Mahatma Gandhi University vs Mahindra University
A side-by-side look at Mahatma Gandhi University in Kottayam, Kerala and Mahindra University in Hyderabad, Telangana, both offering B.Tech / B.E., MBA / PGDM and BBA and 3 more courses. Fees and packages are as listed in the Disha Stars directory; ranks are from NIRF 2025.
At a glance
| Detail | Mahatma Gandhi University | Mahindra University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Government | Private |
| Location | Kottayam, Kerala | Hyderabad, Telangana |
| Course fee range | ₹35.5k – ₹1.8L | ₹3L – ₹16L |
| Highest package | ₹15 LPA | ₹60 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | #43, University | #101-150, Engineering |
| Programmes listed | 14 | 7 |
| Streams | Arts, Commerce, Science | Arts, Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0262 | U-1119 |
| In the official registers | UGC, NIRF, AISHE | UGC, NIRF, AISHE |
| Official website | mgu.ac.in | mahindrauniversity.edu.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 Mahatma Gandhi University: from ₹35,500, against ₹3 lakh at Mahindra University.
- Mahindra University lists the higher top package: ₹60 LPA, against ₹15 LPA at Mahatma Gandhi University.
- Both are in the NIRF 2025 rankings: Mahatma Gandhi University at 43 (University) and Mahindra University at 101-150 (Engineering).
- Mahatma Gandhi University is in Kottayam, Kerala and Mahindra University is in Hyderabad, Telangana, about 900 km apart.
- Mahatma Gandhi University is a government institution and Mahindra University is a private institution.
- Mahatma Gandhi University lists 14 programmes and Mahindra University lists 7; 6 of the degrees on Disha Stars are offered at both.
Courses
Degrees each college lists that Disha Stars tracks. Mahatma Gandhi University lists 14 programmes in all and Mahindra University lists 7; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (6)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- MBA / PGDM
- BBA
- B.Sc
- M.Tech
- Ph.D
Only at Mahatma Gandhi University (10)
- BCA
- MCA
- B.Com
- Law (LLB / BA LLB)
- B.Ed
- M.Sc
- MA
- M.Com
- LLM
- M.Pharm
Only at Mahindra University (1)
- BA
