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Adesh University vs Indira Gandhi National Open University

A side-by-side look at Adesh University in Bathinda, Punjab and Indira Gandhi National Open University in New Delhi, Delhi, both offering MBA / PGDM, B.Sc and M.Sc. Fees and packages are as listed in the Disha Stars directory; ranks are from NIRF 2025.

At a glance

From the Disha Stars directory, read 2 October 2026, and NIRF 2025
DetailAdesh UniversityIndira Gandhi National Open University
TypePrivateGovernment
LocationBathinda, PunjabNew Delhi, Delhi
Course fee range₹1.8L – ₹40.4L₹2.5k – ₹62k
Highest package₹12 LPA₹12 LPA
NIRF 2025Not rankedNot ranked
Programmes listed1114
StreamsScienceArts, Commerce, Science
Study modeFull-timeFull-time
AISHE codeU-0736U-0104
In the official registersUGC, AISHEUGC, NIRF, AISHE
Official websiteadministration.adeshuniversity.ac.in ignou.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 Indira Gandhi National Open University: from ₹2,500, against ₹1.8 lakh at Adesh University.
  • Both list a highest package of ₹12 LPA.
  • Neither is in the NIRF 2025 rankings, which list only the top institutions in each category.
  • Adesh University is in Bathinda, Punjab and Indira Gandhi National Open University is in New Delhi, Delhi, about 290 km apart.
  • Adesh University is a private institution and Indira Gandhi National Open University is a government institution.
  • Adesh University lists 11 programmes and Indira Gandhi National Open University lists 14; 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 Indira Gandhi National Open University lists 14; see each profile for the full list.

Offered at both (3)

  • MBA / PGDM
  • B.Sc
  • M.Sc

Only at Adesh University (5)

  • BBA
  • MBBS
  • B.Pharm
  • BPT
  • M.Pharm

Only at Indira Gandhi National Open University (8)

  • BCA
  • MCA
  • B.Com
  • BA
  • B.Ed
  • Diploma / Polytechnic
  • MA
  • M.Com

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