Adesh University vs Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University
A side-by-side look at Adesh University in Bathinda, Punjab and Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, both offering MBA / PGDM, B.Pharm and M.Pharm. Fees and packages are as listed in the Disha Stars directory; ranks are from NIRF 2025.
At a glance
| Detail | Adesh University | Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Private | Government |
| Location | Bathinda, Punjab | Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh |
| Course fee range | ₹1.8L – ₹40.4L | ₹1.8L – ₹7L |
| Highest package | ₹12 LPA | ₹45 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | Not ranked | Not ranked |
| Programmes listed | 11 | 9 |
| Streams | Science | Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0736 | U-0549 |
| In the official registers | UGC, AISHE | UGC, AISHE |
| Official website | administration.adeshuniversity.ac.in | aktu.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 Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University: from ₹1.8 lakh, against ₹1.8 lakh at Adesh University.
- Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University lists the higher top package: ₹45 LPA, against ₹12 LPA at Adesh University.
- Neither is in the NIRF 2025 rankings, which list only the top institutions in each category.
- Adesh University is in Bathinda, Punjab and Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University is in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, about 690 km apart.
- Adesh University is a private institution and Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University is a government institution.
- Adesh University lists 11 programmes and Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University lists 9; 3 of the degrees on Disha Stars are offered at both.
Courses
Degrees each college lists that Disha Stars tracks. Adesh University lists 11 programmes in all and Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University lists 9; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (3)
- MBA / PGDM
- B.Pharm
- M.Pharm
Only at Adesh University (5)
- BBA
- B.Sc
- MBBS
- BPT
- M.Sc
Only at Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Technical University (5)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- MCA
- B.Arch
- Hotel Management
- M.Tech
