Gangadhar Meher University vs Joy University
A side-by-side look at Gangadhar Meher University in Sambalpur, Odisha and Joy University in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, both offering MBA / PGDM, BBA and BCA and 6 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 | Joy University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Government | Private |
| Location | Sambalpur, Odisha | Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
| Course fee range | ₹30k – ₹1.2L | ₹2.1L – ₹8L |
| Highest package | ₹6 LPA | ₹12 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | Not ranked | Not ranked |
| Programmes listed | 10 | 12 |
| Streams | Arts, Commerce, Science | Arts, Commerce, Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0852 | U-1412 |
| In the official registers | UGC, AISHE | UGC, AISHE |
| Official website | gmuniversity.ac.in | joyuniversity.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 ₹2.1 lakh at Joy University.
- Joy 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 Joy University is in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, about 1,620 km apart.
- Gangadhar Meher University is a government institution and Joy University is a private institution.
- Gangadhar Meher University lists 10 programmes and Joy University lists 12; 9 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 Joy University lists 12; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (9)
- MBA / PGDM
- BBA
- BCA
- MCA
- B.Com
- B.Sc
- BA
- M.Sc
- MA
Only at Gangadhar Meher University (1)
- M.Com
Only at Joy University (3)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- Law (LLB / BA LLB)
- M.Tech
