Gangadhar Meher University vs Mahindra University
A side-by-side look at Gangadhar Meher University in Sambalpur, Odisha and Mahindra University in Hyderabad, Telangana, both offering MBA / PGDM, BBA and B.Sc and 1 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 | Mahindra University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Government | Private |
| Location | Sambalpur, Odisha | Hyderabad, Telangana |
| Course fee range | ₹30k – ₹1.2L | ₹3L – ₹16L |
| Highest package | ₹6 LPA | ₹60 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | Not ranked | #101-150, Engineering |
| Programmes listed | 10 | 7 |
| Streams | Arts, Commerce, Science | Arts, Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0852 | U-1119 |
| In the official registers | UGC, AISHE | UGC, NIRF, AISHE |
| Official website | gmuniversity.ac.in | mahindrauniversity.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 ₹3 lakh at Mahindra University.
- Mahindra University lists the higher top package: ₹60 LPA, against ₹6 LPA at Gangadhar Meher University.
- Mahindra University is ranked 101-150 in the NIRF 2025 Engineering category; Gangadhar Meher University is not in the NIRF 2025 lists.
- Gangadhar Meher University is in Sambalpur, Odisha and Mahindra University is in Hyderabad, Telangana, about 720 km apart.
- Gangadhar Meher University is a government institution and Mahindra University is a private institution.
- Gangadhar Meher University lists 10 programmes and Mahindra University lists 7; 4 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 Mahindra University lists 7; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (4)
- MBA / PGDM
- BBA
- B.Sc
- BA
Only at Gangadhar Meher University (6)
- BCA
- MCA
- B.Com
- M.Sc
- MA
- M.Com
Only at Mahindra University (3)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- M.Tech
- Ph.D

