Chandigarh University vs Ram Krishna Dharmarth Foundation (RKDF) University
A side-by-side look at Chandigarh University in Mohali, Punjab and Ram Krishna Dharmarth Foundation (RKDF) University in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, both offering B.Tech / B.E., MBA / PGDM and BBA and 11 more courses. Fees and packages are as listed in the Disha Stars directory; ranks are from NIRF 2025.
At a glance
| Detail | Chandigarh University | Ram Krishna Dharmarth Foundation (RKDF) University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Private | Private |
| Location | Mohali, Punjab | Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh |
| Course fee range | ₹1.7L – ₹13.6L | ₹75k – ₹3.4L |
| Highest package | ₹1.7 Cr | ₹12 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | #19, University | Not ranked |
| Programmes listed | 51 | 13 |
| Streams | Arts, Commerce, Science | Arts, Commerce, Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0747 | U-0652 |
| In the official registers | UGC, NIRF, AISHE | UGC, AISHE |
| Official website | cuchd.in | rkdf.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 Ram Krishna Dharmarth Foundation (RKDF) University: from ₹75,000, against ₹1.7 lakh at Chandigarh University.
- Chandigarh University lists the higher top package: ₹1.7 Cr, against ₹12 LPA at Ram Krishna Dharmarth Foundation (RKDF) University.
- Chandigarh University is ranked 19 in the NIRF 2025 University category; Ram Krishna Dharmarth Foundation (RKDF) University is not in the NIRF 2025 lists.
- Chandigarh University is in Mohali, Punjab and Ram Krishna Dharmarth Foundation (RKDF) University is in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, about 830 km apart.
- Chandigarh University lists 51 programmes and Ram Krishna Dharmarth Foundation (RKDF) University lists 13; 14 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 Ram Krishna Dharmarth Foundation (RKDF) University lists 13; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (14)
- 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
- M.Pharm
Only at Chandigarh University (10)
- B.Arch
- B.Des
- Hotel Management
- BPT
- Journalism & Mass Comm
- MA
- M.Com
- LLM
- Ph.D
- GNM
Only at Ram Krishna Dharmarth Foundation (RKDF) University (1)
- Diploma / Polytechnic
