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Aryabhatta Knowledge University vs Panjab University

A side-by-side look at Aryabhatta Knowledge University in Patna, Bihar and Panjab University in Chandigarh, Chandigarh, both offering B.Tech / B.E., B.Pharm and M.Tech. Fees and packages are as listed in the Disha Stars directory; ranks are from NIRF 2025.

Aryabhatta Knowledge University logoAryabhatta Knowledge UniversityPatna, BiharGovernmentPanjab University logoPanjab UniversityChandigarh, ChandigarhGovernmentNIRF 2025, University #35

At a glance

From the Disha Stars directory, read 2 October 2026, and NIRF 2025
DetailAryabhatta Knowledge UniversityPanjab University
TypeGovernmentGovernment
LocationPatna, BiharChandigarh, Chandigarh
Course fee range₹1.2L – ₹3.6L₹50k – ₹3.8L
Highest package₹12 LPA₹80 LPA
NIRF 2025Not ranked#35, University
Programmes listed912
StreamsScienceArts, Commerce, Science
Study modeFull-timeFull-time
AISHE codeU-0057U-0078
In the official registersUGC, AICTE, AISHEUGC, AICTE, NIRF, AISHE
Official websiteakubihar.ac.in puchd.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 Panjab University: from ₹50,000, against ₹1.2 lakh at Aryabhatta Knowledge University.
  • Panjab University lists the higher top package: ₹80 LPA, against ₹12 LPA at Aryabhatta Knowledge University.
  • Panjab University is ranked 35 in the NIRF 2025 University category; Aryabhatta Knowledge University is not in the NIRF 2025 lists.
  • Aryabhatta Knowledge University is in Patna, Bihar and Panjab University is in Chandigarh, Chandigarh, about 1,000 km apart.
  • Aryabhatta Knowledge University lists 9 programmes and Panjab University lists 12; 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 Panjab University lists 12; see each profile for the full list.

Offered at both (3)

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

Only at Aryabhatta Knowledge University (5)

  • BBA
  • BCA
  • MCA
  • MBBS
  • B.Ed

Only at Panjab University (9)

  • MBA / PGDM
  • B.Sc
  • Law (LLB / BA LLB)
  • M.Sc
  • MA
  • M.Com
  • LLM
  • M.Pharm
  • Ph.D

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