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Maharishi Markandeshwar University vs Rabindranath Tagore University

A side-by-side look at Maharishi Markandeshwar University in Ambala, Haryana and Rabindranath Tagore University in Raisen, Madhya Pradesh, both offering B.Tech / B.E., MBA / PGDM and BBA and 9 more courses. Fees and packages are as listed in the Disha Stars directory; ranks are from NIRF 2025.

At a glance

From the Disha Stars directory, read 2 October 2026, and NIRF 2025
DetailMaharishi Markandeshwar UniversityRabindranath Tagore University
TypeDeemedPrivate
LocationAmbala, HaryanaRaisen, Madhya Pradesh
Course fee range₹50k – ₹10.2L₹70k – ₹4L
Highest package₹46 LPA₹12 LPA
NIRF 2025#85, University#151-200, University
Programmes listed24713
StreamsArts, Commerce, ScienceArts, Commerce, Science
Study modeFull-timeFull-time
AISHE codeU-0168U-0656
In the official registersAISHEUGC, AICTE, NIRF, AISHE
Official websitemmumullana.org rntu.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 Maharishi Markandeshwar University: from ₹50,000, against ₹70,000 at Rabindranath Tagore University.
  • Maharishi Markandeshwar University lists the higher top package: ₹46 LPA, against ₹12 LPA at Rabindranath Tagore University.
  • Both are in the NIRF 2025 rankings: Maharishi Markandeshwar University at 85 (University) and Rabindranath Tagore University at 151-200 (University).
  • Maharishi Markandeshwar University is in Ambala, Haryana and Rabindranath Tagore University is in Raisen, Madhya Pradesh, about 790 km apart.
  • Maharishi Markandeshwar University is a deemed-to-be university and Rabindranath Tagore University is a private institution.
  • Maharishi Markandeshwar University lists 247 programmes and Rabindranath Tagore University lists 13; 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 Rabindranath Tagore University lists 13; see each profile for the full list.

Offered at both (12)

  • B.Tech / B.E.
  • MBA / PGDM
  • BBA
  • BCA
  • MCA
  • B.Com
  • B.Sc
  • BA
  • Law (LLB / BA LLB)
  • B.Pharm
  • M.Tech
  • M.Sc

Only at Maharishi Markandeshwar University (13)

  • MBBS
  • BDS
  • Hotel Management
  • B.Sc Nursing
  • BPT
  • Journalism & Mass Comm
  • Diploma / Polytechnic
  • MA
  • M.Com
  • LLM
  • M.Pharm
  • Ph.D
  • GNM

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