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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

From the Disha Stars directory, read 2 October 2026, and NIRF 2025
DetailDr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada UniversityPeriyar University
TypeGovernmentGovernment
LocationAurangabad, MaharashtraSalem, 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 listed118
StreamsArts, Commerce, ScienceArts, Commerce, Science
Study modeFull-timeFull-time
AISHE codeU-0298U-0470
In the official registersUGC, NIRF, AISHEUGC, AICTE, NIRF, AISHE
Official websitebamu.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

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