Goa University vs Purnea University
A side-by-side look at Goa University in Taleigao Plateau, Goa and Purnea University in Purnia, Bihar, 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 | Goa University | Purnea University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Government | Government |
| Location | Taleigao Plateau, Goa | Purnia, Bihar |
| Course fee range | ₹60k – ₹1.7L | ₹12.4k – ₹1.2L |
| Highest package | ₹12 LPA | ₹6 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | Not ranked | Not ranked |
| Programmes listed | 8 | 11 |
| Streams | Arts, Commerce, Science | Arts, Commerce, Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0121 | U-0999 |
| In the official registers | UGC, NIRF, AISHE | UGC, AISHE |
| Official website | unigoa.ac.in | purneauniversity.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 Purnea University: from ₹12,400, against ₹60,000 at Goa University.
- Goa University lists the higher top package: ₹12 LPA, against ₹6 LPA at Purnea 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 Purnea University is in Purnia, Bihar, about 1,820 km apart.
- Goa University lists 8 programmes and Purnea University lists 11; 5 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 Purnea University lists 11; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (5)
- MBA / PGDM
- MCA
- M.Sc
- MA
- M.Com
Only at Goa University (3)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- B.Pharm
- Ph.D
Only at Purnea University (6)
- BBA
- BCA
- B.Com
- B.Sc
- BA
- B.Ed
