Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) vs Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism & Communication
A side-by-side look at Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) in Chennai, Tamil Nadu and Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism & Communication in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, both offering MBA / PGDM and M.Sc. 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) | Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism & Communication |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Government | Government |
| Location | Chennai, Tamil Nadu | Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh |
| Course fee range | ₹60k – ₹8L | ₹15k – ₹1L |
| Highest package | ₹2 Cr | ₹12 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | #1, Overall | Not ranked |
| Programmes listed | 6 | 8 |
| Streams | Science | Arts, Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0456 | U-0283 |
| In the official registers | NIRF, AISHE | UGC, AICTE, AISHE |
| Official website | iitm.ac.in | mcu.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 Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism & Communication: from ₹15,000, 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 ₹12 LPA at Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism & Communication.
- Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) is ranked 1 in the NIRF 2025 Overall category; Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism & Communication is not in the NIRF 2025 lists.
- Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) is in Chennai, Tamil Nadu and Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism & Communication is in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, about 1,180 km apart.
- Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) lists 6 programmes and Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism & Communication 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 Technology Madras (IIT Madras) lists 6 programmes in all and Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism & Communication lists 8; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (2)
- MBA / PGDM
- M.Sc
Only at Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) (3)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- M.Tech
- Ph.D
Only at Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism & Communication (5)
- BCA
- MCA
- B.Sc
- BA
- MA
