Jiwaji University vs Mahatma Gandhi University
A side-by-side look at Jiwaji University in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh and Mahatma Gandhi University in Kottayam, Kerala, both offering B.Tech / B.E., MBA / PGDM and BBA and 6 more courses. Fees and packages are as listed in the Disha Stars directory; ranks are from NIRF 2025.
At a glance
| Detail | Jiwaji University | Mahatma Gandhi University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Government | Government |
| Location | Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh | Kottayam, Kerala |
| Course fee range | ₹10k – ₹1.8L | ₹35.5k – ₹1.8L |
| Highest package | ₹12 LPA | ₹15 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | Not ranked | #43, University |
| Programmes listed | 10 | 14 |
| Streams | Science | Arts, Commerce, Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0276 | U-0262 |
| In the official registers | UGC, AISHE | UGC, NIRF, AISHE |
| Official website | jiwaji.edu | mgu.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 Jiwaji University: from ₹10,000, against ₹35,500 at Mahatma Gandhi University.
- Mahatma Gandhi University lists the higher top package: ₹15 LPA, against ₹12 LPA at Jiwaji University.
- Mahatma Gandhi University is ranked 43 in the NIRF 2025 University category; Jiwaji University is not in the NIRF 2025 lists.
- Jiwaji University is in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh and Mahatma Gandhi University is in Kottayam, Kerala, about 1,850 km apart.
- Jiwaji University lists 10 programmes and Mahatma Gandhi University lists 14; 9 of the degrees on Disha Stars are offered at both.
Courses
Degrees each college lists that Disha Stars tracks. Jiwaji University lists 10 programmes in all and Mahatma Gandhi University lists 14; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (9)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- MBA / PGDM
- BBA
- BCA
- MCA
- B.Ed
- M.Tech
- M.Sc
- LLM
Only at Jiwaji University (1)
- B.Pharm
Only at Mahatma Gandhi University (7)
- B.Com
- B.Sc
- Law (LLB / BA LLB)
- MA
- M.Com
- M.Pharm
- Ph.D
