Maharishi Markandeshwar University vs Mahatma Gandhi University
A side-by-side look at Maharishi Markandeshwar University in Ambala, Haryana and Mahatma Gandhi University in Kottayam, Kerala, both offering B.Tech / B.E., MBA / PGDM and BBA and 12 more courses. Fees and packages are as listed in the Disha Stars directory; ranks are from NIRF 2025.
At a glance
| Detail | Maharishi Markandeshwar University | Mahatma Gandhi University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Deemed | Government |
| Location | Ambala, Haryana | Kottayam, Kerala |
| Course fee range | ₹50k – ₹10.2L | ₹35.5k – ₹1.8L |
| Highest package | ₹46 LPA | ₹15 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | #85, University | #43, University |
| Programmes listed | 247 | 14 |
| Streams | Arts, Commerce, Science | Arts, Commerce, Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0168 | U-0262 |
| In the official registers | AISHE | UGC, NIRF, AISHE |
| Official website | mmumullana.org | mgu.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 Mahatma Gandhi University: from ₹35,500, against ₹50,000 at Maharishi Markandeshwar University.
- Maharishi Markandeshwar University lists the higher top package: ₹46 LPA, against ₹15 LPA at Mahatma Gandhi University.
- Both are in the NIRF 2025 rankings: Maharishi Markandeshwar University at 85 (University) and Mahatma Gandhi University at 43 (University).
- Maharishi Markandeshwar University is in Ambala, Haryana and Mahatma Gandhi University is in Kottayam, Kerala, about 2,290 km apart.
- Maharishi Markandeshwar University is a deemed-to-be university and Mahatma Gandhi University is a government institution.
- Maharishi Markandeshwar University lists 247 programmes and Mahatma Gandhi University lists 14; 15 of the degrees on Disha Stars are offered at both.
Courses
Degrees each college lists that Disha Stars tracks. Maharishi Markandeshwar University lists 247 programmes in all and Mahatma Gandhi University lists 14; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (15)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- MBA / PGDM
- BBA
- BCA
- MCA
- B.Com
- B.Sc
- Law (LLB / BA LLB)
- M.Tech
- M.Sc
- MA
- M.Com
- LLM
- M.Pharm
- Ph.D
Only at Maharishi Markandeshwar University (10)
- BA
- MBBS
- BDS
- B.Pharm
- Hotel Management
- B.Sc Nursing
- BPT
- Journalism & Mass Comm
- Diploma / Polytechnic
- GNM
Only at Mahatma Gandhi University (1)
- B.Ed
