Maharishi Markandeshwar University vs National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal
A side-by-side look at Maharishi Markandeshwar University in Ambala, Haryana and National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal in Mangaluru, Karnataka, both offering B.Tech / B.E., MBA / PGDM and MCA and 3 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 | National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Deemed | Government |
| Location | Ambala, Haryana | Mangaluru, Karnataka |
| Course fee range | ₹50k – ₹10.2L | ₹80k – ₹5L |
| Highest package | ₹46 LPA | ₹54.5 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | #85, University | #54, Overall |
| Programmes listed | 247 | 6 |
| Streams | Arts, Commerce, Science | Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0168 | U-0237 |
| In the official registers | AISHE | NIRF, AISHE |
| Official website | mmumullana.org | nitk.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 Maharishi Markandeshwar University: from ₹50,000, against ₹80,000 at National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal.
- National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal lists the higher top package: ₹54.5 LPA, against ₹46 LPA at Maharishi Markandeshwar University.
- Both are in the NIRF 2025 rankings: Maharishi Markandeshwar University at 85 (University) and National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal at 54 (Overall).
- Maharishi Markandeshwar University is in Ambala, Haryana and National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal is in Mangaluru, Karnataka, about 1,930 km apart.
- Maharishi Markandeshwar University is a deemed-to-be university and National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal is a government institution.
- Maharishi Markandeshwar University lists 247 programmes and National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal lists 6; 6 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 National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal lists 6; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (6)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- MBA / PGDM
- MCA
- M.Tech
- M.Sc
- Ph.D
Only at Maharishi Markandeshwar University (19)
- BBA
- BCA
- B.Com
- B.Sc
- BA
- Law (LLB / BA LLB)
- MBBS
- BDS
- B.Pharm
- Hotel Management
- B.Sc Nursing
- BPT
- Journalism & Mass Comm
- Diploma / Polytechnic
- MA
- M.Com
- LLM
- M.Pharm
- GNM
