Jagannath Barooah University vs NIST University
A side-by-side look at Jagannath Barooah University in Jorhat, Assam and NIST University in Berhampur, Odisha, both offering MBA / PGDM, BBA and BCA and 3 more courses. Fees and packages are as listed in the Disha Stars directory; ranks are from NIRF 2025.
At a glance
| Detail | Jagannath Barooah University | NIST University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Government | Private |
| Location | Jorhat, Assam | Berhampur, Odisha |
| Course fee range | ₹71k – ₹2.2L | ₹1.4L – ₹6.8L |
| Highest package | ₹12 LPA | ₹21 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | Not ranked | Not ranked |
| Programmes listed | 10 | 9 |
| Streams | Arts, Commerce, Science | Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-1423 | U-1396 |
| In the official registers | UGC, AISHE | UGC, AICTE, AISHE |
| Official website | jbu.ac.in | nist.edu |
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 Jagannath Barooah University: from ₹71,000, against ₹1.4 lakh at NIST University.
- NIST University lists the higher top package: ₹21 LPA, against ₹12 LPA at Jagannath Barooah University.
- Neither is in the NIRF 2025 rankings, which list only the top institutions in each category.
- Jagannath Barooah University is in Jorhat, Assam and NIST University is in Berhampur, Odisha, about 1,270 km apart.
- Jagannath Barooah University is a government institution and NIST University is a private institution.
- Jagannath Barooah University lists 10 programmes and NIST University lists 9; 6 of the degrees on Disha Stars are offered at both.
Courses
Degrees each college lists that Disha Stars tracks. Jagannath Barooah University lists 10 programmes in all and NIST University lists 9; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (6)
- MBA / PGDM
- BBA
- BCA
- MCA
- B.Sc
- M.Sc
Only at Jagannath Barooah University (4)
- B.Com
- BA
- MA
- M.Com
Only at NIST University (3)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- M.Tech
- Ph.D
