Chandigarh University vs Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism & Communication
A side-by-side look at Chandigarh University in Mohali, Punjab and Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism & Communication in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, both offering MBA / PGDM, BCA and MCA and 4 more courses. Fees and packages are as listed in the Disha Stars directory; ranks are from NIRF 2025.
At a glance
| Detail | Chandigarh University | Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism & Communication |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Private | Government |
| Location | Mohali, Punjab | Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh |
| Course fee range | ₹1.7L – ₹13.6L | ₹15k – ₹1L |
| Highest package | ₹1.7 Cr | ₹12 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | #19, University | Not ranked |
| Programmes listed | 51 | 8 |
| Streams | Arts, Commerce, Science | Arts, Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0747 | U-0283 |
| In the official registers | UGC, NIRF, AISHE | UGC, AICTE, AISHE |
| Official website | cuchd.in | mcu.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 Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism & Communication: from ₹15,000, against ₹1.7 lakh at Chandigarh University.
- Chandigarh University lists the higher top package: ₹1.7 Cr, against ₹12 LPA at Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism & Communication.
- Chandigarh University is ranked 19 in the NIRF 2025 University category; Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism & Communication is not in the NIRF 2025 lists.
- Chandigarh University is in Mohali, Punjab and Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism & Communication is in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, about 840 km apart.
- Chandigarh University is a private institution and Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism & Communication is a government institution.
- Chandigarh University lists 51 programmes and Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism & Communication lists 8; 7 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 Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism & Communication lists 8; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (7)
- MBA / PGDM
- BCA
- MCA
- B.Sc
- BA
- M.Sc
- MA
Only at Chandigarh University (17)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- BBA
- B.Com
- Law (LLB / BA LLB)
- B.Pharm
- B.Arch
- B.Des
- Hotel Management
- BPT
- Journalism & Mass Comm
- B.Ed
- M.Tech
- M.Com
- LLM
- M.Pharm
- Ph.D
- GNM
