Jiwaji University vs Sona Devi University
A side-by-side look at Jiwaji University in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh and Sona Devi University in Ranchi, Jharkhand, both offering B.Tech / B.E., MBA / PGDM and BBA and 5 more courses. Fees and packages are as listed in the Disha Stars directory; ranks are from NIRF 2025.
At a glance
| Detail | Jiwaji University | Sona Devi University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Government | Private |
| Location | Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh | Ranchi, Jharkhand |
| Course fee range | ₹10k – ₹1.8L | ₹70k – ₹4.4L |
| Highest package | ₹12 LPA | ₹12 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | Not ranked | Not ranked |
| Programmes listed | 10 | 15 |
| Streams | Science | Arts, Commerce, Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0276 | Not matched yet |
| In the official registers | UGC, AISHE | UGC |
| Official website | jiwaji.edu | sonadeviuniversity.com |
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 ₹70,000 at Sona Devi University.
- Both list a highest package of ₹12 LPA.
- Neither is in the NIRF 2025 rankings, which list only the top institutions in each category.
- Jiwaji University is in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh and Sona Devi University is in Ranchi, Jharkhand, about 790 km apart.
- Jiwaji University is a government institution and Sona Devi University is a private institution.
- Jiwaji University lists 10 programmes and Sona Devi University lists 15; 8 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 Sona Devi University lists 15; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (8)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- MBA / PGDM
- BBA
- BCA
- MCA
- B.Pharm
- B.Ed
- M.Sc
Only at Jiwaji University (2)
- M.Tech
- LLM
Only at Sona Devi University (6)
- B.Com
- B.Sc
- BA
- Law (LLB / BA LLB)
- MA
- M.Com

