Maharishi Markandeshwar University vs Nava Nalanda Mahavihara
A side-by-side look at Maharishi Markandeshwar University in Ambala, Haryana and Nava Nalanda Mahavihara in Nalanda, Bihar, both offering BA, Diploma / Polytechnic and MA and 1 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 | Nava Nalanda Mahavihara |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Deemed | Deemed |
| Location | Ambala, Haryana | Nalanda, Bihar |
| Course fee range | ₹50k – ₹10.2L | ₹1.8k – ₹37.5k |
| Highest package | ₹46 LPA | ₹6 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | #85, University | Not ranked |
| Programmes listed | 247 | 6 |
| Streams | Arts, Commerce, Science | Arts |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0168 | U-0073 |
| In the official registers | AISHE | UGC, AISHE |
| Official website | mmumullana.org | nnm.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 Nava Nalanda Mahavihara: from ₹1,750, against ₹50,000 at Maharishi Markandeshwar University.
- Maharishi Markandeshwar University lists the higher top package: ₹46 LPA, against ₹6 LPA at Nava Nalanda Mahavihara.
- Maharishi Markandeshwar University is ranked 85 in the NIRF 2025 University category; Nava Nalanda Mahavihara is not in the NIRF 2025 lists.
- Maharishi Markandeshwar University is in Ambala, Haryana and Nava Nalanda Mahavihara is in Nalanda, Bihar, about 1,000 km apart.
- Maharishi Markandeshwar University lists 247 programmes and Nava Nalanda Mahavihara lists 6; 4 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 Nava Nalanda Mahavihara lists 6; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (4)
- BA
- Diploma / Polytechnic
- MA
- Ph.D
Only at Maharishi Markandeshwar University (21)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- MBA / PGDM
- BBA
- BCA
- MCA
- B.Com
- B.Sc
- Law (LLB / BA LLB)
- MBBS
- BDS
- B.Pharm
- Hotel Management
- B.Sc Nursing
- BPT
- Journalism & Mass Comm
- M.Tech
- M.Sc
- M.Com
- LLM
- M.Pharm
- GNM

