Maharishi Markandeshwar University vs Rajiv Gandhi University
A side-by-side look at Maharishi Markandeshwar University in Ambala, Haryana and Rajiv Gandhi University in Doimukh, Arunachal Pradesh, both offering B.Tech / B.E., MBA / PGDM and BCA 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 | Rajiv Gandhi University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Deemed | Government |
| Location | Ambala, Haryana | Doimukh, Arunachal Pradesh |
| Course fee range | ₹50k – ₹10.2L | ₹31k – ₹2.3L |
| Highest package | ₹46 LPA | ₹12 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | #85, University | #151-200, University |
| Programmes listed | 247 | 8 |
| Streams | Arts, Commerce, Science | Arts, Commerce, Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0168 | U-0047 |
| In the official registers | AISHE | UGC, AICTE, NIRF, AISHE |
| Official website | mmumullana.org | rgu.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 Rajiv Gandhi University: from ₹31,000, against ₹50,000 at Maharishi Markandeshwar University.
- Maharishi Markandeshwar University lists the higher top package: ₹46 LPA, against ₹12 LPA at Rajiv Gandhi University.
- Both are in the NIRF 2025 rankings: Maharishi Markandeshwar University at 85 (University) and Rajiv Gandhi University at 151-200 (University).
- Maharishi Markandeshwar University is in Ambala, Haryana and Rajiv Gandhi University is in Doimukh, Arunachal Pradesh, about 1,660 km apart.
- Maharishi Markandeshwar University is a deemed-to-be university and Rajiv Gandhi University is a government institution.
- Maharishi Markandeshwar University lists 247 programmes and Rajiv Gandhi University lists 8; 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 Rajiv Gandhi University lists 8; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (9)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- MBA / PGDM
- BCA
- MCA
- M.Tech
- M.Sc
- MA
- M.Com
- Ph.D
Only at Maharishi Markandeshwar University (16)
- BBA
- B.Com
- B.Sc
- BA
- Law (LLB / BA LLB)
- MBBS
- BDS
- B.Pharm
- Hotel Management
- B.Sc Nursing
- BPT
- Journalism & Mass Comm
- Diploma / Polytechnic
- LLM
- M.Pharm
- GNM
Only at Rajiv Gandhi University (1)
- B.Ed
