Mahatma Gandhi University vs Patel Institute of Science and Management
A side-by-side look at Mahatma Gandhi University in Kottayam, Kerala and Patel Institute of Science and Management in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, both offering B.Tech / B.E., MBA / PGDM and BBA and 5 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 | Patel Institute of Science and Management |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Government | Private |
| Location | Kottayam, Kerala | Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh |
| Course fee range | ₹35.5k – ₹1.8L | ₹90k – ₹3.4L |
| Highest package | ₹15 LPA | ₹10 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | #43, University | Not ranked |
| Programmes listed | 14 | 10 |
| Streams | Arts, Commerce, Science | Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0262 | Not matched yet |
| In the official registers | UGC, NIRF, AISHE | Not matched yet |
| Official website | mgu.ac.in | patelcollege.com |
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 ₹90,000 at Patel Institute of Science and Management.
- Mahatma Gandhi University lists the higher top package: ₹15 LPA, against ₹10 LPA at Patel Institute of Science and Management.
- Mahatma Gandhi University is ranked 43 in the NIRF 2025 University category; Patel Institute of Science and Management is not in the NIRF 2025 lists.
- Mahatma Gandhi University is in Kottayam, Kerala and Patel Institute of Science and Management is in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, about 1,500 km apart.
- Mahatma Gandhi University is a government institution and Patel Institute of Science and Management is a private institution.
- Mahatma Gandhi University lists 14 programmes and Patel Institute of Science and Management lists 10; 8 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 Patel Institute of Science and Management lists 10; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (8)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- MBA / PGDM
- BBA
- BCA
- MCA
- B.Sc
- M.Tech
- M.Sc
Only at Mahatma Gandhi University (8)
- B.Com
- Law (LLB / BA LLB)
- B.Ed
- MA
- M.Com
- LLM
- M.Pharm
- Ph.D
Only at Patel Institute of Science and Management (1)
- B.Pharm
