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Forest Research Institute vs Vivekananda Global University

A side-by-side look at Forest Research Institute in Dehradun, Uttarakhand and Vivekananda Global University in Jaipur, Rajasthan, 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, UttarakhandDeemedVivekananda Global University logoVivekananda Global UniversityJaipur, RajasthanPrivate

At a glance

From the Disha Stars directory, read 2 October 2026, and NIRF 2025
DetailForest Research InstituteVivekananda Global University
TypeDeemedPrivate
LocationDehradun, UttarakhandJaipur, Rajasthan
Course fee range₹1.8L – ₹2.7L₹1.3L – ₹8L
Highest package₹12 LPA₹54 LPA
NIRF 2025Not rankedNot ranked
Programmes listed312
StreamsScienceArts, Science
Study modeFull-timeFull-time
AISHE codeU-0553U-0748
In the official registersUGC, AISHEUGC, AISHE
Official websitefridu.edu.in vgu.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 Vivekananda Global University: from ₹1.3 lakh, against ₹1.8 lakh at Forest Research Institute.
  • Vivekananda Global University lists the higher top package: ₹54 LPA, against ₹12 LPA at Forest Research Institute.
  • Neither is in the NIRF 2025 rankings, which list only the top institutions in each category.
  • Forest Research Institute is in Dehradun, Uttarakhand and Vivekananda Global University is in Jaipur, Rajasthan, about 450 km apart.
  • Forest Research Institute is a deemed-to-be university and Vivekananda Global University is a private institution.
  • Forest Research Institute lists 3 programmes and Vivekananda Global University lists 12; 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 Vivekananda Global University lists 12; 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 Vivekananda Global University (11)

  • B.Tech / B.E.
  • MBA / PGDM
  • BBA
  • BCA
  • MCA
  • B.Sc
  • BA
  • Law (LLB / BA LLB)
  • B.Pharm
  • B.Des
  • M.Tech

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