Kaushalya the Skill University vs Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science & Technology (PMIST)
A side-by-side look at Kaushalya the Skill University in Ahmedabad, Gujarat and Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science & Technology (PMIST) in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, 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 | Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science & Technology (PMIST) |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Government | Deemed |
| Location | Ahmedabad, Gujarat | Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu |
| Course fee range | ₹90k – ₹4L | ₹1.1L – ₹8L |
| Highest package | ₹8 LPA | ₹12 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | Not ranked | Not ranked |
| Programmes listed | 6 | 11 |
| Streams | Science | Commerce, Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-1209 | U-0469 |
| In the official registers | UGC, AISHE | UGC, AICTE, AISHE |
| Official website | kaushalyaskilluniversity.ac.in | pmu.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 ₹1.1 lakh at Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science & Technology (PMIST).
- Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science & Technology (PMIST) lists the higher top package: ₹12 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 Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science & Technology (PMIST) is in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, about 1,540 km apart.
- Kaushalya the Skill University is a government institution and Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science & Technology (PMIST) is a deemed-to-be university.
- Kaushalya the Skill University lists 6 programmes and Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science & Technology (PMIST) lists 11; 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 Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science & Technology (PMIST) lists 11; 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 Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science & Technology (PMIST) (9)
- BBA
- BCA
- MCA
- B.Com
- B.Sc
- B.Arch
- B.Ed
- M.Tech
- M.Sc

