Gangadhar Meher University vs Kolhan University
A side-by-side look at Gangadhar Meher University in Sambalpur, Odisha and Kolhan University in Chaibasa, Jharkhand, both offering MBA / PGDM, BBA and BCA and 7 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 | Kolhan University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Government | Government |
| Location | Sambalpur, Odisha | Chaibasa, Jharkhand |
| Course fee range | ₹30k – ₹1.2L | ₹9k – ₹1.8L |
| Highest package | ₹6 LPA | ₹6 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | Not ranked | Not ranked |
| Programmes listed | 10 | 13 |
| Streams | Arts, Commerce, Science | Arts, Commerce, Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0852 | U-0206 |
| In the official registers | UGC, AISHE | UGC, AISHE |
| Official website | gmuniversity.ac.in | kolhanuniversity.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 Kolhan University: from ₹9,000, against ₹30,000 at Gangadhar Meher University.
- Both list a highest package of ₹6 LPA.
- Neither is in the NIRF 2025 rankings, which list only the top institutions in each category.
- Gangadhar Meher University is in Sambalpur, Odisha and Kolhan University is in Chaibasa, Jharkhand, about 230 km apart.
- Gangadhar Meher University lists 10 programmes and Kolhan University lists 13; 10 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 Kolhan University lists 13; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (10)
- MBA / PGDM
- BBA
- BCA
- MCA
- B.Com
- B.Sc
- BA
- M.Sc
- MA
- M.Com
Only at Kolhan University (3)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- Law (LLB / BA LLB)
- B.Ed
