Ajeenkya D.Y. Patil University vs Periyar University
A side-by-side look at Ajeenkya D.Y. Patil University in Pune, Maharashtra and Periyar University in Salem, Tamil Nadu, both offering MBA / PGDM, MCA and B.Sc. 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 | Periyar University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Private | Government |
| Location | Pune, Maharashtra | Salem, Tamil Nadu |
| Course fee range | ₹5L – ₹16L | ₹18.5k – ₹39.5k |
| Highest package | ₹27 LPA | ₹8 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | Not ranked | #94, University |
| Programmes listed | 11 | 8 |
| Streams | Arts, Science | Arts, Commerce, Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0885 | U-0470 |
| In the official registers | UGC, NIRF, AISHE | UGC, AICTE, NIRF, AISHE |
| Official website | adypu.edu.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 ₹5 lakh at Ajeenkya D.Y. Patil University.
- Ajeenkya D.Y. Patil University lists the higher top package: ₹27 LPA, against ₹8 LPA at Periyar University.
- Periyar University is ranked 94 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 Periyar University is in Salem, Tamil Nadu, about 890 km apart.
- Ajeenkya D.Y. Patil University is a private institution and Periyar University is a government institution.
- Ajeenkya D.Y. Patil 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. Ajeenkya D.Y. Patil University lists 11 programmes in all and Periyar University lists 8; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (3)
- MBA / PGDM
- MCA
- B.Sc
Only at Ajeenkya D.Y. Patil University (6)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- BBA
- BCA
- BA
- B.Des
- M.Tech
Only at Periyar University (4)
- M.Sc
- MA
- M.Com
- Ph.D

