Aurora Higher Education and Research Academy vs Sikkim Manipal University
A side-by-side look at Aurora Higher Education and Research Academy in Hyderabad, Telangana and Sikkim Manipal University in Gangtok, Sikkim, both offering B.Tech / B.E., MBA / PGDM and BBA and 3 more courses. 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 | Sikkim Manipal University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Deemed | Private |
| Location | Hyderabad, Telangana | Gangtok, Sikkim |
| Course fee range | ₹1.2L – ₹5.4L | ₹3.9L – ₹57.8L |
| Highest package | ₹12 LPA | ₹24 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | Not ranked | #151-200, University |
| Programmes listed | 7 | 11 |
| Streams | Commerce, Science | Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-1324 | U-0431 |
| In the official registers | UGC, AISHE | UGC, NIRF, AISHE |
| Official website | aurora.edu.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 Aurora Higher Education and Research Academy: 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 Aurora Higher Education and Research Academy.
- Sikkim Manipal University is ranked 151-200 in the NIRF 2025 University 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 Sikkim Manipal University is in Gangtok, Sikkim, about 1,510 km apart.
- Aurora Higher Education and Research Academy is a deemed-to-be university and Sikkim Manipal University is a private institution.
- Aurora Higher Education and Research Academy lists 7 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. Aurora Higher Education and Research Academy lists 7 programmes in all and Sikkim Manipal University lists 11; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (6)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- MBA / PGDM
- BBA
- BCA
- MCA
- B.Sc
Only at Aurora Higher Education and Research Academy (1)
- B.Com
Only at Sikkim Manipal University (3)
- MBBS
- M.Tech
- M.Sc
