Kalyani University vs NIST University
A side-by-side look at Kalyani University in Kalyani, West Bengal and NIST University in Berhampur, Odisha, both offering B.Tech / B.E., MBA / PGDM and MCA and 4 more courses. Fees and packages are as listed in the Disha Stars directory; ranks are from NIRF 2025.
At a glance
| Detail | Kalyani University | NIST University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Government | Private |
| Location | Kalyani, West Bengal | Berhampur, Odisha |
| Course fee range | ₹26.5k – ₹1.8L | ₹1.4L – ₹6.8L |
| Highest package | ₹12 LPA | ₹21 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | Not ranked | Not ranked |
| Programmes listed | 12 | 9 |
| Streams | Arts, Commerce, Science | Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0576 | U-1396 |
| In the official registers | UGC, NIRF, AISHE | UGC, AICTE, AISHE |
| Official website | klyuniv.ac.in | 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 Kalyani University: from ₹26,500, against ₹1.4 lakh at NIST University.
- NIST University lists the higher top package: ₹21 LPA, against ₹12 LPA at Kalyani University.
- Neither is in the NIRF 2025 rankings, which list only the top institutions in each category.
- Kalyani University is in Kalyani, West Bengal and NIST University is in Berhampur, Odisha, about 550 km apart.
- Kalyani University is a government institution and NIST University is a private institution.
- Kalyani University lists 12 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. Kalyani University lists 12 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
- MCA
- B.Sc
- M.Tech
- M.Sc
- Ph.D
Only at Kalyani University (5)
- B.Com
- BA
- B.Ed
- MA
- M.Com
Only at NIST University (2)
- BBA
- BCA
