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Forest Research Institute vs G. M. University

A side-by-side look at Forest Research Institute in Dehradun, Uttarakhand and G. M. University in Sambalpur, Odisha, both offering M.Sc. Fees and packages are as listed in the Disha Stars directory; ranks are from NIRF 2025.

Forest Research Institute logoForest Research InstituteDehradun, UttarakhandDeemedG. M. University logoG. M. UniversitySambalpur, OdishaGovernment

At a glance

From the Disha Stars directory, read 2 October 2026, and NIRF 2025
DetailForest Research InstituteG. M. University
TypeDeemedGovernment
LocationDehradun, UttarakhandSambalpur, Odisha
Course fee range₹1.8L – ₹2.7L₹36k – ₹1.2L
Highest package₹12 LPA₹8 LPA
NIRF 2025Not rankedNot ranked
Programmes listed310
StreamsScienceArts, Commerce, Science
Study modeFull-timeFull-time
AISHE codeU-0553Not matched yet
In the official registersUGC, AISHENot matched yet
Official websitefridu.edu.in gmuniversity.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 G. M. University: from ₹36,000, against ₹1.8 lakh at Forest Research Institute.
  • Forest Research Institute lists the higher top package: ₹12 LPA, against ₹8 LPA at G. M. University.
  • Neither is in the NIRF 2025 rankings, which list only the top institutions in each category.
  • Forest Research Institute is in Dehradun, Uttarakhand and G. M. University is in Sambalpur, Odisha, about 1,150 km apart.
  • Forest Research Institute is a deemed-to-be university and G. M. University is a government institution.
  • Forest Research Institute lists 3 programmes and G. M. University lists 10; 1 of the degrees on Disha Stars are offered at both.

Courses

Degrees each college lists that Disha Stars tracks. Forest Research Institute lists 3 programmes in all and G. M. University lists 10; see each profile for the full list.

Offered at both (1)

  • M.Sc

Only at Forest Research Institute (2)

  • Diploma / Polytechnic
  • Ph.D

Only at G. M. University (9)

  • MBA / PGDM
  • BBA
  • BCA
  • MCA
  • B.Com
  • B.Sc
  • BA
  • MA
  • M.Com

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