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Arka Jain University vs Sambalpur University

A side-by-side look at Arka Jain University in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand and Sambalpur University in Sambalpur, Odisha, both offering MBA / PGDM, BBA and MCA and 1 more courses. Fees and packages are as listed in the Disha Stars directory; ranks are from NIRF 2025.

At a glance

From the Disha Stars directory, read 2 October 2026, and NIRF 2025
DetailArka Jain UniversitySambalpur University
TypePrivateGovernment
LocationJamshedpur, JharkhandSambalpur, Odisha
Course fee range₹1.5L – ₹5.2L₹12.5k – ₹1.2L
Highest package₹10 LPA₹12 LPA
NIRF 2025Not ranked#151-200, University
Programmes listed129
StreamsArts, Commerce, ScienceScience
Study modeFull-timeFull-time
AISHE codeU-0920U-0362
In the official registersUGC, AICTE, AISHEUGC, NIRF, AISHE
Official websitearkajainuniversity.ac.in suniv.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 Sambalpur University: from ₹12,500, against ₹1.5 lakh at Arka Jain University.
  • Sambalpur University lists the higher top package: ₹12 LPA, against ₹10 LPA at Arka Jain University.
  • Sambalpur University is ranked 151-200 in the NIRF 2025 University category; Arka Jain University is not in the NIRF 2025 lists.
  • Arka Jain University is in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand and Sambalpur University is in Sambalpur, Odisha, about 270 km apart.
  • Arka Jain University is a private institution and Sambalpur University is a government institution.
  • Arka Jain University lists 12 programmes and Sambalpur University lists 9; 4 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 Sambalpur University lists 9; see each profile for the full list.

Offered at both (4)

  • MBA / PGDM
  • BBA
  • MCA
  • B.Sc

Only at Arka Jain University (7)

  • B.Tech / B.E.
  • BCA
  • B.Com
  • BA
  • Law (LLB / BA LLB)
  • B.Pharm
  • B.Ed

Only at Sambalpur University (4)

  • M.Tech
  • M.Sc
  • LLM
  • Ph.D

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