Mahatma Gandhi University vs National University of Study & Research in Law
A side-by-side look at Mahatma Gandhi University in Kottayam, Kerala and National University of Study & Research in Law in Ranchi, Jharkhand, both offering Ph.D. Fees and packages are as listed in the Disha Stars directory; ranks are from NIRF 2025.
At a glance
| Detail | Mahatma Gandhi University | National University of Study & Research in Law |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Government | Government |
| Location | Kottayam, Kerala | Ranchi, Jharkhand |
| Course fee range | ₹35.5k – ₹1.8L | ₹1.6L – ₹14.3L |
| Highest package | ₹15 LPA | ₹18 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | #43, University | #30, Law |
| Programmes listed | 14 | 3 |
| Streams | Arts, Commerce, Science | Arts |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0262 | U-0600 |
| In the official registers | UGC, NIRF, AISHE | UGC, NIRF, AISHE |
| Official website | mgu.ac.in | nusrlranchi.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 National University of Study & Research in Law.
- National University of Study & Research in Law lists the higher top package: ₹18 LPA, against ₹15 LPA at Mahatma Gandhi University.
- Both are in the NIRF 2025 rankings: Mahatma Gandhi University at 43 (University) and National University of Study & Research in Law at 30 (Law).
- Mahatma Gandhi University is in Kottayam, Kerala and National University of Study & Research in Law is in Ranchi, Jharkhand, about 1,790 km apart.
- Mahatma Gandhi University lists 14 programmes and National University of Study & Research in Law lists 3; 1 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 National University of Study & Research in Law lists 3; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (1)
- Ph.D
Only at Mahatma Gandhi University (15)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- MBA / PGDM
- BBA
- BCA
- MCA
- B.Com
- B.Sc
- Law (LLB / BA LLB)
- B.Ed
- M.Tech
- M.Sc
- MA
- M.Com
- LLM
- M.Pharm
Only at National University of Study & Research in Law (1)
- BA
