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Aryabhatta Knowledge University vs Indira Gandhi National Open University

A side-by-side look at Aryabhatta Knowledge University in Patna, Bihar and Indira Gandhi National Open University in New Delhi, Delhi, both offering BCA, MCA and B.Ed. Fees and packages are as listed in the Disha Stars directory; ranks are from NIRF 2025.

Aryabhatta Knowledge University logoAryabhatta Knowledge UniversityPatna, BiharGovernmentIndira Gandhi National Open University logoIndira Gandhi National Open UniversityNew Delhi, DelhiGovernment

At a glance

From the Disha Stars directory, read 2 October 2026, and NIRF 2025
DetailAryabhatta Knowledge UniversityIndira Gandhi National Open University
TypeGovernmentGovernment
LocationPatna, BiharNew Delhi, Delhi
Course fee range₹1.2L – ₹3.6L₹2.5k – ₹62k
Highest package₹12 LPA₹12 LPA
NIRF 2025Not rankedNot ranked
Programmes listed914
StreamsScienceArts, Commerce, Science
Study modeFull-timeFull-time
AISHE codeU-0057U-0104
In the official registersUGC, AICTE, AISHEUGC, NIRF, AISHE
Official websiteakubihar.ac.in ignou.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 Indira Gandhi National Open University: from ₹2,500, against ₹1.2 lakh at Aryabhatta Knowledge University.
  • Both list a highest package of ₹12 LPA.
  • Neither is in the NIRF 2025 rankings, which list only the top institutions in each category.
  • Aryabhatta Knowledge University is in Patna, Bihar and Indira Gandhi National Open University is in New Delhi, Delhi, about 850 km apart.
  • Aryabhatta Knowledge University lists 9 programmes and Indira Gandhi National Open University lists 14; 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 Indira Gandhi National Open University lists 14; see each profile for the full list.

Offered at both (3)

  • BCA
  • MCA
  • B.Ed

Only at Aryabhatta Knowledge University (5)

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

Only at Indira Gandhi National Open University (8)

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

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