Gangadhar Meher University vs Panjab University
A side-by-side look at Gangadhar Meher University in Sambalpur, Odisha and Panjab University in Chandigarh, Chandigarh, both offering MBA / PGDM, B.Sc and M.Sc and 2 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 | Panjab University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Government | Government |
| Location | Sambalpur, Odisha | Chandigarh, Chandigarh |
| Course fee range | ₹30k – ₹1.2L | ₹50k – ₹3.8L |
| Highest package | ₹6 LPA | ₹80 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | Not ranked | #35, University |
| Programmes listed | 10 | 12 |
| Streams | Arts, Commerce, Science | Arts, Commerce, Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0852 | U-0078 |
| In the official registers | UGC, AISHE | UGC, AICTE, NIRF, AISHE |
| Official website | gmuniversity.ac.in | puchd.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 ₹50,000 at Panjab University.
- Panjab University lists the higher top package: ₹80 LPA, against ₹6 LPA at Gangadhar Meher University.
- Panjab University is ranked 35 in the NIRF 2025 University category; Gangadhar Meher University is not in the NIRF 2025 lists.
- Gangadhar Meher University is in Sambalpur, Odisha and Panjab University is in Chandigarh, Chandigarh, about 1,260 km apart.
- Gangadhar Meher University lists 10 programmes and Panjab University lists 12; 5 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 Panjab University lists 12; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (5)
- MBA / PGDM
- B.Sc
- M.Sc
- MA
- M.Com
Only at Gangadhar Meher University (5)
- BBA
- BCA
- MCA
- B.Com
- BA
Only at Panjab University (7)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- Law (LLB / BA LLB)
- B.Pharm
- M.Tech
- LLM
- M.Pharm
- Ph.D
