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Adesh University vs Periyar University

A side-by-side look at Adesh University in Bathinda, Punjab and Periyar University in Salem, Tamil Nadu, 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 UniversityPeriyar University
TypePrivateGovernment
LocationBathinda, PunjabSalem, Tamil Nadu
Course fee range₹1.8L – ₹40.4L₹18.5k – ₹39.5k
Highest package₹12 LPA₹8 LPA
NIRF 2025Not ranked#94, University
Programmes listed118
StreamsScienceArts, Commerce, Science
Study modeFull-timeFull-time
AISHE codeU-0736U-0470
In the official registersUGC, AISHEUGC, AICTE, NIRF, AISHE
Official websiteadministration.adeshuniversity.ac.in periyaruniversity.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 Periyar University: from ₹18,500, against ₹1.8 lakh at Adesh University.
  • Adesh University lists the higher top package: ₹12 LPA, against ₹8 LPA at Periyar University.
  • Periyar University is ranked 94 in the NIRF 2025 University category; Adesh University is not in the NIRF 2025 lists.
  • Adesh University is in Bathinda, Punjab and Periyar University is in Salem, Tamil Nadu, about 2,080 km apart.
  • Adesh University is a private institution and Periyar University is a government institution.
  • Adesh University lists 11 programmes and Periyar University lists 8; 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 Periyar University lists 8; 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 Periyar University (4)

  • MCA
  • MA
  • M.Com
  • Ph.D

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