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Aryabhatta Knowledge University vs Sikkim Manipal University

A side-by-side look at Aryabhatta Knowledge University in Patna, Bihar and Sikkim Manipal University in Gangtok, Sikkim, both offering B.Tech / B.E., BBA and BCA and 3 more courses. Fees and packages are as listed in the Disha Stars directory; ranks are from NIRF 2025.

Aryabhatta Knowledge University logoAryabhatta Knowledge UniversityPatna, BiharGovernmentSikkim Manipal University logoSikkim Manipal UniversityGangtok, SikkimPrivateNIRF 2025, University #151-200

At a glance

From the Disha Stars directory, read 2 October 2026, and NIRF 2025
DetailAryabhatta Knowledge UniversitySikkim Manipal University
TypeGovernmentPrivate
LocationPatna, BiharGangtok, Sikkim
Course fee range₹1.2L – ₹3.6L₹3.9L – ₹57.8L
Highest package₹12 LPA₹24 LPA
NIRF 2025Not ranked#151-200, University
Programmes listed911
StreamsScienceScience
Study modeFull-timeFull-time
AISHE codeU-0057U-0431
In the official registersUGC, AICTE, AISHEUGC, NIRF, AISHE
Official websiteakubihar.ac.in smu.edu.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 ₹3.9 lakh at Sikkim Manipal University.
  • Sikkim Manipal University lists the higher top package: ₹24 LPA, against ₹12 LPA at Aryabhatta Knowledge University.
  • Sikkim Manipal University is ranked 151-200 in the NIRF 2025 University category; Aryabhatta Knowledge University is not in the NIRF 2025 lists.
  • Aryabhatta Knowledge University is in Patna, Bihar and Sikkim Manipal University is in Gangtok, Sikkim, about 400 km apart.
  • Aryabhatta Knowledge University is a government institution and Sikkim Manipal University is a private institution.
  • Aryabhatta Knowledge University lists 9 programmes and Sikkim Manipal University lists 11; 6 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 Sikkim Manipal University lists 11; see each profile for the full list.

Offered at both (6)

  • B.Tech / B.E.
  • BBA
  • BCA
  • MCA
  • MBBS
  • M.Tech

Only at Aryabhatta Knowledge University (2)

  • B.Pharm
  • B.Ed

Only at Sikkim Manipal University (3)

  • MBA / PGDM
  • B.Sc
  • M.Sc

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