Indira Gandhi National Open University vs Mahindra University
A side-by-side look at Indira Gandhi National Open University in New Delhi, Delhi and Mahindra University in Hyderabad, Telangana, both offering MBA / PGDM, B.Sc and BA. 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 | Mahindra University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Government | Private |
| Location | New Delhi, Delhi | Hyderabad, Telangana |
| Course fee range | ₹2.5k – ₹62k | ₹3L – ₹16L |
| Highest package | ₹12 LPA | ₹60 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | Not ranked | #101-150, Engineering |
| Programmes listed | 14 | 7 |
| Streams | Arts, Commerce, Science | Arts, Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0104 | U-1119 |
| In the official registers | UGC, NIRF, AISHE | UGC, NIRF, AISHE |
| Official website | ignou.ac.in | mahindrauniversity.edu.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 ₹3 lakh at Mahindra University.
- Mahindra University lists the higher top package: ₹60 LPA, against ₹12 LPA at Indira Gandhi National Open University.
- Mahindra University is ranked 101-150 in the NIRF 2025 Engineering category; Indira Gandhi National Open University is not in the NIRF 2025 lists.
- Indira Gandhi National Open University is in New Delhi, Delhi and Mahindra University is in Hyderabad, Telangana, about 1,230 km apart.
- Indira Gandhi National Open University is a government institution and Mahindra University is a private institution.
- Indira Gandhi National Open University lists 14 programmes and Mahindra University lists 7; 3 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 Mahindra University lists 7; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (3)
- MBA / PGDM
- B.Sc
- BA
Only at Indira Gandhi National Open University (8)
- BCA
- MCA
- B.Com
- B.Ed
- Diploma / Polytechnic
- M.Sc
- MA
- M.Com
Only at Mahindra University (4)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- BBA
- M.Tech
- Ph.D
