Aurora Higher Education and Research Academy vs Smt. Nathibai Damodar Thackersey Women's University
A side-by-side look at Aurora Higher Education and Research Academy in Hyderabad, Telangana and Smt. Nathibai Damodar Thackersey Women's University in Mumbai, Maharashtra, both offering B.Tech / B.E., MBA / PGDM and MCA and 2 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 | Smt. Nathibai Damodar Thackersey Women's University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Deemed | Government |
| Location | Hyderabad, Telangana | Mumbai, Maharashtra |
| Course fee range | ₹1.2L – ₹5.4L | ₹28.5k – ₹4.1L |
| Highest package | ₹12 LPA | ₹12 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | Not ranked | Not ranked |
| Programmes listed | 7 | 12 |
| Streams | Commerce, Science | Arts, Commerce, Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-1324 | U-0326 |
| In the official registers | UGC, AISHE | UGC, AISHE |
| Official website | aurora.edu.in | sndt.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 Smt. Nathibai Damodar Thackersey Women's University: from ₹28,500, against ₹1.2 lakh at Aurora Higher Education and Research Academy.
- Both list a highest package of ₹12 LPA.
- Neither is in the NIRF 2025 rankings, which list only the top institutions in each category.
- Aurora Higher Education and Research Academy is in Hyderabad, Telangana and Smt. Nathibai Damodar Thackersey Women's University is in Mumbai, Maharashtra, about 630 km apart.
- Aurora Higher Education and Research Academy is a deemed-to-be university and Smt. Nathibai Damodar Thackersey Women's University is a government institution.
- Aurora Higher Education and Research Academy lists 7 programmes and Smt. Nathibai Damodar Thackersey Women's University lists 12; 5 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 Smt. Nathibai Damodar Thackersey Women's University lists 12; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (5)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- MBA / PGDM
- MCA
- B.Com
- B.Sc
Only at Aurora Higher Education and Research Academy (2)
- BBA
- BCA
Only at Smt. Nathibai Damodar Thackersey Women's University (6)
- BA
- B.Pharm
- B.Ed
- M.Sc
- MA
- Ph.D
