Forest Research Institute vs Mahatma Gandhi University
A side-by-side look at Forest Research Institute in Dehradun, Uttarakhand and Mahatma Gandhi University in Kottayam, Kerala, both offering M.Sc and Ph.D. Fees and packages are as listed in the Disha Stars directory; ranks are from NIRF 2025.
At a glance
| Detail | Forest Research Institute | Mahatma Gandhi University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Deemed | Government |
| Location | Dehradun, Uttarakhand | Kottayam, Kerala |
| Course fee range | ₹1.8L – ₹2.7L | ₹35.5k – ₹1.8L |
| Highest package | ₹12 LPA | ₹15 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | Not ranked | #43, University |
| Programmes listed | 3 | 14 |
| Streams | Science | Arts, Commerce, Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0553 | U-0262 |
| In the official registers | UGC, AISHE | UGC, NIRF, AISHE |
| Official website | fridu.edu.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 Mahatma Gandhi University: from ₹35,500, against ₹1.8 lakh at Forest Research Institute.
- Mahatma Gandhi University lists the higher top package: ₹15 LPA, against ₹12 LPA at Forest Research Institute.
- Mahatma Gandhi University is ranked 43 in the NIRF 2025 University category; Forest Research Institute is not in the NIRF 2025 lists.
- Forest Research Institute is in Dehradun, Uttarakhand and Mahatma Gandhi University is in Kottayam, Kerala, about 2,300 km apart.
- Forest Research Institute is a deemed-to-be university and Mahatma Gandhi University is a government institution.
- Forest Research Institute lists 3 programmes and Mahatma Gandhi University lists 14; 2 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 Mahatma Gandhi University lists 14; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (2)
- M.Sc
- Ph.D
Only at Forest Research Institute (1)
- Diploma / Polytechnic
Only at Mahatma Gandhi University (14)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- MBA / PGDM
- BBA
- BCA
- MCA
- B.Com
- B.Sc
- Law (LLB / BA LLB)
- B.Ed
- M.Tech
- MA
- M.Com
- LLM
- M.Pharm
