Gangadhar Meher University vs Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIM Bangalore)
A side-by-side look at Gangadhar Meher University in Sambalpur, Odisha and Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIM Bangalore) in Bengaluru, Karnataka, both offering MBA / PGDM. Fees and packages are as listed in the Disha Stars directory; ranks are from NIRF 2025.
At a glance
| Detail | Gangadhar Meher University | Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIM Bangalore) |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Government | Government |
| Location | Sambalpur, Odisha | Bengaluru, Karnataka |
| Course fee range | ₹30k – ₹1.2L | ₹18L – ₹30L |
| Highest package | ₹6 LPA | ₹80 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | Not ranked | #2, Management |
| Programmes listed | 10 | 6 |
| Streams | Arts, Commerce, Science | Any |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0852 | U-1014 |
| In the official registers | UGC, AISHE | NIRF, AISHE |
| Official website | gmuniversity.ac.in | iimb.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 ₹18 lakh at Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIM Bangalore).
- Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIM Bangalore) lists the higher top package: ₹80 LPA, against ₹6 LPA at Gangadhar Meher University.
- Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIM Bangalore) is ranked 2 in the NIRF 2025 Management category; Gangadhar Meher University is not in the NIRF 2025 lists.
- Gangadhar Meher University is in Sambalpur, Odisha and Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIM Bangalore) is in Bengaluru, Karnataka, about 1,170 km apart.
- Gangadhar Meher University lists 10 programmes and Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIM Bangalore) lists 6; 1 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 Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIM Bangalore) lists 6; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (1)
- MBA / PGDM
Only at Gangadhar Meher University (9)
- BBA
- BCA
- MCA
- B.Com
- B.Sc
- BA
- M.Sc
- MA
- M.Com
Only at Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIM Bangalore) (1)
- Ph.D
