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Maharishi Markandeshwar University vs Sardar Beant Singh State University

A side-by-side look at Maharishi Markandeshwar University in Ambala, Haryana and Sardar Beant Singh State University in Gurdaspur, Punjab, both offering B.Tech / B.E., MBA / PGDM and BBA 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 UniversitySardar Beant Singh State University
TypeDeemedGovernment
LocationAmbala, HaryanaGurdaspur, Punjab
Course fee range₹50k – ₹10.2L₹80k – ₹3L
Highest package₹46 LPA₹12 LPA
NIRF 2025#85, UniversityNot ranked
Programmes listed2478
StreamsArts, Commerce, ScienceScience
Study modeFull-timeFull-time
AISHE codeU-0168U-1133
In the official registersAISHEUGC, AISHE
Official websitemmumullana.org sbssu.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 ₹80,000 at Sardar Beant Singh State University.
  • Maharishi Markandeshwar University lists the higher top package: ₹46 LPA, against ₹12 LPA at Sardar Beant Singh State University.
  • Maharishi Markandeshwar University is ranked 85 in the NIRF 2025 University category; Sardar Beant Singh State University is not in the NIRF 2025 lists.
  • Maharishi Markandeshwar University is in Ambala, Haryana and Sardar Beant Singh State University is in Gurdaspur, Punjab, about 250 km apart.
  • Maharishi Markandeshwar University is a deemed-to-be university and Sardar Beant Singh State University is a government institution.
  • Maharishi Markandeshwar University lists 247 programmes and Sardar Beant Singh State University lists 8; 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 Sardar Beant Singh State University lists 8; see each profile for the full list.

Offered at both (8)

  • B.Tech / B.E.
  • MBA / PGDM
  • BBA
  • BCA
  • MCA
  • B.Sc
  • Diploma / Polytechnic
  • M.Tech

Only at Maharishi Markandeshwar University (17)

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

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