Gangadhar Meher University vs Sona Devi University
A side-by-side look at Gangadhar Meher University in Sambalpur, Odisha and Sona Devi University in Ranchi, Jharkhand, both offering MBA / PGDM, BBA and BCA and 7 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 | Sona Devi University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Government | Private |
| Location | Sambalpur, Odisha | Ranchi, Jharkhand |
| Course fee range | ₹30k – ₹1.2L | ₹70k – ₹4.4L |
| Highest package | ₹6 LPA | ₹12 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | Not ranked | Not ranked |
| Programmes listed | 10 | 15 |
| Streams | Arts, Commerce, Science | Arts, Commerce, Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0852 | Not matched yet |
| In the official registers | UGC, AISHE | UGC |
| Official website | gmuniversity.ac.in | sonadeviuniversity.com |
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 ₹70,000 at Sona Devi University.
- Sona Devi 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 Sona Devi University is in Ranchi, Jharkhand, about 260 km apart.
- Gangadhar Meher University is a government institution and Sona Devi University is a private institution.
- Gangadhar Meher University lists 10 programmes and Sona Devi University lists 15; 10 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 Sona Devi University lists 15; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (10)
- MBA / PGDM
- BBA
- BCA
- MCA
- B.Com
- B.Sc
- BA
- M.Sc
- MA
- M.Com
Only at Sona Devi University (4)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- Law (LLB / BA LLB)
- B.Pharm
- B.Ed
