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Maharishi Markandeshwar University vs Shri Guru Ram Rai University

A side-by-side look at Maharishi Markandeshwar University in Ambala, Haryana and Shri Guru Ram Rai University in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, both offering B.Tech / B.E., MBA / PGDM and BBA and 11 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 UniversityShri Guru Ram Rai University
TypeDeemedPrivate
LocationAmbala, HaryanaDehradun, Uttarakhand
Course fee range₹50k – ₹10.2L₹1L – ₹5.2L
Highest package₹46 LPA₹12 LPA
NIRF 2025#85, UniversityNot ranked
Programmes listed24715
StreamsArts, Commerce, ScienceArts, Commerce, Science
Study modeFull-timeFull-time
AISHE codeU-0168U-0904
In the official registersAISHEUGC, AISHE
Official websitemmumullana.org sgrru.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 ₹1 lakh at Shri Guru Ram Rai University.
  • Maharishi Markandeshwar University lists the higher top package: ₹46 LPA, against ₹12 LPA at Shri Guru Ram Rai University.
  • Maharishi Markandeshwar University is ranked 85 in the NIRF 2025 University category; Shri Guru Ram Rai University is not in the NIRF 2025 lists.
  • Maharishi Markandeshwar University is in Ambala, Haryana and Shri Guru Ram Rai University is in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, about 95 km apart.
  • Maharishi Markandeshwar University is a deemed-to-be university and Shri Guru Ram Rai University is a private institution.
  • Maharishi Markandeshwar University lists 247 programmes and Shri Guru Ram Rai University lists 15; 14 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 Shri Guru Ram Rai University lists 15; see each profile for the full list.

Offered at both (14)

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

Only at Maharishi Markandeshwar University (11)

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

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