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Jiwaji University vs NIST University

A side-by-side look at Jiwaji University in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh and NIST University in Berhampur, Odisha, both offering B.Tech / B.E., MBA / PGDM and BBA and 4 more courses. Fees and packages are as listed in the Disha Stars directory; ranks are from NIRF 2025.

At a glance

From the Disha Stars directory, read 2 October 2026, and NIRF 2025
DetailJiwaji UniversityNIST University
TypeGovernmentPrivate
LocationGwalior, Madhya PradeshBerhampur, Odisha
Course fee range₹10k – ₹1.8L₹1.4L – ₹6.8L
Highest package₹12 LPA₹21 LPA
NIRF 2025Not rankedNot ranked
Programmes listed109
StreamsScienceScience
Study modeFull-timeFull-time
AISHE codeU-0276U-1396
In the official registersUGC, AISHEUGC, AICTE, AISHE
Official websitejiwaji.edu 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 Jiwaji University: from ₹10,000, against ₹1.4 lakh at NIST University.
  • NIST University lists the higher top package: ₹21 LPA, against ₹12 LPA at Jiwaji University.
  • Neither is in the NIRF 2025 rankings, which list only the top institutions in each category.
  • Jiwaji University is in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh and NIST University is in Berhampur, Odisha, about 1,020 km apart.
  • Jiwaji University is a government institution and NIST University is a private institution.
  • Jiwaji University lists 10 programmes and NIST University lists 9; 7 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 NIST University lists 9; see each profile for the full list.

Offered at both (7)

  • B.Tech / B.E.
  • MBA / PGDM
  • BBA
  • BCA
  • MCA
  • M.Tech
  • M.Sc

Only at Jiwaji University (3)

  • B.Pharm
  • B.Ed
  • LLM

Only at NIST University (2)

  • B.Sc
  • Ph.D

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