Ajeenkya D.Y. Patil University vs Central University of Tamil Nadu
A side-by-side look at Ajeenkya D.Y. Patil University in Pune, Maharashtra and Central University of Tamil Nadu in Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu, both offering MBA / PGDM, B.Sc and BA and 1 more courses. Fees and packages are as listed in the Disha Stars directory; ranks are from NIRF 2025.
At a glance
| Detail | Ajeenkya D.Y. Patil University | Central University of Tamil Nadu |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Private | Government |
| Location | Pune, Maharashtra | Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu |
| Course fee range | ₹5L – ₹16L | ₹16k – ₹60k |
| Highest package | ₹27 LPA | ₹12 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | Not ranked | #83, University |
| Programmes listed | 11 | 7 |
| Streams | Arts, Science | Arts, Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0885 | U-0449 |
| In the official registers | UGC, NIRF, AISHE | UGC, NIRF, AISHE |
| Official website | adypu.edu.in | cutn.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 Central University of Tamil Nadu: from ₹16,000, against ₹5 lakh at Ajeenkya D.Y. Patil University.
- Ajeenkya D.Y. Patil University lists the higher top package: ₹27 LPA, against ₹12 LPA at Central University of Tamil Nadu.
- Central University of Tamil Nadu is ranked 83 in the NIRF 2025 University category; Ajeenkya D.Y. Patil University is not in the NIRF 2025 lists.
- Ajeenkya D.Y. Patil University is in Pune, Maharashtra and Central University of Tamil Nadu is in Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu, about 1,070 km apart.
- Ajeenkya D.Y. Patil University is a private institution and Central University of Tamil Nadu is a government institution.
- Ajeenkya D.Y. Patil University lists 11 programmes and Central University of Tamil Nadu lists 7; 4 of the degrees on Disha Stars are offered at both.
Courses
Degrees each college lists that Disha Stars tracks. Ajeenkya D.Y. Patil University lists 11 programmes in all and Central University of Tamil Nadu lists 7; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (4)
- MBA / PGDM
- B.Sc
- BA
- M.Tech
Only at Ajeenkya D.Y. Patil University (5)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- BBA
- BCA
- MCA
- B.Des
Only at Central University of Tamil Nadu (3)
- M.Sc
- MA
- Ph.D

