Bharathidasan University vs G. D. Goenka University
A side-by-side look at Bharathidasan University in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu and G. D. Goenka University in Gurugram, Haryana, both offering MBA / PGDM, MCA and B.Sc and 3 more courses. Fees and packages are as listed in the Disha Stars directory; ranks are from NIRF 2025.
At a glance
| Detail | Bharathidasan University | G. D. Goenka University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Government | Private |
| Location | Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu | Gurugram, Haryana |
| Course fee range | ₹38k – ₹1.1L | ₹3L – ₹13L |
| Highest package | ₹12 LPA | ₹30 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | #36, University | #90, Pharmacy |
| Programmes listed | 11 | 11 |
| Streams | Arts, Commerce, Science | Arts, Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0448 | U-0720 |
| In the official registers | UGC, NIRF, AISHE | UGC, NIRF, AISHE |
| Official website | bdu.ac.in | gdgoenkauniversity.com |
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 Bharathidasan University: from ₹38,000, against ₹3 lakh at G. D. Goenka University.
- G. D. Goenka University lists the higher top package: ₹30 LPA, against ₹12 LPA at Bharathidasan University.
- Both are in the NIRF 2025 rankings: Bharathidasan University at 36 (University) and G. D. Goenka University at 90 (Pharmacy).
- Bharathidasan University is in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu and G. D. Goenka University is in Gurugram, Haryana, about 1,950 km apart.
- Bharathidasan University is a government institution and G. D. Goenka University is a private institution.
- Bharathidasan University lists 11 programmes and G. D. Goenka University lists 11; 6 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 G. D. Goenka University lists 11; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (6)
- MBA / PGDM
- MCA
- B.Sc
- BA
- M.Tech
- Ph.D
Only at Bharathidasan University (4)
- B.Com
- M.Sc
- MA
- M.Com
Only at G. D. Goenka University (5)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- BBA
- BCA
- Law (LLB / BA LLB)
- B.Pharm
