Chandigarh University vs Periyar University
A side-by-side look at Chandigarh University in Mohali, Punjab and Periyar University in Salem, Tamil Nadu, both offering MBA / PGDM, MCA and B.Sc 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 | Periyar University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Private | Government |
| Location | Mohali, Punjab | Salem, Tamil Nadu |
| Course fee range | ₹1.7L – ₹13.6L | ₹18.5k – ₹39.5k |
| Highest package | ₹1.7 Cr | ₹8 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | #19, University | #94, University |
| Programmes listed | 51 | 8 |
| Streams | Arts, Commerce, Science | Arts, Commerce, Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0747 | U-0470 |
| In the official registers | UGC, NIRF, AISHE | UGC, AICTE, NIRF, AISHE |
| Official website | cuchd.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 ₹1.7 lakh at Chandigarh University.
- Chandigarh University lists the higher top package: ₹1.7 Cr, against ₹8 LPA at Periyar University.
- Both are in the NIRF 2025 rankings: Chandigarh University at 19 (University) and Periyar University at 94 (University).
- Chandigarh University is in Mohali, Punjab and Periyar University is in Salem, Tamil Nadu, about 2,130 km apart.
- Chandigarh University is a private institution and Periyar University is a government institution.
- Chandigarh University lists 51 programmes and Periyar University 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 Periyar University lists 8; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (7)
- MBA / PGDM
- MCA
- B.Sc
- M.Sc
- MA
- M.Com
- Ph.D
Only at Chandigarh University (17)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- BBA
- BCA
- B.Com
- BA
- Law (LLB / BA LLB)
- B.Pharm
- B.Arch
- B.Des
- Hotel Management
- BPT
- Journalism & Mass Comm
- B.Ed
- M.Tech
- LLM
- M.Pharm
- GNM
