Arka Jain University vs Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism & Communication
A side-by-side look at Arka Jain University in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand and Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism & Communication in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, both offering MBA / PGDM, BCA and MCA and 2 more courses. Fees and packages are as listed in the Disha Stars directory; ranks are from NIRF 2025.
At a glance
| Detail | Arka Jain University | Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism & Communication |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Private | Government |
| Location | Jamshedpur, Jharkhand | Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh |
| Course fee range | ₹1.5L – ₹5.2L | ₹15k – ₹1L |
| Highest package | ₹10 LPA | ₹12 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | Not ranked | Not ranked |
| Programmes listed | 12 | 8 |
| Streams | Arts, Commerce, Science | Arts, Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0920 | U-0283 |
| In the official registers | UGC, AICTE, AISHE | UGC, AICTE, AISHE |
| Official website | arkajainuniversity.ac.in | mcu.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 Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism & Communication: from ₹15,000, against ₹1.5 lakh at Arka Jain University.
- Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism & Communication lists the higher top package: ₹12 LPA, against ₹10 LPA at Arka Jain University.
- Neither is in the NIRF 2025 rankings, which list only the top institutions in each category.
- Arka Jain University is in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand and Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism & Communication is in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, about 890 km apart.
- Arka Jain University is a private institution and Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism & Communication is a government institution.
- Arka Jain University lists 12 programmes and Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism & Communication lists 8; 5 of the degrees on Disha Stars are offered at both.
Courses
Degrees each college lists that Disha Stars tracks. Arka Jain University lists 12 programmes in all and Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism & Communication lists 8; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (5)
- MBA / PGDM
- BCA
- MCA
- B.Sc
- BA
Only at Arka Jain University (6)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- BBA
- B.Com
- Law (LLB / BA LLB)
- B.Pharm
- B.Ed
Only at Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism & Communication (2)
- M.Sc
- MA
