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
| Detail | IIS (Deemed to be University) | South Asian University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Deemed | Government |
| Location | Jaipur, Rajasthan | New Delhi, Delhi |
| Course fee range | ₹1.2L – ₹2.9L | ₹90k – ₹1.5L |
| Highest package | ₹12 LPA | ₹18 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | Not ranked | Not ranked |
| Programmes listed | 11 | 4 |
| Streams | Arts, Commerce, Science | Arts, Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0394 | U-0118 |
| In the official registers | UGC, AICTE, AISHE | UGC, AISHE |
| Official website | iisuniv.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

