Gangadhar Meher University vs GNA University
A side-by-side look at Gangadhar Meher University in Sambalpur, Odisha and GNA University in Phagwara, Punjab, both offering MBA / PGDM, BBA and BCA and 4 more courses. Fees and packages are as listed in the Disha Stars directory; ranks are from NIRF 2025.
At a glance
| Detail | Gangadhar Meher University | GNA University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Government | Private |
| Location | Sambalpur, Odisha | Phagwara, Punjab |
| Course fee range | ₹30k – ₹1.2L | ₹1.4L – ₹6.8L |
| Highest package | ₹6 LPA | ₹12 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | Not ranked | Not ranked |
| Programmes listed | 10 | 11 |
| Streams | Arts, Commerce, Science | Commerce, Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0852 | U-0789 |
| In the official registers | UGC, AISHE | UGC, AISHE |
| Official website | gmuniversity.ac.in | gnauniversity.edu.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 GNA University.
- GNA University lists the higher top package: ₹12 LPA, against ₹6 LPA at Gangadhar Meher University.
- Neither is in the NIRF 2025 rankings, which list only the top institutions in each category.
- Gangadhar Meher University is in Sambalpur, Odisha and GNA University is in Phagwara, Punjab, about 1,360 km apart.
- Gangadhar Meher University is a government institution and GNA University is a private institution.
- Gangadhar Meher University lists 10 programmes and GNA University lists 11; 7 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 GNA University lists 11; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (7)
- MBA / PGDM
- BBA
- BCA
- MCA
- B.Com
- B.Sc
- M.Sc
Only at Gangadhar Meher University (3)
- BA
- MA
- M.Com
Only at GNA University (4)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- B.Pharm
- B.Des
- M.Tech
