Maharishi Markandeshwar University vs NIST University
A side-by-side look at Maharishi Markandeshwar University in Ambala, Haryana and NIST University in Berhampur, Odisha, both offering B.Tech / B.E., MBA / PGDM and BBA and 6 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 | NIST University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Deemed | Private |
| Location | Ambala, Haryana | Berhampur, Odisha |
| Course fee range | ₹50k – ₹10.2L | ₹1.4L – ₹6.8L |
| Highest package | ₹46 LPA | ₹21 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | #85, University | Not ranked |
| Programmes listed | 247 | 9 |
| Streams | Arts, Commerce, Science | Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0168 | U-1396 |
| In the official registers | AISHE | UGC, AICTE, AISHE |
| Official website | mmumullana.org | 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 Maharishi Markandeshwar University: from ₹50,000, against ₹1.4 lakh at NIST University.
- Maharishi Markandeshwar University lists the higher top package: ₹46 LPA, against ₹21 LPA at NIST University.
- Maharishi Markandeshwar University is ranked 85 in the NIRF 2025 University category; NIST University is not in the NIRF 2025 lists.
- Maharishi Markandeshwar University is in Ambala, Haryana and NIST University is in Berhampur, Odisha, about 1,440 km apart.
- Maharishi Markandeshwar University is a deemed-to-be university and NIST University is a private institution.
- Maharishi Markandeshwar University lists 247 programmes and NIST University lists 9; 9 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 NIST University lists 9; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (9)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- MBA / PGDM
- BBA
- BCA
- MCA
- B.Sc
- M.Tech
- M.Sc
- Ph.D
Only at Maharishi Markandeshwar University (16)
- B.Com
- 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
