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Jiwaji University vs Periyar University

A side-by-side look at Jiwaji University in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh and Periyar University in Salem, Tamil Nadu, both offering MBA / PGDM, MCA and M.Sc. 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 UniversityPeriyar University
TypeGovernmentGovernment
LocationGwalior, Madhya PradeshSalem, Tamil Nadu
Course fee range₹10k – ₹1.8L₹18.5k – ₹39.5k
Highest package₹12 LPA₹8 LPA
NIRF 2025Not ranked#94, University
Programmes listed108
StreamsScienceArts, Commerce, Science
Study modeFull-timeFull-time
AISHE codeU-0276U-0470
In the official registersUGC, AISHEUGC, AICTE, NIRF, AISHE
Official websitejiwaji.edu periyaruniversity.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 ₹18,500 at Periyar University.
  • Jiwaji University lists the higher top package: ₹12 LPA, against ₹8 LPA at Periyar University.
  • Periyar University is ranked 94 in the NIRF 2025 University category; Jiwaji University is not in the NIRF 2025 lists.
  • Jiwaji University is in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh and Periyar University is in Salem, Tamil Nadu, about 1,620 km apart.
  • Jiwaji University lists 10 programmes and Periyar University lists 8; 3 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 Periyar University lists 8; see each profile for the full list.

Offered at both (3)

  • MBA / PGDM
  • MCA
  • M.Sc

Only at Jiwaji University (7)

  • B.Tech / B.E.
  • BBA
  • BCA
  • B.Pharm
  • B.Ed
  • M.Tech
  • LLM

Only at Periyar University (4)

  • B.Sc
  • MA
  • M.Com
  • Ph.D

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