Ajeenkya D.Y. Patil University vs Ram Krishna Dharmarth Foundation (RKDF) University
A side-by-side look at Ajeenkya D.Y. Patil University in Pune, Maharashtra and Ram Krishna Dharmarth Foundation (RKDF) University in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, both offering B.Tech / B.E., MBA / PGDM and BBA and 5 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 | Ram Krishna Dharmarth Foundation (RKDF) University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Private | Private |
| Location | Pune, Maharashtra | Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh |
| Course fee range | ₹5L – ₹16L | ₹75k – ₹3.4L |
| Highest package | ₹27 LPA | ₹12 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | Not ranked | Not ranked |
| Programmes listed | 11 | 13 |
| Streams | Arts, Science | Arts, Commerce, Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0885 | U-0652 |
| In the official registers | UGC, NIRF, AISHE | UGC, AISHE |
| Official website | adypu.edu.in | rkdf.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 Ram Krishna Dharmarth Foundation (RKDF) University: from ₹75,000, 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 Ram Krishna Dharmarth Foundation (RKDF) University.
- Neither is in the NIRF 2025 rankings, which list only the top institutions in each category.
- Ajeenkya D.Y. Patil University is in Pune, Maharashtra and Ram Krishna Dharmarth Foundation (RKDF) University is in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, about 630 km apart.
- Ajeenkya D.Y. Patil University lists 11 programmes and Ram Krishna Dharmarth Foundation (RKDF) University lists 13; 8 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 Ram Krishna Dharmarth Foundation (RKDF) University lists 13; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (8)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- MBA / PGDM
- BBA
- BCA
- MCA
- B.Sc
- BA
- M.Tech
Only at Ajeenkya D.Y. Patil University (1)
- B.Des
Only at Ram Krishna Dharmarth Foundation (RKDF) University (7)
- B.Com
- Law (LLB / BA LLB)
- B.Pharm
- B.Ed
- Diploma / Polytechnic
- M.Sc
- M.Pharm
