Indian Institute of Foreign Trade vs Mahatma Gandhi University
A side-by-side look at Indian Institute of Foreign Trade in New Delhi, Delhi and Mahatma Gandhi University in Kottayam, Kerala, both offering MBA / PGDM, MA and Ph.D. Fees and packages are as listed in the Disha Stars directory; ranks are from NIRF 2025.
At a glance
| Detail | Indian Institute of Foreign Trade | Mahatma Gandhi University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Deemed | Government |
| Location | New Delhi, Delhi | Kottayam, Kerala |
| Course fee range | ₹2.5L – ₹21.8L | ₹35.5k – ₹1.8L |
| Highest package | ₹85.4 LPA | ₹15 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | #17, Management | #43, University |
| Programmes listed | 4 | 14 |
| Streams | Arts | Arts, Commerce, Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0102 | U-0262 |
| In the official registers | UGC, AICTE, NIRF, AISHE | UGC, NIRF, AISHE |
| Official website | iift.ac.in | mgu.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 Mahatma Gandhi University: from ₹35,500, against ₹2.5 lakh at Indian Institute of Foreign Trade.
- Indian Institute of Foreign Trade lists the higher top package: ₹85.4 LPA, against ₹15 LPA at Mahatma Gandhi University.
- Both are in the NIRF 2025 rankings: Indian Institute of Foreign Trade at 17 (Management) and Mahatma Gandhi University at 43 (University).
- Indian Institute of Foreign Trade is in New Delhi, Delhi and Mahatma Gandhi University is in Kottayam, Kerala, about 2,100 km apart.
- Indian Institute of Foreign Trade is a deemed-to-be university and Mahatma Gandhi University is a government institution.
- Indian Institute of Foreign Trade lists 4 programmes and Mahatma Gandhi University lists 14; 3 of the degrees on Disha Stars are offered at both.
Courses
Degrees each college lists that Disha Stars tracks. Indian Institute of Foreign Trade lists 4 programmes in all and Mahatma Gandhi University lists 14; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (3)
- MBA / PGDM
- MA
- Ph.D
Only at Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (1)
- Diploma / Polytechnic
Only at Mahatma Gandhi University (13)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- BBA
- BCA
- MCA
- B.Com
- B.Sc
- Law (LLB / BA LLB)
- B.Ed
- M.Tech
- M.Sc
- M.Com
- LLM
- M.Pharm
