Mahatma Gandhi University vs Rabindranath Tagore University
A side-by-side look at Mahatma Gandhi University in Kottayam, Kerala and Rabindranath Tagore University in Raisen, Madhya Pradesh, both offering B.Tech / B.E., MBA / PGDM and BBA and 7 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 | Rabindranath Tagore University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Government | Private |
| Location | Kottayam, Kerala | Raisen, Madhya Pradesh |
| Course fee range | ₹35.5k – ₹1.8L | ₹70k – ₹4L |
| Highest package | ₹15 LPA | ₹12 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | #43, University | #151-200, University |
| Programmes listed | 14 | 13 |
| Streams | Arts, Commerce, Science | Arts, Commerce, Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0262 | U-0656 |
| In the official registers | UGC, NIRF, AISHE | UGC, AICTE, NIRF, AISHE |
| Official website | mgu.ac.in | rntu.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 ₹70,000 at Rabindranath Tagore University.
- Mahatma Gandhi University lists the higher top package: ₹15 LPA, against ₹12 LPA at Rabindranath Tagore University.
- Both are in the NIRF 2025 rankings: Mahatma Gandhi University at 43 (University) and Rabindranath Tagore University at 151-200 (University).
- Mahatma Gandhi University is in Kottayam, Kerala and Rabindranath Tagore University is in Raisen, Madhya Pradesh, about 1,500 km apart.
- Mahatma Gandhi University is a government institution and Rabindranath Tagore University is a private institution.
- Mahatma Gandhi University lists 14 programmes and Rabindranath Tagore University lists 13; 10 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 Rabindranath Tagore University lists 13; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (10)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- MBA / PGDM
- BBA
- BCA
- MCA
- B.Com
- B.Sc
- Law (LLB / BA LLB)
- M.Tech
- M.Sc
Only at Mahatma Gandhi University (6)
- B.Ed
- MA
- M.Com
- LLM
- M.Pharm
- Ph.D
Only at Rabindranath Tagore University (2)
- BA
- B.Pharm
