Kaushalya the Skill University vs NIST University
A side-by-side look at Kaushalya the Skill University in Ahmedabad, Gujarat and NIST University in Berhampur, Odisha, both offering B.Tech / B.E. and MBA / PGDM. Fees and packages are as listed in the Disha Stars directory; ranks are from NIRF 2025.
At a glance
| Detail | Kaushalya the Skill University | NIST University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Government | Private |
| Location | Ahmedabad, Gujarat | Berhampur, Odisha |
| Course fee range | ₹90k – ₹4L | ₹1.4L – ₹6.8L |
| Highest package | ₹8 LPA | ₹21 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | Not ranked | Not ranked |
| Programmes listed | 6 | 9 |
| Streams | Science | Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-1209 | U-1396 |
| In the official registers | UGC, AISHE | UGC, AICTE, AISHE |
| Official website | kaushalyaskilluniversity.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 Kaushalya the Skill University: from ₹90,000, against ₹1.4 lakh at NIST University.
- NIST University lists the higher top package: ₹21 LPA, against ₹8 LPA at Kaushalya the Skill University.
- Neither is in the NIRF 2025 rankings, which list only the top institutions in each category.
- Kaushalya the Skill University is in Ahmedabad, Gujarat and NIST University is in Berhampur, Odisha, about 1,330 km apart.
- Kaushalya the Skill University is a government institution and NIST University is a private institution.
- Kaushalya the Skill University lists 6 programmes and NIST University lists 9; 2 of the degrees on Disha Stars are offered at both.
Courses
Degrees each college lists that Disha Stars tracks. Kaushalya the Skill University lists 6 programmes in all and NIST University lists 9; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (2)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- MBA / PGDM
Only at Kaushalya the Skill University (1)
- Diploma / Polytechnic
Only at NIST University (7)
- BBA
- BCA
- MCA
- B.Sc
- M.Tech
- M.Sc
- Ph.D
