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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

From the Disha Stars directory, read 2 October 2026, and NIRF 2025
DetailGangadhar Meher UniversityShivaji University
TypeGovernmentGovernment
LocationSambalpur, OdishaKolhapur, Maharashtra
Course fee range₹30k – ₹1.2L₹30k – ₹3.6L
Highest package₹6 LPA₹12 LPA
NIRF 2025Not ranked#151-200, University
Programmes listed109
StreamsArts, Commerce, ScienceArts, Commerce, Science
Study modeFull-timeFull-time
AISHE codeU-0852U-0325
In the official registersUGC, AISHEUGC, AICTE, NIRF, AISHE
Official websitegmuniversity.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

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