Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) vs Karnataka Samskrit University
A side-by-side look at Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) in Chennai, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka Samskrit University in Bengaluru, Karnataka, both offering 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 Technology Madras (IIT Madras) | Karnataka Samskrit University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Government | Government |
| Location | Chennai, Tamil Nadu | Bengaluru, Karnataka |
| Course fee range | ₹60k – ₹8L | ₹4k – ₹85k |
| Highest package | ₹2 Cr | ₹6 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | #1, Overall | Not ranked |
| Programmes listed | 6 | 7 |
| Streams | Science | Arts |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0456 | Not matched yet |
| In the official registers | NIRF, AISHE | UGC |
| Official website | iitm.ac.in | ksu.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 Karnataka Samskrit University: from ₹4,000, against ₹60,000 at Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras).
- Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) lists the higher top package: ₹2 Cr, against ₹6 LPA at Karnataka Samskrit University.
- Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) is ranked 1 in the NIRF 2025 Overall category; Karnataka Samskrit University is not in the NIRF 2025 lists.
- Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) is in Chennai, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka Samskrit University is in Bengaluru, Karnataka, about 290 km apart.
- Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) lists 6 programmes and Karnataka Samskrit University lists 7; 1 of the degrees on Disha Stars are offered at both.
Courses
Degrees each college lists that Disha Stars tracks. Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) lists 6 programmes in all and Karnataka Samskrit University lists 7; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (1)
- Ph.D
Only at Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) (4)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- MBA / PGDM
- M.Tech
- M.Sc
Only at Karnataka Samskrit University (4)
- BA
- B.Ed
- Diploma / Polytechnic
- MA
