Bharathidasan University vs Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh
A side-by-side look at Bharathidasan University in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu and Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh in Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh, both offering MBA / PGDM, B.Sc and BA and 2 more courses. Fees and packages are as listed in the Disha Stars directory; ranks are from NIRF 2025.
At a glance
| Detail | Bharathidasan University | Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Government | Government |
| Location | Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu | Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh |
| Course fee range | ₹38k – ₹1.1L | ₹20k – ₹45k |
| Highest package | ₹12 LPA | ₹6 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | #36, University | Not ranked |
| Programmes listed | 11 | 8 |
| Streams | Arts, Commerce, Science | Arts, Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0448 | U-1226 |
| In the official registers | UGC, NIRF, AISHE | UGC, AICTE, AISHE |
| Official website | bdu.ac.in | ctuap.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 Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh: from ₹20,000, against ₹38,000 at Bharathidasan University.
- Bharathidasan University lists the higher top package: ₹12 LPA, against ₹6 LPA at Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh.
- Bharathidasan University is ranked 36 in the NIRF 2025 University category; Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh is not in the NIRF 2025 lists.
- Bharathidasan University is in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu and Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh is in Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh, about 960 km apart.
- Bharathidasan University lists 11 programmes and Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh lists 8; 5 of the degrees on Disha Stars are offered at both.
Courses
Degrees each college lists that Disha Stars tracks. Bharathidasan University lists 11 programmes in all and Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh lists 8; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (5)
- MBA / PGDM
- B.Sc
- BA
- M.Sc
- MA
Only at Bharathidasan University (5)
- MCA
- B.Com
- M.Tech
- M.Com
- Ph.D
Only at Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh (1)
- BBA

