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Maharishi Markandeshwar University vs Sambalpur University

A side-by-side look at Maharishi Markandeshwar University in Ambala, Haryana and Sambalpur University in Sambalpur, Odisha, both offering MBA / PGDM, BBA and MCA and 5 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 UniversitySambalpur University
TypeDeemedGovernment
LocationAmbala, HaryanaSambalpur, Odisha
Course fee range₹50k – ₹10.2L₹12.5k – ₹1.2L
Highest package₹46 LPA₹12 LPA
NIRF 2025#85, University#151-200, University
Programmes listed2479
StreamsArts, Commerce, ScienceScience
Study modeFull-timeFull-time
AISHE codeU-0168U-0362
In the official registersAISHEUGC, NIRF, AISHE
Official websitemmumullana.org suniv.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 Sambalpur University: from ₹12,500, against ₹50,000 at Maharishi Markandeshwar University.
  • Maharishi Markandeshwar University lists the higher top package: ₹46 LPA, against ₹12 LPA at Sambalpur University.
  • Both are in the NIRF 2025 rankings: Maharishi Markandeshwar University at 85 (University) and Sambalpur University at 151-200 (University).
  • Maharishi Markandeshwar University is in Ambala, Haryana and Sambalpur University is in Sambalpur, Odisha, about 1,190 km apart.
  • Maharishi Markandeshwar University is a deemed-to-be university and Sambalpur University is a government institution.
  • Maharishi Markandeshwar University lists 247 programmes and Sambalpur University lists 9; 8 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 Sambalpur University lists 9; see each profile for the full list.

Offered at both (8)

  • MBA / PGDM
  • BBA
  • MCA
  • B.Sc
  • M.Tech
  • M.Sc
  • LLM
  • Ph.D

Only at Maharishi Markandeshwar University (17)

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

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