tech courses have to sit for JEE Mains entrance exam. Check here for more information. AGU Admission