Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University vs Periyar University
A side-by-side look at Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University in Aurangabad, Maharashtra and Periyar University in Salem, Tamil Nadu, both offering MBA / PGDM, MCA and M.Sc and 3 more courses. Fees and packages are as listed in the Disha Stars directory; ranks are from NIRF 2025.
At a glance
| Detail | Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University | Periyar University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Government | Government |
| Location | Aurangabad, Maharashtra | Salem, Tamil Nadu |
| Course fee range | ₹35.5k – ₹3.2L | ₹18.5k – ₹39.5k |
| Highest package | ₹12 LPA | ₹8 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | #151-200, University | #94, University |
| Programmes listed | 11 | 8 |
| Streams | Arts, Commerce, Science | Arts, Commerce, Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0298 | U-0470 |
| In the official registers | UGC, NIRF, AISHE | UGC, AICTE, NIRF, AISHE |
| Official website | bamu.ac.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 ₹35,500 at Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University.
- Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University lists the higher top package: ₹12 LPA, against ₹8 LPA at Periyar University.
- Both are in the NIRF 2025 rankings: Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University at 151-200 (University) and Periyar University at 94 (University).
- Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University is in Aurangabad, Maharashtra and Periyar University is in Salem, Tamil Nadu, about 960 km apart.
- Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University lists 11 programmes and Periyar University lists 8; 6 of the degrees on Disha Stars are offered at both.
Courses
Degrees each college lists that Disha Stars tracks. Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University lists 11 programmes in all and Periyar University lists 8; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (6)
- MBA / PGDM
- MCA
- M.Sc
- MA
- M.Com
- Ph.D
Only at Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University (5)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- BBA
- BCA
- B.Pharm
- M.Tech
Only at Periyar University (1)
- B.Sc

