Graphic Era vs Odisha State Open University
A side-by-side look at Graphic Era in Dehradun, Uttarakhand and Odisha State Open University in Sambalpur, Odisha, both offering MBA / PGDM, BBA and BCA 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 | Odisha State Open University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Deemed | Government |
| Location | Dehradun, Uttarakhand | Sambalpur, Odisha |
| Course fee range | ₹3L – ₹13.6L | ₹3k – ₹30k |
| Highest package | ₹84.88 LPA | ₹6 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | #48, University | Not ranked |
| Programmes listed | 12 | 13 |
| Streams | Arts, Commerce, Science | Arts, Commerce, Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0555 | U-0932 |
| In the official registers | UGC, AICTE, NIRF, AISHE | UGC, AISHE |
| Official website | geu.ac.in | osou.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 Odisha State Open University: from ₹3,000, against ₹3 lakh at Graphic Era.
- Graphic Era lists the higher top package: ₹84.88 LPA, against ₹6 LPA at Odisha State Open University.
- Graphic Era is ranked 48 in the NIRF 2025 University category; Odisha State Open University is not in the NIRF 2025 lists.
- Graphic Era is in Dehradun, Uttarakhand and Odisha State Open University is in Sambalpur, Odisha, about 1,150 km apart.
- Graphic Era is a deemed-to-be university and Odisha State Open University is a government institution.
- Graphic Era lists 12 programmes and Odisha State Open University lists 13; 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 Odisha State Open University lists 13; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (8)
- MBA / PGDM
- BBA
- BCA
- MCA
- B.Com
- B.Sc
- BA
- M.Sc
Only at Graphic Era (3)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- B.Pharm
- M.Tech
Only at Odisha State Open University (3)
- Diploma / Polytechnic
- MA
- M.Com
