Arunachal University of Studies vs Forest Research Institute
A side-by-side look at Arunachal University of Studies in Namsai, Arunachal Pradesh and Forest Research Institute in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, both offering M.Sc. Fees and packages are as listed in the Disha Stars directory; ranks are from NIRF 2025.
At a glance
| Detail | Arunachal University of Studies | Forest Research Institute |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Private | Deemed |
| Location | Namsai, Arunachal Pradesh | Dehradun, Uttarakhand |
| Course fee range | ₹30k – ₹3.8L | ₹1.8L – ₹2.7L |
| Highest package | ₹12 LPA | ₹12 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | Not ranked | Not ranked |
| Programmes listed | 12 | 3 |
| Streams | Arts, Science | Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0740 | U-0553 |
| In the official registers | UGC, PCI, AISHE | UGC, AISHE |
| Official website | arunachaluniversity.ac.in | fridu.edu.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 Arunachal University of Studies: from ₹30,000, against ₹1.8 lakh at Forest Research Institute.
- Both list a highest package of ₹12 LPA.
- Neither is in the NIRF 2025 rankings, which list only the top institutions in each category.
- Arunachal University of Studies is in Namsai, Arunachal Pradesh and Forest Research Institute is in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, about 1,760 km apart.
- Arunachal University of Studies is a private institution and Forest Research Institute is a deemed-to-be university.
- Arunachal University of Studies lists 12 programmes and Forest Research Institute lists 3; 1 of the degrees on Disha Stars are offered at both.
Courses
Degrees each college lists that Disha Stars tracks. Arunachal University of Studies lists 12 programmes in all and Forest Research Institute lists 3; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (1)
- M.Sc
Only at Arunachal University of Studies (10)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- MBA / PGDM
- BBA
- BCA
- MCA
- B.Sc
- BA
- Law (LLB / BA LLB)
- B.Pharm
- M.Tech
Only at Forest Research Institute (2)
- Diploma / Polytechnic
- Ph.D
