Indian Agricultural Research Institute vs Indira Gandhi National Open University
A side-by-side look at Indian Agricultural Research Institute in New Delhi, Delhi and Indira Gandhi National Open University in New Delhi, Delhi, both offering M.Sc. Fees and packages are as listed in the Disha Stars directory; ranks are from NIRF 2025.
At a glance
| Detail | Indian Agricultural Research Institute | Indira Gandhi National Open University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Deemed | Government |
| Location | New Delhi, Delhi | New Delhi, Delhi |
| Course fee range | ₹42.5k – ₹79.5k | ₹2.5k – ₹62k |
| Highest package | ₹18 LPA | ₹12 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | #16, University | Not ranked |
| Programmes listed | 3 | 14 |
| Streams | Science | Arts, Commerce, Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0101 | U-0104 |
| In the official registers | UGC, NIRF, AISHE | UGC, NIRF, AISHE |
| Official website | iari.res.in | ignou.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 Indira Gandhi National Open University: from ₹2,500, against ₹42,500 at Indian Agricultural Research Institute.
- Indian Agricultural Research Institute lists the higher top package: ₹18 LPA, against ₹12 LPA at Indira Gandhi National Open University.
- Indian Agricultural Research Institute is ranked 16 in the NIRF 2025 University category; Indira Gandhi National Open University is not in the NIRF 2025 lists.
- Both are in New Delhi, Delhi, about 15 km apart.
- Indian Agricultural Research Institute is a deemed-to-be university and Indira Gandhi National Open University is a government institution.
- Indian Agricultural Research Institute lists 3 programmes and Indira Gandhi National Open University lists 14; 1 of the degrees on Disha Stars are offered at both.
Courses
Degrees each college lists that Disha Stars tracks. Indian Agricultural Research Institute lists 3 programmes in all and Indira Gandhi National Open University lists 14; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (1)
- M.Sc
Only at Indian Agricultural Research Institute (2)
- M.Tech
- Ph.D
Only at Indira Gandhi National Open University (10)
- MBA / PGDM
- BCA
- MCA
- B.Com
- B.Sc
- BA
- B.Ed
- Diploma / Polytechnic
- MA
- M.Com
