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Gangadhar Meher University vs ICFAI University

A side-by-side look at Gangadhar Meher University in Sambalpur, Odisha and ICFAI University in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, both offering MBA / PGDM, BBA and BCA and 3 more courses. Fees and packages are as listed in the Disha Stars directory; ranks are from NIRF 2025.

At a glance

From the Disha Stars directory, read 2 October 2026, and NIRF 2025
DetailGangadhar Meher UniversityICFAI University
TypeGovernmentPrivate
LocationSambalpur, OdishaDehradun, Uttarakhand
Course fee range₹30k – ₹1.2L₹1.2L – ₹8L
Highest package₹6 LPA₹18 LPA
NIRF 2025Not rankedNot ranked
Programmes listed1011
StreamsArts, Commerce, ScienceCommerce, Science
Study modeFull-timeFull-time
AISHE codeU-0852U-0561
In the official registersUGC, AISHEUGC, AISHE
Official websitegmuniversity.ac.in iudehradun.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 ₹1.2 lakh at ICFAI University.
  • ICFAI University lists the higher top package: ₹18 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 ICFAI University is in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, about 1,160 km apart.
  • Gangadhar Meher University is a government institution and ICFAI University is a private institution.
  • Gangadhar Meher University lists 10 programmes and ICFAI University lists 11; 6 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 ICFAI University lists 11; see each profile for the full list.

Offered at both (6)

  • MBA / PGDM
  • BBA
  • BCA
  • MCA
  • B.Com
  • B.Sc

Only at Gangadhar Meher University (4)

  • BA
  • M.Sc
  • MA
  • M.Com

Only at ICFAI University (5)

  • B.Tech / B.E.
  • Law (LLB / BA LLB)
  • B.Ed
  • LLM
  • Ph.D

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