Adesh University vs Purnea University
A side-by-side look at Adesh University in Bathinda, Punjab and Purnea University in Purnia, Bihar, both offering MBA / PGDM, BBA and B.Sc and 1 more courses. Fees and packages are as listed in the Disha Stars directory; ranks are from NIRF 2025.
At a glance
| Detail | Adesh University | Purnea University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Private | Government |
| Location | Bathinda, Punjab | Purnia, Bihar |
| Course fee range | ₹1.8L – ₹40.4L | ₹12.4k – ₹1.2L |
| Highest package | ₹12 LPA | ₹6 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | Not ranked | Not ranked |
| Programmes listed | 11 | 11 |
| Streams | Science | Arts, Commerce, Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0736 | U-0999 |
| In the official registers | UGC, AISHE | UGC, AISHE |
| Official website | administration.adeshuniversity.ac.in | purneauniversity.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 Purnea University: from ₹12,400, against ₹1.8 lakh at Adesh University.
- Adesh University lists the higher top package: ₹12 LPA, against ₹6 LPA at Purnea University.
- Neither is in the NIRF 2025 rankings, which list only the top institutions in each category.
- Adesh University is in Bathinda, Punjab and Purnea University is in Purnia, Bihar, about 1,320 km apart.
- Adesh University is a private institution and Purnea University is a government institution.
- Adesh University lists 11 programmes and Purnea University lists 11; 4 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 Purnea University lists 11; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (4)
- MBA / PGDM
- BBA
- B.Sc
- M.Sc
Only at Adesh University (4)
- MBBS
- B.Pharm
- BPT
- M.Pharm
Only at Purnea University (7)
- BCA
- MCA
- B.Com
- BA
- B.Ed
- MA
- M.Com

