Gangadhar Meher University vs Periyar University
A side-by-side look at Gangadhar Meher University in Sambalpur, Odisha and Periyar University in Salem, Tamil Nadu, both offering MBA / PGDM, MCA and B.Sc 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 | Periyar University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Government | Government |
| Location | Sambalpur, Odisha | Salem, Tamil Nadu |
| Course fee range | ₹30k – ₹1.2L | ₹18.5k – ₹39.5k |
| Highest package | ₹6 LPA | ₹8 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | Not ranked | #94, University |
| Programmes listed | 10 | 8 |
| Streams | Arts, Commerce, Science | Arts, Commerce, Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0852 | U-0470 |
| In the official registers | UGC, AISHE | UGC, AICTE, NIRF, AISHE |
| Official website | gmuniversity.ac.in | periyaruniversity.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 Periyar University: from ₹18,500, against ₹30,000 at Gangadhar Meher University.
- Periyar University lists the higher top package: ₹8 LPA, against ₹6 LPA at Gangadhar Meher University.
- Periyar University is ranked 94 in the NIRF 2025 University category; Gangadhar Meher University is not in the NIRF 2025 lists.
- Gangadhar Meher University is in Sambalpur, Odisha and Periyar University is in Salem, Tamil Nadu, about 1,260 km apart.
- Gangadhar Meher University lists 10 programmes and Periyar University lists 8; 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 Periyar University lists 8; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (6)
- MBA / PGDM
- MCA
- B.Sc
- M.Sc
- MA
- M.Com
Only at Gangadhar Meher University (4)
- BBA
- BCA
- B.Com
- BA
Only at Periyar University (1)
- Ph.D
