Indian Agricultural Research Institute vs Shivaji University
A side-by-side look at Indian Agricultural Research Institute in New Delhi, Delhi and Shivaji University in Kolhapur, Maharashtra, both offering 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 | Shivaji University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Deemed | Government |
| Location | New Delhi, Delhi | Kolhapur, Maharashtra |
| Course fee range | ₹42.5k – ₹79.5k | ₹30k – ₹3.6L |
| Highest package | ₹18 LPA | ₹12 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | #16, University | #151-200, University |
| Programmes listed | 3 | 9 |
| Streams | Science | Arts, Commerce, Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0101 | U-0325 |
| In the official registers | UGC, NIRF, AISHE | UGC, AICTE, NIRF, AISHE |
| Official website | iari.res.in | unishivaji.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 Shivaji University: from ₹30,000, against ₹42,500 at Indian Agricultural Research Institute.
- Indian Agricultural Research Institute lists the higher top package: ₹18 LPA, against ₹12 LPA at Shivaji University.
- Both are in the NIRF 2025 rankings: Indian Agricultural Research Institute at 16 (University) and Shivaji University at 151-200 (University).
- Indian Agricultural Research Institute is in New Delhi, Delhi and Shivaji University is in Kolhapur, Maharashtra, about 1,360 km apart.
- Indian Agricultural Research Institute is a deemed-to-be university and Shivaji University is a government institution.
- Indian Agricultural Research Institute lists 3 programmes and Shivaji University lists 9; 2 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 Shivaji University lists 9; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (2)
- M.Sc
- Ph.D
Only at Indian Agricultural Research Institute (1)
- M.Tech
Only at Shivaji University (7)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- MBA / PGDM
- MCA
- B.Pharm
- B.Ed
- MA
- M.Com
