Maharishi Markandeshwar University vs Panjab University
A side-by-side look at Maharishi Markandeshwar University in Ambala, Haryana and Panjab University in Chandigarh, Chandigarh, both offering B.Tech / B.E., MBA / PGDM and B.Sc and 9 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 | Panjab University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Deemed | Government |
| Location | Ambala, Haryana | Chandigarh, Chandigarh |
| Course fee range | ₹50k – ₹10.2L | ₹50k – ₹3.8L |
| Highest package | ₹46 LPA | ₹80 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | #85, University | #35, University |
| Programmes listed | 247 | 12 |
| Streams | Arts, Commerce, Science | Arts, Commerce, Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0168 | U-0078 |
| In the official registers | AISHE | UGC, AICTE, NIRF, AISHE |
| Official website | mmumullana.org | puchd.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
- Both list course fees from ₹50,000.
- Panjab University lists the higher top package: ₹80 LPA, against ₹46 LPA at Maharishi Markandeshwar University.
- Both are in the NIRF 2025 rankings: Maharishi Markandeshwar University at 85 (University) and Panjab University at 35 (University).
- Maharishi Markandeshwar University is in Ambala, Haryana and Panjab University is in Chandigarh, Chandigarh, about 65 km apart.
- Maharishi Markandeshwar University is a deemed-to-be university and Panjab University is a government institution.
- Maharishi Markandeshwar University lists 247 programmes and Panjab University lists 12; 12 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 Panjab University lists 12; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (12)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- MBA / PGDM
- B.Sc
- Law (LLB / BA LLB)
- B.Pharm
- M.Tech
- M.Sc
- MA
- M.Com
- LLM
- M.Pharm
- Ph.D
Only at Maharishi Markandeshwar University (13)
- BBA
- BCA
- MCA
- B.Com
- BA
- MBBS
- BDS
- Hotel Management
- B.Sc Nursing
- BPT
- Journalism & Mass Comm
- Diploma / Polytechnic
- GNM
