Maharishi Markandeshwar University vs Periyar University
A side-by-side look at Maharishi Markandeshwar University in Ambala, Haryana and Periyar University in Salem, Tamil Nadu, both offering MBA / PGDM, MCA and B.Sc and 4 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 | Periyar University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Deemed | Government |
| Location | Ambala, Haryana | Salem, Tamil Nadu |
| Course fee range | ₹50k – ₹10.2L | ₹18.5k – ₹39.5k |
| Highest package | ₹46 LPA | ₹8 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | #85, University | #94, University |
| Programmes listed | 247 | 8 |
| Streams | Arts, Commerce, Science | Arts, Commerce, Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0168 | U-0470 |
| In the official registers | AISHE | UGC, AICTE, NIRF, AISHE |
| Official website | mmumullana.org | periyaruniversity.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 Periyar University: from ₹18,500, against ₹50,000 at Maharishi Markandeshwar University.
- Maharishi Markandeshwar University lists the higher top package: ₹46 LPA, against ₹8 LPA at Periyar University.
- Both are in the NIRF 2025 rankings: Maharishi Markandeshwar University at 85 (University) and Periyar University at 94 (University).
- Maharishi Markandeshwar University is in Ambala, Haryana and Periyar University is in Salem, Tamil Nadu, about 2,070 km apart.
- Maharishi Markandeshwar University is a deemed-to-be university and Periyar University is a government institution.
- Maharishi Markandeshwar University lists 247 programmes and Periyar University lists 8; 7 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 Periyar University lists 8; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (7)
- MBA / PGDM
- MCA
- B.Sc
- M.Sc
- MA
- M.Com
- Ph.D
Only at Maharishi Markandeshwar University (18)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- BBA
- BCA
- B.Com
- BA
- Law (LLB / BA LLB)
- MBBS
- BDS
- B.Pharm
- Hotel Management
- B.Sc Nursing
- BPT
- Journalism & Mass Comm
- Diploma / Polytechnic
- M.Tech
- LLM
- M.Pharm
- GNM
