Jiwaji University vs Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism & Communication
A side-by-side look at Jiwaji University in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh and Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism & Communication in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, both offering MBA / PGDM, BCA and MCA and 1 more courses. Fees and packages are as listed in the Disha Stars directory; ranks are from NIRF 2025.
At a glance
| Detail | Jiwaji University | Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism & Communication |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Government | Government |
| Location | Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh | Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh |
| Course fee range | ₹10k – ₹1.8L | ₹15k – ₹1L |
| Highest package | ₹12 LPA | ₹12 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | Not ranked | Not ranked |
| Programmes listed | 10 | 8 |
| Streams | Science | Arts, Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0276 | U-0283 |
| In the official registers | UGC, AISHE | UGC, AICTE, AISHE |
| Official website | jiwaji.edu | mcu.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 ₹15,000 at Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism & Communication.
- Both list a highest package of ₹12 LPA.
- Neither is in the NIRF 2025 rankings, which list only the top institutions in each category.
- Both are in Madhya Pradesh: Jiwaji University in Gwalior and Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism & Communication in Bhopal, about 340 km apart.
- Jiwaji University lists 10 programmes and Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism & Communication lists 8; 4 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 Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism & Communication lists 8; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (4)
- MBA / PGDM
- BCA
- MCA
- M.Sc
Only at Jiwaji University (6)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- BBA
- B.Pharm
- B.Ed
- M.Tech
- LLM
Only at Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism & Communication (3)
- B.Sc
- BA
- MA

