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Mahatma Gandhi University vs Nirmala Devi Polytechnic College

A side-by-side look at Mahatma Gandhi University in Kottayam, Kerala and Nirmala Devi Polytechnic College in Kharar, Punjab. Fees and packages are as listed in the Disha Stars directory; ranks are from NIRF 2025.

At a glance

From the Disha Stars directory, read 2 October 2026, and NIRF 2025
DetailMahatma Gandhi UniversityNirmala Devi Polytechnic College
TypeGovernmentPrivate
LocationKottayam, KeralaKharar, Punjab
Course fee range₹35.5k – ₹1.8L₹1.3L
Highest package₹15 LPA₹3.5 LPA
NIRF 2025#43, UniversityNot ranked
Programmes listed141
StreamsArts, Commerce, ScienceAny
Study modeFull-timeFull-time
AISHE codeU-0262Not matched yet
In the official registersUGC, NIRF, AISHENot matched yet
Official websitemgu.ac.in ndpc.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 ₹1.3 lakh at Nirmala Devi Polytechnic College.
  • Mahatma Gandhi University lists the higher top package: ₹15 LPA, against ₹3.5 LPA at Nirmala Devi Polytechnic College.
  • Mahatma Gandhi University is ranked 43 in the NIRF 2025 University category; Nirmala Devi Polytechnic College is not in the NIRF 2025 lists.
  • Mahatma Gandhi University is in Kottayam, Kerala and Nirmala Devi Polytechnic College is in Kharar, Punjab, about 2,350 km apart.
  • Mahatma Gandhi University is a government institution and Nirmala Devi Polytechnic College is a private institution.
  • Mahatma Gandhi University lists 14 programmes and Nirmala Devi Polytechnic College lists 1; none of the degrees on Disha Stars is offered at both.

Courses

Degrees each college lists that Disha Stars tracks. Mahatma Gandhi University lists 14 programmes in all and Nirmala Devi Polytechnic College lists 1; see each profile for the full list.

Only at Mahatma Gandhi University (16)

  • 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
  • Ph.D

Only at Nirmala Devi Polytechnic College (1)

  • Diploma / Polytechnic

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