Graphic Era vs Sona Devi University
A side-by-side look at Graphic Era in Dehradun, Uttarakhand and Sona Devi University in Ranchi, Jharkhand, both offering B.Tech / B.E., MBA / PGDM and BBA and 7 more courses. Fees and packages are as listed in the Disha Stars directory; ranks are from NIRF 2025.
At a glance
| Detail | Graphic Era | Sona Devi University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Deemed | Private |
| Location | Dehradun, Uttarakhand | Ranchi, Jharkhand |
| Course fee range | ₹3L – ₹13.6L | ₹70k – ₹4.4L |
| Highest package | ₹84.88 LPA | ₹12 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | #48, University | Not ranked |
| Programmes listed | 12 | 15 |
| Streams | Arts, Commerce, Science | Arts, Commerce, Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0555 | Not matched yet |
| In the official registers | UGC, AICTE, NIRF, AISHE | UGC |
| Official website | geu.ac.in | sonadeviuniversity.com |
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 Sona Devi University: from ₹70,000, against ₹3 lakh at Graphic Era.
- Graphic Era lists the higher top package: ₹84.88 LPA, against ₹12 LPA at Sona Devi University.
- Graphic Era is ranked 48 in the NIRF 2025 University category; Sona Devi University is not in the NIRF 2025 lists.
- Graphic Era is in Dehradun, Uttarakhand and Sona Devi University is in Ranchi, Jharkhand, about 1,050 km apart.
- Graphic Era is a deemed-to-be university and Sona Devi University is a private institution.
- Graphic Era lists 12 programmes and Sona Devi University lists 15; 10 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 Sona Devi University lists 15; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (10)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- MBA / PGDM
- BBA
- BCA
- MCA
- B.Com
- B.Sc
- BA
- B.Pharm
- M.Sc
Only at Graphic Era (1)
- M.Tech
Only at Sona Devi University (4)
- Law (LLB / BA LLB)
- B.Ed
- MA
- M.Com
