Gangadhar Meher University vs Vaishno College of Engineering
A side-by-side look at Gangadhar Meher University in Sambalpur, Odisha and Vaishno College of Engineering in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, both offering MBA / PGDM, BBA and BCA. Fees and packages are as listed in the Disha Stars directory; ranks are from NIRF 2025.
At a glance
| Detail | Gangadhar Meher University | Vaishno College of Engineering |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Government | Private |
| Location | Sambalpur, Odisha | Kangra, Himachal Pradesh |
| Course fee range | ₹30k – ₹1.2L | ₹1.1L – ₹3.4L |
| Highest package | ₹6 LPA | ₹10 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | Not ranked | Not ranked |
| Programmes listed | 10 | 6 |
| Streams | Arts, Commerce, Science | Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0852 | C-11353 |
| In the official registers | UGC, AISHE | AICTE, AISHE |
| Official website | gmuniversity.ac.in | vaishno.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 ₹1.1 lakh at Vaishno College of Engineering.
- Vaishno College of Engineering lists the higher top package: ₹10 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 Vaishno College of Engineering is in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, about 1,450 km apart.
- Gangadhar Meher University is a government institution and Vaishno College of Engineering is a private institution.
- Gangadhar Meher University lists 10 programmes and Vaishno College of Engineering lists 6; 3 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 Vaishno College of Engineering lists 6; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (3)
- MBA / PGDM
- BBA
- BCA
Only at Gangadhar Meher University (7)
- MCA
- B.Com
- B.Sc
- BA
- M.Sc
- MA
- M.Com
Only at Vaishno College of Engineering (3)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- Diploma / Polytechnic
- M.Tech

