Graphic Era vs NIST University
A side-by-side look at Graphic Era in Dehradun, Uttarakhand and NIST University in Berhampur, Odisha, both offering B.Tech / B.E., MBA / PGDM and BBA and 5 more courses. Fees and packages are as listed in the Disha Stars directory; ranks are from NIRF 2025.
At a glance
| Detail | Graphic Era | NIST University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Deemed | Private |
| Location | Dehradun, Uttarakhand | Berhampur, Odisha |
| Course fee range | ₹3L – ₹13.6L | ₹1.4L – ₹6.8L |
| Highest package | ₹84.88 LPA | ₹21 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | #48, University | Not ranked |
| Programmes listed | 12 | 9 |
| Streams | Arts, Commerce, Science | Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0555 | U-1396 |
| In the official registers | UGC, AICTE, NIRF, AISHE | UGC, AICTE, AISHE |
| Official website | geu.ac.in | nist.edu |
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 NIST University: from ₹1.4 lakh, against ₹3 lakh at Graphic Era.
- Graphic Era lists the higher top package: ₹84.88 LPA, against ₹21 LPA at NIST University.
- Graphic Era is ranked 48 in the NIRF 2025 University category; NIST University is not in the NIRF 2025 lists.
- Graphic Era is in Dehradun, Uttarakhand and NIST University is in Berhampur, Odisha, about 1,390 km apart.
- Graphic Era is a deemed-to-be university and NIST University is a private institution.
- Graphic Era lists 12 programmes and NIST University lists 9; 8 of the degrees on Disha Stars are offered at both.
Courses
Degrees each college lists that Disha Stars tracks. Graphic Era lists 12 programmes in all and NIST University lists 9; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (8)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- MBA / PGDM
- BBA
- BCA
- MCA
- B.Sc
- M.Tech
- M.Sc
Only at Graphic Era (3)
- B.Com
- BA
- B.Pharm
Only at NIST University (1)
- Ph.D
