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Dr. Vishwanath Karad MIT World Peace University vs Periyar University

A side-by-side look at Dr. Vishwanath Karad MIT World Peace University in Pune, Maharashtra and Periyar University in Salem, Tamil Nadu, both offering MBA / PGDM, MCA and B.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. Vishwanath Karad MIT World Peace UniversityPeriyar University
TypePrivateGovernment
LocationPune, MaharashtraSalem, Tamil Nadu
Course fee range₹3.3L – ₹18L₹18.5k – ₹39.5k
Highest package₹51.36 LPA₹8 LPA
NIRF 2025#151-200, University#94, University
Programmes listed168
StreamsArts, Commerce, ScienceArts, Commerce, Science
Study modeFull-timeFull-time
AISHE codeU-0938U-0470
In the official registersUGC, NIRF, AISHEUGC, AICTE, NIRF, AISHE
Official websitemitwpu.edu.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 ₹3.3 lakh at Dr. Vishwanath Karad MIT World Peace University.
  • Dr. Vishwanath Karad MIT World Peace University lists the higher top package: ₹51.36 LPA, against ₹8 LPA at Periyar University.
  • Both are in the NIRF 2025 rankings: Dr. Vishwanath Karad MIT World Peace University at 151-200 (University) and Periyar University at 94 (University).
  • Dr. Vishwanath Karad MIT World Peace University is in Pune, Maharashtra and Periyar University is in Salem, Tamil Nadu, about 890 km apart.
  • Dr. Vishwanath Karad MIT World Peace University is a private institution and Periyar University is a government institution.
  • Dr. Vishwanath Karad MIT World Peace University lists 16 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. Vishwanath Karad MIT World Peace University lists 16 programmes in all and Periyar University lists 8; see each profile for the full list.

Offered at both (6)

  • MBA / PGDM
  • MCA
  • B.Sc
  • M.Sc
  • MA
  • M.Com

Only at Dr. Vishwanath Karad MIT World Peace University (9)

  • B.Tech / B.E.
  • BBA
  • BCA
  • B.Com
  • BA
  • B.Pharm
  • B.Des
  • M.Tech
  • M.Pharm

Only at Periyar University (1)

  • Ph.D

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