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Annamalai University vs Christ University

A side-by-side look at Annamalai University in Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu and Christ University in Bengaluru, Karnataka, both offering B.Tech / B.E., MBA / PGDM and MCA and 3 more courses. Fees and packages are as listed in the Disha Stars directory; ranks are from NIRF 2025.

Annamalai UniversityChidambaram, Tamil NaduGovernmentNIRF 2025, University #101-150Christ University logoChrist UniversityBengaluru, KarnatakaDeemedNIRF 2025, University #63

At a glance

From the Disha Stars directory, read 2 October 2026, and NIRF 2025
DetailAnnamalai UniversityChrist University
TypeGovernmentDeemed
LocationChidambaram, Tamil NaduBengaluru, Karnataka
Course fee range₹30k – ₹2.2L₹1.8L – ₹12L
Highest package₹12 LPA₹21.46 LPA
NIRF 2025#101-150, University#63, University
Programmes listed912
StreamsScienceArts, Commerce, Science
Study modeFull-timeFull-time
AISHE codeU-0443U-0217
In the official registersUGC, AICTE, NIRF, AISHEUGC, NIRF, AISHE
Official websiteannamalaiuniversity.ac.in christuniversity.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 Annamalai University: from ₹30,000, against ₹1.8 lakh at Christ University.
  • Christ University lists the higher top package: ₹21.46 LPA, against ₹12 LPA at Annamalai University.
  • Both are in the NIRF 2025 rankings: Annamalai University at 101-150 (University) and Christ University at 63 (University).
  • Annamalai University is in Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu and Christ University is in Bengaluru, Karnataka, about 290 km apart.
  • Annamalai University is a government institution and Christ University is a deemed-to-be university.
  • Annamalai University lists 9 programmes and Christ University lists 12; 6 of the degrees on Disha Stars are offered at both.

Courses

Degrees each college lists that Disha Stars tracks. Annamalai University lists 9 programmes in all and Christ University lists 12; see each profile for the full list.

Offered at both (6)

  • B.Tech / B.E.
  • MBA / PGDM
  • MCA
  • B.Sc
  • M.Tech
  • Ph.D

Only at Annamalai University (2)

  • B.Pharm
  • M.Sc

Only at Christ University (6)

  • BBA
  • BCA
  • B.Com
  • BA
  • Law (LLB / BA LLB)
  • LLM

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