Mahatma Gandhi University vs NIST University
A side-by-side look at Mahatma Gandhi University in Kottayam, Kerala and NIST University in Berhampur, Odisha, both offering B.Tech / B.E., MBA / PGDM and BBA and 6 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 | NIST University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Government | Private |
| Location | Kottayam, Kerala | Berhampur, Odisha |
| Course fee range | ₹35.5k – ₹1.8L | ₹1.4L – ₹6.8L |
| Highest package | ₹15 LPA | ₹21 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | #43, University | Not ranked |
| Programmes listed | 14 | 9 |
| Streams | Arts, Commerce, Science | Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0262 | U-1396 |
| In the official registers | UGC, NIRF, AISHE | UGC, AICTE, AISHE |
| Official website | mgu.ac.in | nist.edu |
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 ₹1.4 lakh at NIST University.
- NIST University lists the higher top package: ₹21 LPA, against ₹15 LPA at Mahatma Gandhi University.
- Mahatma Gandhi University is ranked 43 in the NIRF 2025 University category; NIST University is not in the NIRF 2025 lists.
- Mahatma Gandhi University is in Kottayam, Kerala and NIST University is in Berhampur, Odisha, about 1,390 km apart.
- Mahatma Gandhi University is a government institution and NIST University is a private institution.
- Mahatma Gandhi University lists 14 programmes and NIST University lists 9; 9 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 NIST University lists 9; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (9)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- MBA / PGDM
- BBA
- BCA
- MCA
- B.Sc
- M.Tech
- M.Sc
- Ph.D
Only at Mahatma Gandhi University (7)
- B.Com
- Law (LLB / BA LLB)
- B.Ed
- MA
- M.Com
- LLM
- M.Pharm
