Gangadhar Meher University vs Gayatri Institute of Management
A side-by-side look at Gangadhar Meher University in Sambalpur, Odisha and Gayatri Institute of Management in Gunupur, Odisha, both offering MBA / PGDM, BBA and BCA. Fees and packages are as listed in the Disha Stars directory; ranks are from NIRF 2025.
At a glance
| Detail | Gangadhar Meher University | Gayatri Institute of Management |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Government | Private |
| Location | Sambalpur, Odisha | Gunupur, Odisha |
| Course fee range | ₹30k – ₹1.2L | ₹1.4L – ₹1.7L |
| Highest package | ₹6 LPA | ₹8 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | Not ranked | Not ranked |
| Programmes listed | 10 | 3 |
| Streams | Arts, Commerce, Science | Any |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0852 | Not matched yet |
| In the official registers | UGC, AISHE | AICTE |
| Official website | gmuniversity.ac.in | gim.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 Gangadhar Meher University: from ₹30,000, against ₹1.4 lakh at Gayatri Institute of Management.
- Gayatri Institute of Management lists the higher top package: ₹8 LPA, against ₹6 LPA at Gangadhar Meher University.
- Neither is in the NIRF 2025 rankings, which list only the top institutions in each category.
- Both are in Odisha: Gangadhar Meher University in Sambalpur and Gayatri Institute of Management in Gunupur, about 270 km apart.
- Gangadhar Meher University is a government institution and Gayatri Institute of Management is a private institution.
- Gangadhar Meher University lists 10 programmes and Gayatri Institute of Management lists 3; 3 of the degrees on Disha Stars are offered at both.
Courses
Degrees each college lists that Disha Stars tracks. Gangadhar Meher University lists 10 programmes in all and Gayatri Institute of Management lists 3; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (3)
- MBA / PGDM
- BBA
- BCA
Only at Gangadhar Meher University (7)
- MCA
- B.Com
- B.Sc
- BA
- M.Sc
- MA
- M.Com

