Annamalai University vs Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth
A side-by-side look at Annamalai University in Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu and Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth in Puducherry, Puducherry, both offering B.Sc, M.Sc and Ph.D. Fees and packages are as listed in the Disha Stars directory; ranks are from NIRF 2025.
At a glance
| Detail | Annamalai University | Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Government | Deemed |
| Location | Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu | Puducherry, Puducherry |
| Course fee range | ₹30k – ₹2.2L | ₹2.7L – ₹1.21 Cr |
| Highest package | ₹12 LPA | ₹18 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | #101-150, University | #67, University |
| Programmes listed | 9 | 10 |
| Streams | Science | Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0443 | U-0370 |
| In the official registers | UGC, AICTE, NIRF, AISHE | UGC, AICTE, AISHE |
| Official website | annamalaiuniversity.ac.in | sbvu.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 Annamalai University: from ₹30,000, against ₹2.7 lakh at Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth.
- Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth lists the higher top package: ₹18 LPA, against ₹12 LPA at Annamalai University.
- Both are in the NIRF 2025 rankings: Annamalai University at 101-150 (University) and Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth at 67 (University).
- Annamalai University is in Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu and Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth is in Puducherry, Puducherry, about 55 km apart.
- Annamalai University is a government institution and Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth is a deemed-to-be university.
- Annamalai University lists 9 programmes and Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth lists 10; 3 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 Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth lists 10; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (3)
- B.Sc
- M.Sc
- Ph.D
Only at Annamalai University (5)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- MBA / PGDM
- MCA
- B.Pharm
- M.Tech
Only at Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth (2)
- MBBS
- BDS
