Mahatma Gandhi University vs Malabar Institute of Technology
A side-by-side look at Mahatma Gandhi University in Kottayam, Kerala and Malabar Institute of Technology in Kannur, Kerala, both offering B.Tech / B.E., MBA / PGDM and M.Tech. Fees and packages are as listed in the Disha Stars directory; ranks are from NIRF 2025.
At a glance
| Detail | Mahatma Gandhi University | Malabar Institute of Technology |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Government | Private |
| Location | Kottayam, Kerala | Kannur, Kerala |
| Course fee range | ₹35.5k – ₹1.8L | ₹1.6L – ₹3L |
| Highest package | ₹15 LPA | ₹8 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | #43, University | Not ranked |
| Programmes listed | 14 | 3 |
| Streams | Arts, Commerce, Science | Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0262 | C-43816 |
| In the official registers | UGC, NIRF, AISHE | AICTE, AISHE |
| Official website | mgu.ac.in | mitkannur.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 Mahatma Gandhi University: from ₹35,500, against ₹1.6 lakh at Malabar Institute of Technology.
- Mahatma Gandhi University lists the higher top package: ₹15 LPA, against ₹8 LPA at Malabar Institute of Technology.
- Mahatma Gandhi University is ranked 43 in the NIRF 2025 University category; Malabar Institute of Technology is not in the NIRF 2025 lists.
- Both are in Kerala: Mahatma Gandhi University in Kottayam and Malabar Institute of Technology in Kannur, about 270 km apart.
- Mahatma Gandhi University is a government institution and Malabar Institute of Technology is a private institution.
- Mahatma Gandhi University lists 14 programmes and Malabar Institute of Technology lists 3; 3 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 Malabar Institute of Technology lists 3; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (3)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- MBA / PGDM
- M.Tech
Only at Mahatma Gandhi University (13)
- BBA
- BCA
- MCA
- B.Com
- B.Sc
- Law (LLB / BA LLB)
- B.Ed
- M.Sc
- MA
- M.Com
- LLM
- M.Pharm
- Ph.D
