Arka Jain University vs Shivaji University
A side-by-side look at Arka Jain University in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand and Shivaji University in Kolhapur, Maharashtra, both offering B.Tech / B.E., MBA / PGDM 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 | Shivaji University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Private | Government |
| Location | Jamshedpur, Jharkhand | Kolhapur, Maharashtra |
| Course fee range | ₹1.5L – ₹5.2L | ₹30k – ₹3.6L |
| Highest package | ₹10 LPA | ₹12 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | Not ranked | #151-200, University |
| Programmes listed | 12 | 9 |
| Streams | Arts, Commerce, Science | Arts, Commerce, Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0920 | U-0325 |
| In the official registers | UGC, AICTE, AISHE | UGC, AICTE, NIRF, AISHE |
| Official website | arkajainuniversity.ac.in | unishivaji.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 Shivaji University: from ₹30,000, against ₹1.5 lakh at Arka Jain University.
- Shivaji University lists the higher top package: ₹12 LPA, against ₹10 LPA at Arka Jain University.
- Shivaji 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 Shivaji University is in Kolhapur, Maharashtra, about 1,410 km apart.
- Arka Jain University is a private institution and Shivaji University is a government institution.
- Arka Jain University lists 12 programmes and Shivaji University lists 9; 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 Shivaji University lists 9; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (5)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- MBA / PGDM
- MCA
- B.Pharm
- B.Ed
Only at Arka Jain University (6)
- BBA
- BCA
- B.Com
- B.Sc
- BA
- Law (LLB / BA LLB)
Only at Shivaji University (4)
- M.Sc
- MA
- M.Com
- Ph.D
