Kalyani University vs Periyar University
A side-by-side look at Kalyani University in Kalyani, West Bengal and Periyar University in Salem, Tamil Nadu, both offering MBA / PGDM, MCA and B.Sc 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 | Periyar University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Government | Government |
| Location | Kalyani, West Bengal | Salem, Tamil Nadu |
| Course fee range | ₹26.5k – ₹1.8L | ₹18.5k – ₹39.5k |
| Highest package | ₹12 LPA | ₹8 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | Not ranked | #94, University |
| Programmes listed | 12 | 8 |
| Streams | Arts, Commerce, Science | Arts, Commerce, Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0576 | U-0470 |
| In the official registers | UGC, NIRF, AISHE | UGC, AICTE, NIRF, AISHE |
| Official website | klyuniv.ac.in | 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 Periyar University: from ₹18,500, against ₹26,500 at Kalyani University.
- Kalyani 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; Kalyani University is not in the NIRF 2025 lists.
- Kalyani University is in Kalyani, West Bengal and Periyar University is in Salem, Tamil Nadu, about 1,670 km apart.
- Kalyani University lists 12 programmes and Periyar University lists 8; 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 Periyar University lists 8; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (7)
- MBA / PGDM
- MCA
- B.Sc
- M.Sc
- MA
- M.Com
- Ph.D
Only at Kalyani University (5)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- B.Com
- BA
- B.Ed
- M.Tech
