Alakh Prakash Goyal Shimla University (APG Shimla) has been awarded as Asia’s Greatest Brand and the Most Promising University in the year 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 own entrance test, AIECST. AP Goyal 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 Content
- AP Goyal Shimla University Highlights
- AP Goyal Shimla University Awards
- AP Goyal Shimla University Courses
- AP Goyal Shimla University Admission
- AP Goyal Shimla University Scholarships
- AP Goyal Shimla University Placement
- AP Goyal Shimla University Facilities
- AP Goyal Shimla University Faculty
- AP Goyal University Top Collaborations
- AP Goyal 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
AP Goyal Shimla University Highlights
| Official Website | https://agu.edu.in/ |
| Type of University | Private |
| Entrance Exam | University-level: APG Entrance Test National-level: CAT/ MAT/ XAT/ CMAT/GATE/ NET/JRF |
| Seat Intake | 2000 |
| Campus Area | 88 acres |
| Approval | UGC, BCI, AIU, CoA, UGC, Government of Himachal Pradesh |
| Affiliation | CSS University, Meerut |
| Mode of Registration | Online and Offline |
AP Goyal Shimla University Awards & Recognitions
- Best Infrastructure awarded by ECONS Education.
- Best Emerging International University in Northern India awarded by AI.
- Awarded as Asia’s greatest brands and leaders by Asia one 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.
AP Goyal Shimla University Courses
The university offers the following UG, PG & Ph.D Courses in the discipline of Engineering, Commerce, Law, Science and many more. Tabulated below are the details for the same:
| Course | Specialization | Eligibility |
| B.Tech | Computing Technology (AI/ Data Science/ IOT/ Cloud Technology & Information Security), Civil Engineering, Computer Science Engineering | 10+2 Pass with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks (45% for reserved category candidates with Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry/Biotechnology/Biology subject to valid score in JEE(Main) |
| B.Com (Hons.) | General | 10+2 with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks (45% for reserved category candidates) |
| International Accounting and Finance (with ACCA) | 10+2 with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks (55% for reserved category candidates) | |
| BA (Hons.) | Economics | 10+2 with English with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks (45% for reserved category candidates |
| BA | Yoga | |
| BCA | Artificial Intelligence / Cloud Technology & Information / Internet of Things | 10+2 with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks (45% for reserved category candidates) |
| B.Sc (Hons.) | Cyber Security | 10+2 with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks (45% for reserved category candidates) with Science stream or equivalent |
| Microbiology | 10+2 with Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry/Biology/Biotech with a minimum of 55% aggregate marks (50% for reserved category candidates) | |
| Forensic Science, Bio Technology | 10+2 with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks (45% for reserved category candidates) with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics/ Biology | |
| Fashion Design | 10+2 with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks (45% for reserved category candidates) | |
| BHM | - | 10+2 with a minimum of 45% aggregate marks (40% for reserved category candidates) |
| BJMC | Journalism & Mass Communication | |
| LLB | - | Graduate with a minimum of 45% aggregate marks (40% reserved category candidates) |
| BA LLB | - | 10+2 with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks (45% reserved category candidates) |
| BBA | - | 10+2 with a minimum of 45% aggregate marks (40% reserved category candidates) |
| M.Sc | Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Environmental Sciences, Microbiology, Biotechnology | B.Sc with 55% marks in the relevant stream (50% for reserved category candidates) |
| M.Com | - | Graduation |
| MCA | - | Graduate with Mathematics with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks (45% for reserved category candidates) |
| M.Tech | Computer Science Engineering, Civil Engineering | BE/ B.Tech or equivalent with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks (45% for reserved category candidates) |
| MHM | Hotel Management | BHM with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks (45% for reserved category candidates) |
| MAJMC | Journalism & Mass Communication | Graduate with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks (45% for reserved category candidates) |
| LLM | - | |
| MBA | HR, IB, IT, Marketing, Finance |
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| Certificate | Financial Accounting with Tally, Photography & Video Editing, Radio & TV Journalism, Advertising & Public Relations | 10th from a recognized board. |
| Diploma | House Keeping, Front Office, Yoga Sciences, Food Production, F&B Service, Bakery & Confectionery, Travel & Tourism Management | 10+2 with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks (45% for reserved category candidates) |
| Ph.D | Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Journalism, Law, Management, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science Engineering |
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AP Goyal Shimla University Admissions
Candidates seeking admission to any of the programs mentioned above must register themselves on the official website. The mode of the application and registration is online and offline as well, follow the subsequent steps in order to register online:
Step 1: Visit the official website of the university and click on ‘Apply for 2021 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 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 A P Goyal Shimla University.
Note: Candidates are suggested 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 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 admitted 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.
AP Goyal Shimla University Scholarships
At AP Goyal 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 scholarship test conducted by the university:
- On the basis of Scholarship Test
| Percentage in Scholarship Test | Scholarship on 1st Semester Fee |
| 90% | 80% |
| 80% | 70% |
| 70% | 50% |
| Below 60% | 25% |
- On the basis of 10+2 Marks
| Percentage in 10+2 Exam | Scholarship on 1st Semester Fee |
| Above 90% | 75% |
| Above 80% | 50% |
| Above 70% | 25% |
- Girls Students of Himachal Pradesh: 75% Scholarship in the 1 Semester fee
- Ward of Army/Ex-Serviceman/ Martyrs/ War Widows: 75% Scholarship in the 1 Semester fee
- Wards of University Employee: 25% Scholarship in the 1 Semester fee
- Differently-abled Child: 75% Scholarship in the 1 Semester fee
- International /National Level Player in any sports: 50% Scholarship in the 1 Semester fee
- State Level Player: 35% Scholarship in the 1 Semester fee
- Existing Students: 75% Scholarship in the 1 Semester fee
- HP/Other States Govt. Scholarships: As per Govt. policy for SC/ST.
- Students whose siblings are already studying in APGSU: 50% Scholarship in the 1 Semester fee
AP Goyal 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 place 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 |
|---|---|
| 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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AP Goyal 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 the medical facility. In addition to boarding facilities, the hostellers are provided with recreational activities.
Transport Facility: The University has a transport facility on the campus which includes 21+ buses. The buses are equipped with first-aid box and 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 the 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.
AP Goyal 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.
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AP Goyal 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 San Antonio of Murcia), Spain
- Whitireia New Zealand, Institute of Technology
- Xinyu University, China
AP Goyal University FAQs
Ques. Does APG University offer certificate programs?
Ques: How many specializations are offered under MBA at AP Goyal University?
MBA (HR and International Business)
MBA (Banking and Financial Services)
MBA (Digital Marketing and E-Commerce)
Ques: How is the term marks of technological courses are comprised?
