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Aryabhatta Knowledge University vs Gangadhar Meher University

A side-by-side look at Aryabhatta Knowledge University in Patna, Bihar and Gangadhar Meher University in Sambalpur, Odisha, both offering BBA, BCA and MCA. Fees and packages are as listed in the Disha Stars directory; ranks are from NIRF 2025.

Aryabhatta Knowledge University logoAryabhatta Knowledge UniversityPatna, BiharGovernmentGangadhar Meher University logoGangadhar Meher UniversitySambalpur, OdishaGovernment

At a glance

From the Disha Stars directory, read 2 October 2026, and NIRF 2025
DetailAryabhatta Knowledge UniversityGangadhar Meher University
TypeGovernmentGovernment
LocationPatna, BiharSambalpur, Odisha
Course fee range₹1.2L – ₹3.6L₹30k – ₹1.2L
Highest package₹12 LPA₹6 LPA
NIRF 2025Not rankedNot ranked
Programmes listed910
StreamsScienceArts, Commerce, Science
Study modeFull-timeFull-time
AISHE codeU-0057U-0852
In the official registersUGC, AICTE, AISHEUGC, AISHE
Official websiteakubihar.ac.in gmuniversity.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 Gangadhar Meher University: from ₹30,000, against ₹1.2 lakh at Aryabhatta Knowledge University.
  • Aryabhatta Knowledge University lists the higher top package: ₹12 LPA, against ₹6 LPA at Gangadhar Meher University.
  • Neither is in the NIRF 2025 rankings, which list only the top institutions in each category.
  • Aryabhatta Knowledge University is in Patna, Bihar and Gangadhar Meher University is in Sambalpur, Odisha, about 470 km apart.
  • Aryabhatta Knowledge University lists 9 programmes and Gangadhar Meher University lists 10; 3 of the degrees on Disha Stars are offered at both.

Courses

Degrees each college lists that Disha Stars tracks. Aryabhatta Knowledge University lists 9 programmes in all and Gangadhar Meher University lists 10; see each profile for the full list.

Offered at both (3)

  • BBA
  • BCA
  • MCA

Only at Aryabhatta Knowledge University (5)

  • B.Tech / B.E.
  • MBBS
  • B.Pharm
  • B.Ed
  • M.Tech

Only at Gangadhar Meher University (7)

  • MBA / PGDM
  • B.Com
  • B.Sc
  • BA
  • M.Sc
  • MA
  • M.Com

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