Aryabhatta Knowledge University vs Kalyani University
A side-by-side look at Aryabhatta Knowledge University in Patna, Bihar and Kalyani University in Kalyani, West Bengal, both offering B.Tech / B.E., MCA and B.Ed and 1 more courses. Fees and packages are as listed in the Disha Stars directory; ranks are from NIRF 2025.
At a glance
| Detail | Aryabhatta Knowledge University | Kalyani University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Government | Government |
| Location | Patna, Bihar | Kalyani, West Bengal |
| Course fee range | ₹1.2L – ₹3.6L | ₹26.5k – ₹1.8L |
| Highest package | ₹12 LPA | ₹12 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | Not ranked | Not ranked |
| Programmes listed | 9 | 12 |
| Streams | Science | Arts, Commerce, Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0057 | U-0576 |
| In the official registers | UGC, AICTE, AISHE | UGC, NIRF, AISHE |
| Official website | akubihar.ac.in | klyuniv.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 Kalyani University: from ₹26,500, 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 Kalyani University is in Kalyani, West Bengal, about 440 km apart.
- Aryabhatta Knowledge University lists 9 programmes and Kalyani University lists 12; 4 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 Kalyani University lists 12; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (4)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- MCA
- B.Ed
- M.Tech
Only at Aryabhatta Knowledge University (4)
- BBA
- BCA
- MBBS
- B.Pharm
Only at Kalyani University (8)
- MBA / PGDM
- B.Com
- B.Sc
- BA
- M.Sc
- MA
- M.Com
- Ph.D
