Birla Institute of Technology & Science vs Kannur University
A side-by-side look at Birla Institute of Technology & Science in Pilani, Rajasthan and Kannur University in Kannur, Kerala, both offering MBA / PGDM, M.Sc and Ph.D. Fees and packages are as listed in the Disha Stars directory; ranks are from NIRF 2025.
At a glance
| Detail | Birla Institute of Technology & Science | Kannur University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Deemed | Government |
| Location | Pilani, Rajasthan | Kannur, Kerala |
| Course fee range | ₹7L – ₹21.6L | ₹22.5k – ₹1.1L |
| Highest package | ₹1.2 Cr | ₹12 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | #7, University | Not ranked |
| Programmes listed | 5 | 13 |
| Streams | Science | Arts, Commerce, Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0391 | U-0256 |
| In the official registers | UGC, AICTE, NIRF, AISHE | UGC, NIRF, AISHE |
| Official website | bits-pilani.ac.in | kannuruniversity.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 Kannur University: from ₹22,500, against ₹7 lakh at Birla Institute of Technology & Science.
- Birla Institute of Technology & Science lists the higher top package: ₹1.2 Cr, against ₹12 LPA at Kannur University.
- Birla Institute of Technology & Science is ranked 7 in the NIRF 2025 University category; Kannur University is not in the NIRF 2025 lists.
- Birla Institute of Technology & Science is in Pilani, Rajasthan and Kannur University is in Kannur, Kerala, about 1,830 km apart.
- Birla Institute of Technology & Science is a deemed-to-be university and Kannur University is a government institution.
- Birla Institute of Technology & Science lists 5 programmes and Kannur University lists 13; 3 of the degrees on Disha Stars are offered at both.
Courses
Degrees each college lists that Disha Stars tracks. Birla Institute of Technology & Science lists 5 programmes in all and Kannur University lists 13; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (3)
- MBA / PGDM
- M.Sc
- Ph.D
Only at Birla Institute of Technology & Science (2)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- M.Tech
Only at Kannur University (9)
- BBA
- BCA
- MCA
- B.Com
- B.Sc
- BA
- Law (LLB / BA LLB)
- MA
- M.Com

