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Maharishi Markandeshwar University vs Rajiv Gandhi National Aviation University

A side-by-side look at Maharishi Markandeshwar University in Ambala, Haryana and Rajiv Gandhi National Aviation University in Amethi, Uttar Pradesh, both offering MBA / PGDM, BBA and B.Sc and 1 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 UniversityRajiv Gandhi National Aviation University
TypeDeemedGovernment
LocationAmbala, HaryanaAmethi, Uttar Pradesh
Course fee range₹50k – ₹10.2L₹3.6L – ₹5L
Highest package₹46 LPA₹12 LPA
NIRF 2025#85, UniversityNot ranked
Programmes listed2475
StreamsArts, Commerce, ScienceScience
Study modeFull-timeFull-time
AISHE codeU-0168U-1117
In the official registersAISHEUGC, AISHE
Official websitemmumullana.org rgnau.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 ₹3.6 lakh at Rajiv Gandhi National Aviation University.
  • Maharishi Markandeshwar University lists the higher top package: ₹46 LPA, against ₹12 LPA at Rajiv Gandhi National Aviation University.
  • Maharishi Markandeshwar University is ranked 85 in the NIRF 2025 University category; Rajiv Gandhi National Aviation University is not in the NIRF 2025 lists.
  • Maharishi Markandeshwar University is in Ambala, Haryana and Rajiv Gandhi National Aviation University is in Amethi, Uttar Pradesh, about 620 km apart.
  • Maharishi Markandeshwar University is a deemed-to-be university and Rajiv Gandhi National Aviation University is a government institution.
  • Maharishi Markandeshwar University lists 247 programmes and Rajiv Gandhi National Aviation University lists 5; 4 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 Rajiv Gandhi National Aviation University lists 5; see each profile for the full list.

Offered at both (4)

  • MBA / PGDM
  • BBA
  • B.Sc
  • Diploma / Polytechnic

Only at Maharishi Markandeshwar University (21)

  • B.Tech / B.E.
  • BCA
  • MCA
  • B.Com
  • BA
  • Law (LLB / BA LLB)
  • MBBS
  • BDS
  • B.Pharm
  • Hotel Management
  • B.Sc Nursing
  • BPT
  • Journalism & Mass Comm
  • M.Tech
  • M.Sc
  • MA
  • M.Com
  • LLM
  • M.Pharm
  • Ph.D
  • GNM

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