Indira Gandhi National Open University vs Islamic University of Sciences & Technology University
A side-by-side look at Indira Gandhi National Open University in New Delhi, Delhi and Islamic University of Sciences & Technology University in Awantipora, Jammu and Kashmir, both offering MBA / PGDM, BCA and MCA and 3 more courses. Fees and packages are as listed in the Disha Stars directory; ranks are from NIRF 2025.
At a glance
| Detail | Indira Gandhi National Open University | Islamic University of Sciences & Technology University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Government | Government |
| Location | New Delhi, Delhi | Awantipora, Jammu and Kashmir |
| Course fee range | ₹2.5k – ₹62k | ₹80k – ₹3.4L |
| Highest package | ₹12 LPA | ₹12 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | Not ranked | #151-200, University |
| Programmes listed | 14 | 9 |
| Streams | Arts, Commerce, Science | Arts, Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0104 | U-0194 |
| In the official registers | UGC, NIRF, AISHE | AICTE, NIRF, AISHE |
| Official website | ignou.ac.in | iust.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 Indira Gandhi National Open University: from ₹2,500, against ₹80,000 at Islamic University of Sciences & Technology University.
- Both list a highest package of ₹12 LPA.
- Islamic University of Sciences & Technology University is ranked 151-200 in the NIRF 2025 University category; Indira Gandhi National Open University is not in the NIRF 2025 lists.
- Indira Gandhi National Open University is in New Delhi, Delhi and Islamic University of Sciences & Technology University is in Awantipora, Jammu and Kashmir, about 640 km apart.
- Indira Gandhi National Open University lists 14 programmes and Islamic University of Sciences & Technology University lists 9; 6 of the degrees on Disha Stars are offered at both.
Courses
Degrees each college lists that Disha Stars tracks. Indira Gandhi National Open University lists 14 programmes in all and Islamic University of Sciences & Technology University lists 9; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (6)
- MBA / PGDM
- BCA
- MCA
- B.Sc
- M.Sc
- MA
Only at Indira Gandhi National Open University (5)
- B.Com
- BA
- B.Ed
- Diploma / Polytechnic
- M.Com
Only at Islamic University of Sciences & Technology University (3)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- BBA
- M.Tech
