Arunachal University of Studies vs Sikkim Manipal University
A side-by-side look at Arunachal University of Studies in Namsai, Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim Manipal University in Gangtok, Sikkim, 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 | Sikkim Manipal University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Private | Private |
| Location | Namsai, Arunachal Pradesh | Gangtok, Sikkim |
| Course fee range | ₹30k – ₹3.8L | ₹3.9L – ₹57.8L |
| Highest package | ₹12 LPA | ₹24 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | Not ranked | #151-200, University |
| Programmes listed | 12 | 11 |
| Streams | Arts, Science | Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0740 | U-0431 |
| In the official registers | UGC, PCI, AISHE | UGC, NIRF, AISHE |
| Official website | arunachaluniversity.ac.in | smu.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 ₹3.9 lakh at Sikkim Manipal University.
- Sikkim Manipal University lists the higher top package: ₹24 LPA, against ₹12 LPA at Arunachal University of Studies.
- Sikkim Manipal 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 Sikkim Manipal University is in Gangtok, Sikkim, about 720 km apart.
- Arunachal University of Studies lists 12 programmes and Sikkim Manipal University 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 Sikkim Manipal University 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 Sikkim Manipal University (1)
- MBBS

