Mahatma Gandhi University vs Parul University
A side-by-side look at Mahatma Gandhi University in Kottayam, Kerala and Parul University in Vadodara, Gujarat, both offering B.Tech / B.E., MBA / PGDM and BBA and 8 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 | Parul University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Government | Private |
| Location | Kottayam, Kerala | Vadodara, Gujarat |
| Course fee range | ₹35.5k – ₹1.8L | ₹1.9L – ₹6.4L |
| Highest package | ₹15 LPA | ₹46 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | #43, University | #101-150, University |
| Programmes listed | 14 | 14 |
| Streams | Arts, Commerce, Science | Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0262 | U-0763 |
| In the official registers | UGC, NIRF, AISHE | UGC, AICTE, NIRF, AISHE |
| Official website | mgu.ac.in | paruluniversity.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 ₹2 lakh at Parul University.
- Parul University lists the higher top package: ₹46 LPA, against ₹15 LPA at Mahatma Gandhi University.
- Both are in the NIRF 2025 rankings: Mahatma Gandhi University at 43 (University) and Parul University at 101-150 (University).
- Mahatma Gandhi University is in Kottayam, Kerala and Parul University is in Vadodara, Gujarat, about 1,450 km apart.
- Mahatma Gandhi University is a government institution and Parul University is a private institution.
- Mahatma Gandhi University lists 14 programmes and Parul University lists 14; 11 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 Parul University lists 14; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (11)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- MBA / PGDM
- BBA
- BCA
- MCA
- B.Sc
- Law (LLB / BA LLB)
- M.Tech
- M.Sc
- LLM
- M.Pharm
Only at Mahatma Gandhi University (5)
- B.Com
- B.Ed
- MA
- M.Com
- Ph.D
Only at Parul University (2)
- B.Pharm
- B.Des
