Aryabhatta Knowledge University vs Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT Kharagpur)
A side-by-side look at Aryabhatta Knowledge University in Patna, Bihar and Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT Kharagpur) in Kharagpur, West Bengal, both offering B.Tech / B.E. and M.Tech. Fees and packages are as listed in the Disha Stars directory; ranks are from NIRF 2025.
At a glance
| Detail | Aryabhatta Knowledge University | Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT Kharagpur) |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Government | Government |
| Location | Patna, Bihar | Kharagpur, West Bengal |
| Course fee range | ₹1.2L – ₹3.6L | ₹2L – ₹12L |
| Highest package | ₹12 LPA | ₹2.6 Cr |
| NIRF 2025 | Not ranked | #6, Overall |
| Programmes listed | 9 | 8 |
| Streams | Science | Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0057 | U-0573 |
| In the official registers | UGC, AICTE, AISHE | NIRF, AISHE |
| Official website | akubihar.ac.in | iitkgp.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 Aryabhatta Knowledge University: from ₹1.2 lakh, against ₹2 lakh at Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT Kharagpur).
- Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT Kharagpur) lists the higher top package: ₹2.6 Cr, against ₹12 LPA at Aryabhatta Knowledge University.
- Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT Kharagpur) is ranked 6 in the NIRF 2025 Overall category; Aryabhatta Knowledge University is not in the NIRF 2025 lists.
- Aryabhatta Knowledge University is in Patna, Bihar and Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT Kharagpur) is in Kharagpur, West Bengal, about 430 km apart.
- Aryabhatta Knowledge University lists 9 programmes and Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT Kharagpur) lists 8; 2 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 Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT Kharagpur) lists 8; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (2)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- M.Tech
Only at Aryabhatta Knowledge University (6)
- BBA
- BCA
- MCA
- MBBS
- B.Pharm
- B.Ed
Only at Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT Kharagpur) (4)
- MBA / PGDM
- B.Arch
- M.Sc
- Ph.D
