Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIM Bangalore) vs Periyar University
A side-by-side look at Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIM Bangalore) in Bengaluru, Karnataka and Periyar University in Salem, Tamil Nadu, both offering MBA / PGDM 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 Management Bangalore (IIM Bangalore) | Periyar University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Government | Government |
| Location | Bengaluru, Karnataka | Salem, Tamil Nadu |
| Course fee range | ₹18L – ₹30L | ₹18.5k – ₹39.5k |
| Highest package | ₹80 LPA | ₹8 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | #2, Management | #94, University |
| Programmes listed | 6 | 8 |
| Streams | Any | Arts, Commerce, Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-1014 | U-0470 |
| In the official registers | NIRF, AISHE | UGC, AICTE, NIRF, AISHE |
| Official website | iimb.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 ₹18 lakh at Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIM Bangalore).
- Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIM Bangalore) lists the higher top package: ₹80 LPA, against ₹8 LPA at Periyar University.
- Both are in the NIRF 2025 rankings: Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIM Bangalore) at 2 (Management) and Periyar University at 94 (University).
- Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIM Bangalore) is in Bengaluru, Karnataka and Periyar University is in Salem, Tamil Nadu, about 140 km apart.
- Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIM Bangalore) lists 6 programmes and Periyar University lists 8; 2 of the degrees on Disha Stars are offered at both.
Courses
Degrees each college lists that Disha Stars tracks. Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIM Bangalore) lists 6 programmes in all and Periyar University lists 8; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (2)
- MBA / PGDM
- Ph.D
Only at Periyar University (5)
- MCA
- B.Sc
- M.Sc
- MA
- M.Com
