Arunachal University of Studies vs North Eastern Hill University
A side-by-side look at Arunachal University of Studies in Namsai, Arunachal Pradesh and North Eastern Hill University in Shillong, Meghalaya, 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 | Arunachal University of Studies | North Eastern Hill University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Private | Government |
| Location | Namsai, Arunachal Pradesh | Shillong, Meghalaya |
| Course fee range | ₹30k – ₹3.8L | ₹43k – ₹2.6L |
| Highest package | ₹12 LPA | ₹12 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | Not ranked | #151-200, University |
| Programmes listed | 12 | 9 |
| Streams | Arts, Science | Arts, Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0740 | U-0341 |
| In the official registers | UGC, PCI, AISHE | UGC, NIRF, AISHE |
| Official website | arunachaluniversity.ac.in | nehu.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 Arunachal University of Studies: from ₹30,000, against ₹43,000 at North Eastern Hill University.
- Both list a highest package of ₹12 LPA.
- North Eastern Hill University is ranked 151-200 in the NIRF 2025 University category; Arunachal University of Studies is not in the NIRF 2025 lists.
- Arunachal University of Studies is in Namsai, Arunachal Pradesh and North Eastern Hill University is in Shillong, Meghalaya, about 470 km apart.
- Arunachal University of Studies is a private institution and North Eastern Hill University is a government institution.
- Arunachal University of Studies lists 12 programmes and North Eastern Hill University lists 9; 5 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 North Eastern Hill University lists 9; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (5)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- MBA / PGDM
- MCA
- M.Tech
- M.Sc
Only at Arunachal University of Studies (6)
- BBA
- BCA
- B.Sc
- BA
- Law (LLB / BA LLB)
- B.Pharm
Only at North Eastern Hill University (4)
- B.Arch
- B.Ed
- MA
- Ph.D
