Arunachal University of Studies vs Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science & Technology (PMIST)
A side-by-side look at Arunachal University of Studies in Namsai, Arunachal Pradesh and Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science & Technology (PMIST) in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, both offering B.Tech / B.E., MBA / PGDM and BBA and 5 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 | Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science & Technology (PMIST) |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Private | Deemed |
| Location | Namsai, Arunachal Pradesh | Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu |
| Course fee range | ₹30k – ₹3.8L | ₹1.1L – ₹8L |
| Highest package | ₹12 LPA | ₹12 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | Not ranked | Not ranked |
| Programmes listed | 12 | 11 |
| Streams | Arts, Science | Commerce, Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0740 | U-0469 |
| In the official registers | UGC, PCI, AISHE | UGC, AICTE, AISHE |
| Official website | arunachaluniversity.ac.in | pmu.edu |
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 ₹1.1 lakh at Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science & Technology (PMIST).
- 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 Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science & Technology (PMIST) is in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, about 2,590 km apart.
- Arunachal University of Studies is a private institution and Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science & Technology (PMIST) is a deemed-to-be university.
- Arunachal University of Studies lists 12 programmes and Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science & Technology (PMIST) lists 11; 8 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 Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science & Technology (PMIST) lists 11; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (8)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- MBA / PGDM
- BBA
- BCA
- MCA
- B.Sc
- M.Tech
- M.Sc
Only at Arunachal University of Studies (3)
- BA
- Law (LLB / BA LLB)
- B.Pharm
Only at Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science & Technology (PMIST) (3)
- B.Com
- B.Arch
- B.Ed

