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Chandigarh University vs Indira Gandhi University

A side-by-side look at Chandigarh University in Mohali, Punjab and Indira Gandhi University in Meerpur, Haryana, both offering B.Tech / B.E., MBA / PGDM and BBA and 13 more courses. Fees and packages are as listed in the Disha Stars directory; ranks are from NIRF 2025.

At a glance

From the Disha Stars directory, read 2 October 2026, and NIRF 2025
DetailChandigarh UniversityIndira Gandhi University
TypePrivateGovernment
LocationMohali, PunjabMeerpur, Haryana
Course fee range₹1.7L – ₹13.6L₹28.5k – ₹2.6L
Highest package₹1.7 Cr₹8 LPA
NIRF 2025#19, UniversityNot ranked
Programmes listed5114
StreamsArts, Commerce, ScienceArts, Commerce, Science
Study modeFull-timeFull-time
AISHE codeU-0747U-0699
In the official registersUGC, NIRF, AISHEUGC, AICTE, AISHE
Official websitecuchd.in igu.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 Indira Gandhi University: from ₹28,500, against ₹1.7 lakh at Chandigarh University.
  • Chandigarh University lists the higher top package: ₹1.7 Cr, against ₹8 LPA at Indira Gandhi University.
  • Chandigarh University is ranked 19 in the NIRF 2025 University category; Indira Gandhi University is not in the NIRF 2025 lists.
  • Chandigarh University is in Mohali, Punjab and Indira Gandhi University is in Meerpur, Haryana, about 280 km apart.
  • Chandigarh University is a private institution and Indira Gandhi University is a government institution.
  • Chandigarh University lists 51 programmes and Indira Gandhi University lists 14; 16 of the degrees on Disha Stars are offered at both.

Courses

Degrees each college lists that Disha Stars tracks. Chandigarh University lists 51 programmes in all and Indira Gandhi University lists 14; see each profile for the full list.

Offered at both (16)

  • B.Tech / B.E.
  • MBA / PGDM
  • BBA
  • BCA
  • MCA
  • B.Com
  • B.Sc
  • BA
  • Law (LLB / BA LLB)
  • B.Pharm
  • B.Ed
  • M.Tech
  • M.Sc
  • MA
  • M.Com
  • LLM

Only at Chandigarh University (8)

  • B.Arch
  • B.Des
  • Hotel Management
  • BPT
  • Journalism & Mass Comm
  • M.Pharm
  • Ph.D
  • GNM

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