Gangadhar Meher University vs Shivaji University
A side-by-side look at Gangadhar Meher University in Sambalpur, Odisha and Shivaji University in Kolhapur, Maharashtra, both offering MBA / PGDM, MCA 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 | Shivaji University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Government | Government |
| Location | Sambalpur, Odisha | Kolhapur, Maharashtra |
| Course fee range | ₹30k – ₹1.2L | ₹30k – ₹3.6L |
| Highest package | ₹6 LPA | ₹12 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | Not ranked | #151-200, University |
| Programmes listed | 10 | 9 |
| Streams | Arts, Commerce, Science | Arts, Commerce, Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0852 | U-0325 |
| In the official registers | UGC, AISHE | UGC, AICTE, NIRF, AISHE |
| Official website | gmuniversity.ac.in | unishivaji.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
- Both list course fees from ₹30,000.
- Shivaji University lists the higher top package: ₹12 LPA, against ₹6 LPA at Gangadhar Meher University.
- Shivaji University is ranked 151-200 in the NIRF 2025 University category; Gangadhar Meher University is not in the NIRF 2025 lists.
- Gangadhar Meher University is in Sambalpur, Odisha and Shivaji University is in Kolhapur, Maharashtra, about 1,150 km apart.
- Gangadhar Meher University lists 10 programmes and Shivaji University lists 9; 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 Shivaji University lists 9; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (5)
- MBA / PGDM
- MCA
- M.Sc
- MA
- M.Com
Only at Gangadhar Meher University (5)
- BBA
- BCA
- B.Com
- B.Sc
- BA
Only at Shivaji University (4)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- B.Pharm
- B.Ed
- Ph.D

