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Gangadhar Meher University vs People's University

A side-by-side look at Gangadhar Meher University in Sambalpur, Odisha and People's University in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, both offering MBA / PGDM, BBA and BCA and 2 more courses. Fees and packages are as listed in the Disha Stars directory; ranks are from NIRF 2025.

Gangadhar Meher University logoGangadhar Meher UniversitySambalpur, OdishaGovernmentPeople's University logoPeople's UniversityBhopal, Madhya PradeshPrivate

At a glance

From the Disha Stars directory, read 2 October 2026, and NIRF 2025
DetailGangadhar Meher UniversityPeople's University
TypeGovernmentPrivate
LocationSambalpur, OdishaBhopal, Madhya Pradesh
Course fee range₹30k – ₹1.2L₹1.2L – ₹66L
Highest package₹6 LPA₹12 LPA
NIRF 2025Not rankedNot ranked
Programmes listed1012
StreamsArts, Commerce, ScienceScience
Study modeFull-timeFull-time
AISHE codeU-0852U-0655
In the official registersUGC, AISHEUGC, AISHE
Official websitegmuniversity.ac.in peoplesuniversity.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 ₹1.2 lakh at People's University.
  • People's University lists the higher top package: ₹12 LPA, against ₹6 LPA at Gangadhar Meher University.
  • Neither is in the NIRF 2025 rankings, which list only the top institutions in each category.
  • Gangadhar Meher University is in Sambalpur, Odisha and People's University is in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, about 700 km apart.
  • Gangadhar Meher University is a government institution and People's University is a private institution.
  • Gangadhar Meher University lists 10 programmes and People's 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 People's University lists 12; see each profile for the full list.

Offered at both (5)

  • MBA / PGDM
  • BBA
  • BCA
  • MCA
  • B.Sc

Only at Gangadhar Meher University (5)

  • B.Com
  • BA
  • M.Sc
  • MA
  • M.Com

Only at People's University (7)

  • B.Tech / B.E.
  • Law (LLB / BA LLB)
  • MBBS
  • BDS
  • B.Pharm
  • M.Tech
  • M.Pharm

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