Indian Agricultural Research Institute vs Panjab University
A side-by-side look at Indian Agricultural Research Institute in New Delhi, Delhi and Panjab University in Chandigarh, Chandigarh, both offering M.Tech, M.Sc and Ph.D. Fees and packages are as listed in the Disha Stars directory; ranks are from NIRF 2025.
At a glance
| Detail | Indian Agricultural Research Institute | Panjab University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Deemed | Government |
| Location | New Delhi, Delhi | Chandigarh, Chandigarh |
| Course fee range | ₹42.5k – ₹79.5k | ₹50k – ₹3.8L |
| Highest package | ₹18 LPA | ₹80 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | #16, University | #35, University |
| Programmes listed | 3 | 12 |
| Streams | Science | Arts, Commerce, Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0101 | U-0078 |
| In the official registers | UGC, NIRF, AISHE | UGC, AICTE, NIRF, AISHE |
| Official website | iari.res.in | puchd.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 Indian Agricultural Research Institute: from ₹42,500, against ₹50,000 at Panjab University.
- Panjab University lists the higher top package: ₹80 LPA, against ₹18 LPA at Indian Agricultural Research Institute.
- Both are in the NIRF 2025 rankings: Indian Agricultural Research Institute at 16 (University) and Panjab University at 35 (University).
- Indian Agricultural Research Institute is in New Delhi, Delhi and Panjab University is in Chandigarh, Chandigarh, about 240 km apart.
- Indian Agricultural Research Institute is a deemed-to-be university and Panjab University is a government institution.
- Indian Agricultural Research Institute lists 3 programmes and Panjab University lists 12; 3 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 Panjab University lists 12; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (3)
- M.Tech
- M.Sc
- Ph.D
Only at Panjab University (9)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- MBA / PGDM
- B.Sc
- Law (LLB / BA LLB)
- B.Pharm
- MA
- M.Com
- LLM
- M.Pharm
