Maharishi Markandeshwar University vs Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University
A side-by-side look at Maharishi Markandeshwar University in Ambala, Haryana and Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University in Purulia, West Bengal, both offering MBA / PGDM, B.Com and B.Sc and 5 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 | Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Deemed | Government |
| Location | Ambala, Haryana | Purulia, West Bengal |
| Course fee range | ₹50k – ₹10.2L | ₹12.7k – ₹95.5k |
| Highest package | ₹46 LPA | ₹6 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | #85, University | Not ranked |
| Programmes listed | 247 | 9 |
| Streams | Arts, Commerce, Science | Arts, Commerce, Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0168 | U-0583 |
| In the official registers | AISHE | UGC, AISHE |
| Official website | mmumullana.org | skbu.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 Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University: from ₹12,700, against ₹50,000 at Maharishi Markandeshwar University.
- Maharishi Markandeshwar University lists the higher top package: ₹46 LPA, against ₹6 LPA at Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University.
- Maharishi Markandeshwar University is ranked 85 in the NIRF 2025 University category; Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University is not in the NIRF 2025 lists.
- Maharishi Markandeshwar University is in Ambala, Haryana and Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University is in Purulia, West Bengal, about 1,200 km apart.
- Maharishi Markandeshwar University is a deemed-to-be university and Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University is a government institution.
- Maharishi Markandeshwar University lists 247 programmes and Sidho-Kanho-Birsha 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 Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University lists 9; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (8)
- MBA / PGDM
- B.Com
- B.Sc
- BA
- M.Sc
- MA
- M.Com
- Ph.D
Only at Maharishi Markandeshwar University (17)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- BBA
- BCA
- MCA
- Law (LLB / BA LLB)
- MBBS
- BDS
- B.Pharm
- Hotel Management
- B.Sc Nursing
- BPT
- Journalism & Mass Comm
- Diploma / Polytechnic
- M.Tech
- LLM
- M.Pharm
- GNM
Only at Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University (1)
- B.Ed

