Gangadhar Meher University vs NIST University
A side-by-side look at Gangadhar Meher University in Sambalpur, Odisha and NIST University in Berhampur, Odisha, 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 | NIST University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Government | Private |
| Location | Sambalpur, Odisha | Berhampur, Odisha |
| Course fee range | ₹30k – ₹1.2L | ₹1.4L – ₹6.8L |
| Highest package | ₹6 LPA | ₹21 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | Not ranked | Not ranked |
| Programmes listed | 10 | 9 |
| Streams | Arts, Commerce, Science | Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0852 | U-1396 |
| In the official registers | UGC, AISHE | UGC, AICTE, AISHE |
| Official website | gmuniversity.ac.in | nist.edu |
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 ₹1.4 lakh at NIST University.
- NIST University lists the higher top package: ₹21 LPA, against ₹6 LPA at Gangadhar Meher University.
- Neither is in the NIRF 2025 rankings, which list only the top institutions in each category.
- Both are in Odisha: Gangadhar Meher University in Sambalpur and NIST University in Berhampur, about 250 km apart.
- Gangadhar Meher University is a government institution and NIST University is a private institution.
- Gangadhar Meher University lists 10 programmes and NIST University lists 9; 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 NIST University lists 9; 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 NIST University (3)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- M.Tech
- Ph.D
