English & Foreign Languages University vs Mahatma Gandhi University
A side-by-side look at English & Foreign Languages University in Hyderabad, Telangana and Mahatma Gandhi University in Kottayam, Kerala, both offering B.Ed, MA and Ph.D. Fees and packages are as listed in the Disha Stars directory; ranks are from NIRF 2025.
At a glance
| Detail | English & Foreign Languages University | Mahatma Gandhi University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Government | Government |
| Location | Hyderabad, Telangana | Kottayam, Kerala |
| Course fee range | ₹8k – ₹23k | ₹35.5k – ₹1.8L |
| Highest package | ₹12 LPA | ₹15 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | Not ranked | #43, University |
| Programmes listed | 6 | 14 |
| Streams | Arts | Arts, Commerce, Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0041 | U-0262 |
| In the official registers | UGC, AISHE | UGC, NIRF, AISHE |
| Official website | efluniversity.ac.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 English & Foreign Languages University: from ₹8,000, against ₹35,500 at Mahatma Gandhi University.
- Mahatma Gandhi University lists the higher top package: ₹15 LPA, against ₹12 LPA at English & Foreign Languages University.
- Mahatma Gandhi University is ranked 43 in the NIRF 2025 University category; English & Foreign Languages University is not in the NIRF 2025 lists.
- English & Foreign Languages University is in Hyderabad, Telangana and Mahatma Gandhi University is in Kottayam, Kerala, about 890 km apart.
- English & Foreign Languages University lists 6 programmes and Mahatma Gandhi University lists 14; 3 of the degrees on Disha Stars are offered at both.
Courses
Degrees each college lists that Disha Stars tracks. English & Foreign Languages University lists 6 programmes in all and Mahatma Gandhi University lists 14; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (3)
- B.Ed
- MA
- Ph.D
Only at English & Foreign Languages University (2)
- BA
- Diploma / Polytechnic
Only at Mahatma Gandhi University (13)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- MBA / PGDM
- BBA
- BCA
- MCA
- B.Com
- B.Sc
- Law (LLB / BA LLB)
- M.Tech
- M.Sc
- M.Com
- LLM
- M.Pharm
