Goa University vs Karnataka Samskrit University
A side-by-side look at Goa University in Taleigao Plateau, Goa and Karnataka Samskrit University in Bengaluru, Karnataka, both offering MA and Ph.D. Fees and packages are as listed in the Disha Stars directory; ranks are from NIRF 2025.
At a glance
| Detail | Goa University | Karnataka Samskrit University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Government | Government |
| Location | Taleigao Plateau, Goa | Bengaluru, Karnataka |
| Course fee range | ₹60k – ₹1.7L | ₹4k – ₹85k |
| Highest package | ₹12 LPA | ₹6 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | Not ranked | Not ranked |
| Programmes listed | 8 | 7 |
| Streams | Arts, Commerce, Science | Arts |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0121 | Not matched yet |
| In the official registers | UGC, NIRF, AISHE | UGC |
| Official website | unigoa.ac.in | ksu.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 Karnataka Samskrit University: from ₹4,000, against ₹60,000 at Goa University.
- Goa University lists the higher top package: ₹12 LPA, against ₹6 LPA at Karnataka Samskrit University.
- Neither is in the NIRF 2025 rankings, which list only the top institutions in each category.
- Goa University is in Taleigao Plateau, Goa and Karnataka Samskrit University is in Bengaluru, Karnataka, about 490 km apart.
- Goa University lists 8 programmes and Karnataka Samskrit University lists 7; 2 of the degrees on Disha Stars are offered at both.
Courses
Degrees each college lists that Disha Stars tracks. Goa University lists 8 programmes in all and Karnataka Samskrit University lists 7; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (2)
- MA
- Ph.D
Only at Goa University (6)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- MBA / PGDM
- MCA
- B.Pharm
- M.Sc
- M.Com
Only at Karnataka Samskrit University (3)
- BA
- B.Ed
- Diploma / Polytechnic

