Gangadhar Meher University vs National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal
A side-by-side look at Gangadhar Meher University in Sambalpur, Odisha and National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal in Mangaluru, Karnataka, both offering MBA / PGDM, MCA and M.Sc. Fees and packages are as listed in the Disha Stars directory; ranks are from NIRF 2025.
At a glance
| Detail | Gangadhar Meher University | National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Government | Government |
| Location | Sambalpur, Odisha | Mangaluru, Karnataka |
| Course fee range | ₹30k – ₹1.2L | ₹80k – ₹5L |
| Highest package | ₹6 LPA | ₹54.5 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | Not ranked | #54, Overall |
| Programmes listed | 10 | 6 |
| Streams | Arts, Commerce, Science | Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0852 | U-0237 |
| In the official registers | UGC, AISHE | NIRF, AISHE |
| Official website | gmuniversity.ac.in | nitk.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 ₹80,000 at National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal.
- National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal lists the higher top package: ₹54.5 LPA, against ₹6 LPA at Gangadhar Meher University.
- National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal is ranked 54 in the NIRF 2025 Overall category; Gangadhar Meher University is not in the NIRF 2025 lists.
- Gangadhar Meher University is in Sambalpur, Odisha and National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal is in Mangaluru, Karnataka, about 1,350 km apart.
- Gangadhar Meher University lists 10 programmes and National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal lists 6; 3 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 National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal lists 6; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (3)
- MBA / PGDM
- MCA
- M.Sc
Only at Gangadhar Meher University (7)
- BBA
- BCA
- B.Com
- B.Sc
- BA
- MA
- M.Com
Only at National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal (3)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- M.Tech
- Ph.D
