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Adesh University vs Mahatma Gandhi University

A side-by-side look at Adesh University in Bathinda, Punjab and Mahatma Gandhi University in Kottayam, Kerala, both offering MBA / PGDM, BBA and B.Sc and 2 more courses. 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 UniversityMahatma Gandhi University
TypePrivateGovernment
LocationBathinda, PunjabKottayam, Kerala
Course fee range₹1.8L – ₹40.4L₹35.5k – ₹1.8L
Highest package₹12 LPA₹15 LPA
NIRF 2025Not ranked#43, University
Programmes listed1114
StreamsScienceArts, Commerce, Science
Study modeFull-timeFull-time
AISHE codeU-0736U-0262
In the official registersUGC, AISHEUGC, NIRF, AISHE
Official websiteadministration.adeshuniversity.ac.in mgu.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 Mahatma Gandhi University: from ₹35,500, against ₹1.8 lakh at Adesh University.
  • Mahatma Gandhi University lists the higher top package: ₹15 LPA, against ₹12 LPA at Adesh University.
  • Mahatma Gandhi University is ranked 43 in the NIRF 2025 University category; Adesh University is not in the NIRF 2025 lists.
  • Adesh University is in Bathinda, Punjab and Mahatma Gandhi University is in Kottayam, Kerala, about 2,280 km apart.
  • Adesh University is a private institution and Mahatma Gandhi University is a government institution.
  • Adesh University lists 11 programmes and Mahatma Gandhi University lists 14; 5 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 Mahatma Gandhi University lists 14; see each profile for the full list.

Offered at both (5)

  • MBA / PGDM
  • BBA
  • B.Sc
  • M.Sc
  • M.Pharm

Only at Adesh University (3)

  • MBBS
  • B.Pharm
  • BPT

Only at Mahatma Gandhi University (11)

  • B.Tech / B.E.
  • BCA
  • MCA
  • B.Com
  • Law (LLB / BA LLB)
  • B.Ed
  • M.Tech
  • MA
  • M.Com
  • LLM
  • Ph.D

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