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IIS (Deemed to be University) vs South Asian University

A side-by-side look at IIS (Deemed to be University) in Jaipur, Rajasthan and South Asian University in New Delhi, Delhi, both offering M.Sc, MA and Ph.D. Fees and packages are as listed in the Disha Stars directory; ranks are from NIRF 2025.

At a glance

From the Disha Stars directory, read 2 October 2026, and NIRF 2025
DetailIIS (Deemed to be University)South Asian University
TypeDeemedGovernment
LocationJaipur, RajasthanNew Delhi, Delhi
Course fee range₹1.2L – ₹2.9L₹90k – ₹1.5L
Highest package₹12 LPA₹18 LPA
NIRF 2025Not rankedNot ranked
Programmes listed114
StreamsArts, Commerce, ScienceArts, Science
Study modeFull-timeFull-time
AISHE codeU-0394U-0118
In the official registersUGC, AICTE, AISHEUGC, AISHE
Official websiteiisuniv.ac.in sau.int

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 South Asian University: from ₹90,000, against ₹1.2 lakh at IIS (Deemed to be University).
  • South Asian University lists the higher top package: ₹18 LPA, against ₹12 LPA at IIS (Deemed to be University).
  • Neither is in the NIRF 2025 rankings, which list only the top institutions in each category.
  • IIS (Deemed to be University) is in Jaipur, Rajasthan and South Asian University is in New Delhi, Delhi, about 230 km apart.
  • IIS (Deemed to be University) is a deemed-to-be university and South Asian University is a government institution.
  • IIS (Deemed to be University) lists 11 programmes and South Asian University lists 4; 3 of the degrees on Disha Stars are offered at both.

Courses

Degrees each college lists that Disha Stars tracks. IIS (Deemed to be University) lists 11 programmes in all and South Asian University lists 4; see each profile for the full list.

Offered at both (3)

  • M.Sc
  • MA
  • Ph.D

Only at IIS (Deemed to be University) (8)

  • MBA / PGDM
  • BBA
  • BCA
  • MCA
  • B.Com
  • B.Sc
  • BA
  • M.Com

Only at South Asian University (1)

  • LLM

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