Indira Gandhi National Open University vs Periyar University
A side-by-side look at Indira Gandhi National Open University in New Delhi, Delhi and Periyar University in Salem, Tamil Nadu, both offering MBA / PGDM, MCA and B.Sc 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 | Periyar University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Government | Government |
| Location | New Delhi, Delhi | Salem, Tamil Nadu |
| Course fee range | ₹2.5k – ₹62k | ₹18.5k – ₹39.5k |
| Highest package | ₹12 LPA | ₹8 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | Not ranked | #94, University |
| Programmes listed | 14 | 8 |
| Streams | Arts, Commerce, Science | Arts, Commerce, Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0104 | U-0470 |
| In the official registers | UGC, NIRF, AISHE | UGC, AICTE, NIRF, AISHE |
| Official website | ignou.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 Indira Gandhi National Open University: from ₹2,500, against ₹18,500 at Periyar University.
- Indira Gandhi National Open University lists the higher top package: ₹12 LPA, against ₹8 LPA at Periyar University.
- Periyar University is ranked 94 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 Periyar University is in Salem, Tamil Nadu, about 1,870 km apart.
- Indira Gandhi National Open University lists 14 programmes and Periyar University lists 8; 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 Periyar University lists 8; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (6)
- MBA / PGDM
- MCA
- B.Sc
- M.Sc
- MA
- M.Com
Only at Indira Gandhi National Open University (5)
- BCA
- B.Com
- BA
- B.Ed
- Diploma / Polytechnic
Only at Periyar University (1)
- Ph.D
