Gangadhar Meher University vs Kishkinda University
A side-by-side look at Gangadhar Meher University in Sambalpur, Odisha and Kishkinda University in Koppal, Karnataka, 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
| Detail | Gangadhar Meher University | Kishkinda University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Government | Private |
| Location | Sambalpur, Odisha | Koppal, Karnataka |
| Course fee range | ₹30k – ₹1.2L | ₹1.8L – ₹8L |
| Highest package | ₹6 LPA | ₹24 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | Not ranked | Not ranked |
| Programmes listed | 10 | 10 |
| Streams | Arts, Commerce, Science | Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0852 | U-1281 |
| In the official registers | UGC, AISHE | UGC, AISHE |
| Official website | gmuniversity.ac.in | kishkindauniversity.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 ₹1.8 lakh at Kishkinda University.
- Kishkinda University lists the higher top package: ₹24 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 Kishkinda University is in Koppal, Karnataka, about 1,070 km apart.
- Gangadhar Meher University is a government institution and Kishkinda University is a private institution.
- Gangadhar Meher University lists 10 programmes and Kishkinda University lists 10; 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 Kishkinda University lists 10; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (6)
- MBA / PGDM
- BBA
- BCA
- MCA
- B.Sc
- M.Sc
Only at Gangadhar Meher University (4)
- B.Com
- BA
- MA
- M.Com
Only at Kishkinda University (4)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- Law (LLB / BA LLB)
- B.Pharm
- M.Tech

