Mahatma Gandhi University vs Periyar University
A side-by-side look at Mahatma Gandhi University in Kottayam, Kerala and Periyar University in Salem, Tamil Nadu, both offering MBA / PGDM, MCA and B.Sc and 4 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 | Periyar University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Government | Government |
| Location | Kottayam, Kerala | Salem, Tamil Nadu |
| Course fee range | ₹35.5k – ₹1.8L | ₹18.5k – ₹39.5k |
| Highest package | ₹15 LPA | ₹8 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | #43, University | #94, University |
| Programmes listed | 14 | 8 |
| Streams | Arts, Commerce, Science | Arts, Commerce, Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0262 | U-0470 |
| In the official registers | UGC, NIRF, AISHE | UGC, AICTE, NIRF, AISHE |
| Official website | mgu.ac.in | periyaruniversity.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 Periyar University: from ₹18,500, against ₹35,500 at Mahatma Gandhi University.
- Mahatma Gandhi University lists the higher top package: ₹15 LPA, against ₹8 LPA at Periyar University.
- Both are in the NIRF 2025 rankings: Mahatma Gandhi University at 43 (University) and Periyar University at 94 (University).
- Mahatma Gandhi University is in Kottayam, Kerala and Periyar University is in Salem, Tamil Nadu, about 280 km apart.
- Mahatma Gandhi University lists 14 programmes and Periyar University lists 8; 7 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 Periyar University lists 8; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (7)
- MBA / PGDM
- MCA
- B.Sc
- M.Sc
- MA
- M.Com
- Ph.D
Only at Mahatma Gandhi University (9)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- BBA
- BCA
- B.Com
- Law (LLB / BA LLB)
- B.Ed
- M.Tech
- LLM
- M.Pharm
