Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University vs Periyar University
A side-by-side look at Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University in Srinagar, Uttarakhand and Periyar University in Salem, Tamil Nadu, 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 | Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University | Periyar University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Government | Government |
| Location | Srinagar, Uttarakhand | Salem, Tamil Nadu |
| Course fee range | ₹20k – ₹2.2L | ₹18.5k – ₹39.5k |
| Highest package | ₹12 LPA | ₹8 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | Not ranked | #94, University |
| Programmes listed | 12 | 8 |
| Streams | Arts, Commerce, Science | Arts, Commerce, Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0557 | U-0470 |
| In the official registers | UGC, AISHE | UGC, AICTE, NIRF, AISHE |
| Official website | hnbgu.ac.in | periyaruniversity.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 Periyar University: from ₹18,500, against ₹20,000 at Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University.
- Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University lists the higher top package: ₹12 LPA, against ₹8 LPA at Periyar University.
- Periyar University is ranked 94 in the NIRF 2025 University category; Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University is not in the NIRF 2025 lists.
- Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University is in Srinagar, Uttarakhand and Periyar University is in Salem, Tamil Nadu, about 2,060 km apart.
- Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University lists 12 programmes and Periyar University lists 8; 5 of the degrees on Disha Stars are offered at both.
Courses
Degrees each college lists that Disha Stars tracks. Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University lists 12 programmes in all and Periyar University lists 8; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (5)
- MBA / PGDM
- MCA
- M.Sc
- MA
- M.Com
Only at Hemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University (7)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- BBA
- BCA
- Law (LLB / BA LLB)
- B.Pharm
- M.Tech
- LLM
Only at Periyar University (2)
- B.Sc
- Ph.D

