Maharishi Markandeshwar University vs Sona Devi University
A side-by-side look at Maharishi Markandeshwar University in Ambala, Haryana and Sona Devi University in Ranchi, Jharkhand, both offering B.Tech / B.E., MBA / PGDM and BBA and 10 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 | Sona Devi University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Deemed | Private |
| Location | Ambala, Haryana | Ranchi, Jharkhand |
| Course fee range | ₹50k – ₹10.2L | ₹70k – ₹4.4L |
| Highest package | ₹46 LPA | ₹12 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | #85, University | Not ranked |
| Programmes listed | 247 | 15 |
| Streams | Arts, Commerce, Science | Arts, Commerce, Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0168 | Not matched yet |
| In the official registers | AISHE | UGC |
| Official website | mmumullana.org | sonadeviuniversity.com |
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 ₹70,000 at Sona Devi University.
- Maharishi Markandeshwar University lists the higher top package: ₹46 LPA, against ₹12 LPA at Sona Devi University.
- Maharishi Markandeshwar University is ranked 85 in the NIRF 2025 University category; Sona Devi University is not in the NIRF 2025 lists.
- Maharishi Markandeshwar University is in Ambala, Haryana and Sona Devi University is in Ranchi, Jharkhand, about 1,120 km apart.
- Maharishi Markandeshwar University is a deemed-to-be university and Sona Devi University is a private institution.
- Maharishi Markandeshwar University lists 247 programmes and Sona Devi University lists 15; 13 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 Sona Devi University lists 15; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (13)
- 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
Only at Maharishi Markandeshwar University (12)
- MBBS
- BDS
- Hotel Management
- B.Sc Nursing
- BPT
- Journalism & Mass Comm
- Diploma / Polytechnic
- M.Tech
- LLM
- M.Pharm
- Ph.D
- GNM
Only at Sona Devi University (1)
- B.Ed
