Bishop Heber College vs Periyar University
A side-by-side look at Bishop Heber College in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu and Periyar University in Salem, Tamil Nadu, 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 | Bishop Heber College | Periyar University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Private | Government |
| Location | Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu | Salem, Tamil Nadu |
| Course fee range | ₹50k – ₹1.8L | ₹18.5k – ₹39.5k |
| Highest package | ₹12 LPA | ₹8 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | Not ranked | #94, University |
| Programmes listed | 10 | 8 |
| Streams | Arts, Commerce, Science | Arts, Commerce, Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | C-35825 | U-0470 |
| In the official registers | UGC-2F, AICTE, NIRF, AISHE | UGC, AICTE, NIRF, AISHE |
| Official website | bhc.edu.in | periyaruniversity.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 Periyar University: from ₹18,500, against ₹50,000 at Bishop Heber College.
- Bishop Heber College lists the higher top package: ₹12 LPA, against ₹8 LPA at Periyar University.
- Periyar University is ranked 94 in the NIRF 2025 University category; Bishop Heber College is not in the NIRF 2025 lists.
- Both are in Tamil Nadu: Bishop Heber College in Tiruchirappalli and Periyar University in Salem, about 120 km apart.
- Bishop Heber College is a private institution and Periyar University is a government institution.
- Bishop Heber College lists 10 programmes and Periyar University lists 8; 6 of the degrees on Disha Stars are offered at both.
Courses
Degrees each college lists that Disha Stars tracks. Bishop Heber College lists 10 programmes in all and Periyar University lists 8; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (6)
- MBA / PGDM
- MCA
- B.Sc
- M.Sc
- MA
- M.Com
Only at Bishop Heber College (4)
- BBA
- BCA
- B.Com
- BA
Only at Periyar University (1)
- Ph.D
