Annamalai University vs G. D. Goenka University
A side-by-side look at Annamalai University in Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu and G. D. Goenka University in Gurugram, Haryana, both offering B.Tech / B.E., MBA / PGDM and MCA and 4 more courses. Fees and packages are as listed in the Disha Stars directory; ranks are from NIRF 2025.
At a glance
| Detail | Annamalai University | G. D. Goenka University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Government | Private |
| Location | Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu | Gurugram, Haryana |
| Course fee range | ₹30k – ₹2.2L | ₹3L – ₹13L |
| Highest package | ₹12 LPA | ₹30 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | #101-150, University | #90, Pharmacy |
| Programmes listed | 9 | 11 |
| Streams | Science | Arts, Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0443 | U-0720 |
| In the official registers | UGC, AICTE, NIRF, AISHE | UGC, NIRF, AISHE |
| Official website | annamalaiuniversity.ac.in | gdgoenkauniversity.com |
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 ₹3 lakh at G. D. Goenka University.
- G. D. Goenka University lists the higher top package: ₹30 LPA, against ₹12 LPA at Annamalai University.
- Both are in the NIRF 2025 rankings: Annamalai University at 101-150 (University) and G. D. Goenka University at 90 (Pharmacy).
- Annamalai University is in Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu and G. D. Goenka University is in Gurugram, Haryana, about 1,890 km apart.
- Annamalai University is a government institution and G. D. Goenka University is a private institution.
- Annamalai University lists 9 programmes and G. D. Goenka University lists 11; 7 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 G. D. Goenka University lists 11; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (7)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- MBA / PGDM
- MCA
- B.Sc
- B.Pharm
- M.Tech
- Ph.D
Only at Annamalai University (1)
- M.Sc
Only at G. D. Goenka University (4)
- BBA
- BCA
- BA
- Law (LLB / BA LLB)
