Annamalai University vs Karnataka Samskrit University
A side-by-side look at Annamalai University in Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka Samskrit University in Bengaluru, Karnataka, both offering Ph.D. Fees and packages are as listed in the Disha Stars directory; ranks are from NIRF 2025.
At a glance
| Detail | Annamalai University | Karnataka Samskrit University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Government | Government |
| Location | Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu | Bengaluru, Karnataka |
| Course fee range | ₹30k – ₹2.2L | ₹4k – ₹85k |
| Highest package | ₹12 LPA | ₹6 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | #101-150, University | Not ranked |
| Programmes listed | 9 | 7 |
| Streams | Science | Arts |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0443 | Not matched yet |
| In the official registers | UGC, AICTE, NIRF, AISHE | UGC |
| Official website | annamalaiuniversity.ac.in | ksu.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 Karnataka Samskrit University: from ₹4,000, against ₹30,000 at Annamalai University.
- Annamalai University lists the higher top package: ₹12 LPA, against ₹6 LPA at Karnataka Samskrit University.
- Annamalai University is ranked 101-150 in the NIRF 2025 University category; Karnataka Samskrit University is not in the NIRF 2025 lists.
- Annamalai University is in Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka Samskrit University is in Bengaluru, Karnataka, about 290 km apart.
- Annamalai University lists 9 programmes and Karnataka Samskrit University lists 7; 1 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 Karnataka Samskrit University lists 7; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (1)
- Ph.D
Only at Annamalai University (7)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- MBA / PGDM
- MCA
- B.Sc
- B.Pharm
- M.Tech
- M.Sc
Only at Karnataka Samskrit University (4)
- BA
- B.Ed
- Diploma / Polytechnic
- MA
