Indira Gandhi National Open University vs Sikkim Manipal University
A side-by-side look at Indira Gandhi National Open University in New Delhi, Delhi and Sikkim Manipal University in Gangtok, Sikkim, both offering MBA / PGDM, BCA and MCA and 2 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 | Sikkim Manipal University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Government | Private |
| Location | New Delhi, Delhi | Gangtok, Sikkim |
| Course fee range | ₹2.5k – ₹62k | ₹3.9L – ₹57.8L |
| Highest package | ₹12 LPA | ₹24 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | Not ranked | #151-200, University |
| Programmes listed | 14 | 11 |
| Streams | Arts, Commerce, Science | Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0104 | U-0431 |
| In the official registers | UGC, NIRF, AISHE | UGC, NIRF, AISHE |
| Official website | ignou.ac.in | smu.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 ₹3.9 lakh at Sikkim Manipal University.
- Sikkim Manipal University lists the higher top package: ₹24 LPA, against ₹12 LPA at Indira Gandhi National Open University.
- Sikkim Manipal 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 Sikkim Manipal University is in Gangtok, Sikkim, about 1,130 km apart.
- Indira Gandhi National Open University is a government institution and Sikkim Manipal University is a private institution.
- Indira Gandhi National Open University lists 14 programmes and Sikkim Manipal University lists 11; 5 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 Sikkim Manipal University lists 11; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (5)
- MBA / PGDM
- BCA
- MCA
- B.Sc
- M.Sc
Only at Indira Gandhi National Open University (6)
- B.Com
- BA
- B.Ed
- Diploma / Polytechnic
- MA
- M.Com
Only at Sikkim Manipal University (4)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- BBA
- MBBS
- M.Tech
