Aurora Higher Education and Research Academy vs Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras)
A side-by-side look at Aurora Higher Education and Research Academy in Hyderabad, Telangana and Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, both offering B.Tech / B.E. and MBA / PGDM. Fees and packages are as listed in the Disha Stars directory; ranks are from NIRF 2025.
At a glance
| Detail | Aurora Higher Education and Research Academy | Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Deemed | Government |
| Location | Hyderabad, Telangana | Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
| Course fee range | ₹1.2L – ₹5.4L | ₹60k – ₹8L |
| Highest package | ₹12 LPA | ₹2 Cr |
| NIRF 2025 | Not ranked | #1, Overall |
| Programmes listed | 7 | 6 |
| Streams | Commerce, Science | Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-1324 | U-0456 |
| In the official registers | UGC, AISHE | NIRF, AISHE |
| Official website | aurora.edu.in | iitm.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 Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras): from ₹60,000, against ₹1.2 lakh at Aurora Higher Education and Research Academy.
- Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) lists the higher top package: ₹2 Cr, against ₹12 LPA at Aurora Higher Education and Research Academy.
- Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) is ranked 1 in the NIRF 2025 Overall category; Aurora Higher Education and Research Academy is not in the NIRF 2025 lists.
- Aurora Higher Education and Research Academy is in Hyderabad, Telangana and Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) is in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, about 520 km apart.
- Aurora Higher Education and Research Academy is a deemed-to-be university and Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) is a government institution.
- Aurora Higher Education and Research Academy lists 7 programmes and Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) lists 6; 2 of the degrees on Disha Stars are offered at both.
Courses
Degrees each college lists that Disha Stars tracks. Aurora Higher Education and Research Academy lists 7 programmes in all and Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) lists 6; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (2)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- MBA / PGDM
Only at Aurora Higher Education and Research Academy (5)
- BBA
- BCA
- MCA
- B.Com
- B.Sc
Only at Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) (3)
- M.Tech
- M.Sc
- Ph.D
