Maharishi Markandeshwar University vs Pimpri Chinchwad University
A side-by-side look at Maharishi Markandeshwar University in Ambala, Haryana and Pimpri Chinchwad University in Pune, Maharashtra, 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 | Pimpri Chinchwad University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Deemed | Private |
| Location | Ambala, Haryana | Pune, Maharashtra |
| Course fee range | ₹50k – ₹10.2L | ₹3.6L – ₹11.2L |
| Highest package | ₹46 LPA | ₹30 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | #85, University | Not ranked |
| Programmes listed | 247 | 11 |
| Streams | Arts, Commerce, Science | Arts, Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0168 | U-1275 |
| In the official registers | AISHE | UGC, AICTE, AISHE |
| Official website | mmumullana.org | pcu.edu.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 ₹3.6 lakh at Pimpri Chinchwad University.
- Maharishi Markandeshwar University lists the higher top package: ₹46 LPA, against ₹30 LPA at Pimpri Chinchwad University.
- Maharishi Markandeshwar University is ranked 85 in the NIRF 2025 University category; Pimpri Chinchwad University is not in the NIRF 2025 lists.
- Maharishi Markandeshwar University is in Ambala, Haryana and Pimpri Chinchwad University is in Pune, Maharashtra, about 1,330 km apart.
- Maharishi Markandeshwar University is a deemed-to-be university and Pimpri Chinchwad University is a private institution.
- Maharishi Markandeshwar University lists 247 programmes and Pimpri Chinchwad University lists 11; 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 Pimpri Chinchwad University lists 11; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (9)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- MBA / PGDM
- BBA
- BCA
- MCA
- B.Sc
- BA
- B.Pharm
- M.Tech
Only at Maharishi Markandeshwar University (16)
- B.Com
- Law (LLB / BA LLB)
- MBBS
- BDS
- Hotel Management
- B.Sc Nursing
- BPT
- Journalism & Mass Comm
- Diploma / Polytechnic
- M.Sc
- MA
- M.Com
- LLM
- M.Pharm
- Ph.D
- GNM
Only at Pimpri Chinchwad University (1)
- B.Des
