Jiwaji University vs Odisha State Open University
A side-by-side look at Jiwaji University in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh and Odisha State Open University in Sambalpur, Odisha, both offering MBA / PGDM, BBA and BCA and 2 more courses. Fees and packages are as listed in the Disha Stars directory; ranks are from NIRF 2025.
At a glance
| Detail | Jiwaji University | Odisha State Open University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Government | Government |
| Location | Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh | Sambalpur, Odisha |
| Course fee range | ₹10k – ₹1.8L | ₹3k – ₹30k |
| Highest package | ₹12 LPA | ₹6 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | Not ranked | Not ranked |
| Programmes listed | 10 | 13 |
| Streams | Science | Arts, Commerce, Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0276 | U-0932 |
| In the official registers | UGC, AISHE | UGC, AISHE |
| Official website | jiwaji.edu | osou.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 Odisha State Open University: from ₹3,000, against ₹10,000 at Jiwaji University.
- Jiwaji University lists the higher top package: ₹12 LPA, against ₹6 LPA at Odisha State Open 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 Odisha State Open University is in Sambalpur, Odisha, about 790 km apart.
- Jiwaji University lists 10 programmes and Odisha State Open University lists 13; 5 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 Odisha State Open University lists 13; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (5)
- MBA / PGDM
- BBA
- BCA
- MCA
- M.Sc
Only at Jiwaji University (5)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- B.Pharm
- B.Ed
- M.Tech
- LLM
Only at Odisha State Open University (6)
- B.Com
- B.Sc
- BA
- Diploma / Polytechnic
- MA
- M.Com
