Christ University vs Mahatma Gandhi University
A side-by-side look at Christ University in Bengaluru, Karnataka and Mahatma Gandhi University in Kottayam, Kerala, both offering B.Tech / B.E., MBA / PGDM and BBA and 8 more courses. Fees and packages are as listed in the Disha Stars directory; ranks are from NIRF 2025.
At a glance
| Detail | Christ University | Mahatma Gandhi University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Deemed | Government |
| Location | Bengaluru, Karnataka | Kottayam, Kerala |
| Course fee range | ₹1.8L – ₹12L | ₹35.5k – ₹1.8L |
| Highest package | ₹21.46 LPA | ₹15 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | #63, University | #43, University |
| Programmes listed | 12 | 14 |
| Streams | Arts, Commerce, Science | Arts, Commerce, Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0217 | U-0262 |
| In the official registers | UGC, NIRF, AISHE | UGC, NIRF, AISHE |
| Official website | christuniversity.in | mgu.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 Mahatma Gandhi University: from ₹35,500, against ₹1.8 lakh at Christ University.
- Christ University lists the higher top package: ₹21.46 LPA, against ₹15 LPA at Mahatma Gandhi University.
- Both are in the NIRF 2025 rankings: Christ University at 63 (University) and Mahatma Gandhi University at 43 (University).
- Christ University is in Bengaluru, Karnataka and Mahatma Gandhi University is in Kottayam, Kerala, about 380 km apart.
- Christ University is a deemed-to-be university and Mahatma Gandhi University is a government institution.
- Christ University lists 12 programmes and Mahatma Gandhi University lists 14; 11 of the degrees on Disha Stars are offered at both.
Courses
Degrees each college lists that Disha Stars tracks. Christ University lists 12 programmes in all and Mahatma Gandhi University lists 14; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (11)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- MBA / PGDM
- BBA
- BCA
- MCA
- B.Com
- B.Sc
- Law (LLB / BA LLB)
- M.Tech
- LLM
- Ph.D
Only at Christ University (1)
- BA
Only at Mahatma Gandhi University (5)
- B.Ed
- M.Sc
- MA
- M.Com
- M.Pharm
