Indian Institute of Foreign Trade vs Periyar University
A side-by-side look at Indian Institute of Foreign Trade in New Delhi, Delhi and Periyar University in Salem, Tamil Nadu, 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 | Periyar University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Deemed | Government |
| Location | New Delhi, Delhi | Salem, Tamil Nadu |
| Course fee range | ₹2.5L – ₹21.8L | ₹18.5k – ₹39.5k |
| Highest package | ₹85.4 LPA | ₹8 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | #17, Management | #94, University |
| Programmes listed | 4 | 8 |
| Streams | Arts | Arts, Commerce, Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0102 | U-0470 |
| In the official registers | UGC, AICTE, NIRF, AISHE | UGC, AICTE, NIRF, AISHE |
| Official website | iift.ac.in | periyaruniversity.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 Periyar University: from ₹18,500, against ₹2.5 lakh at Indian Institute of Foreign Trade.
- Indian Institute of Foreign Trade lists the higher top package: ₹85.4 LPA, against ₹8 LPA at Periyar University.
- Both are in the NIRF 2025 rankings: Indian Institute of Foreign Trade at 17 (Management) and Periyar University at 94 (University).
- Indian Institute of Foreign Trade is in New Delhi, Delhi and Periyar University is in Salem, Tamil Nadu, about 1,880 km apart.
- Indian Institute of Foreign Trade is a deemed-to-be university and Periyar University is a government institution.
- Indian Institute of Foreign Trade lists 4 programmes and Periyar University lists 8; 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 Periyar University lists 8; 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 Periyar University (4)
- MCA
- B.Sc
- M.Sc
- M.Com
