Mahatma Gandhi University vs Rai Technology University
A side-by-side look at Mahatma Gandhi University in Kottayam, Kerala and Rai Technology University in Bangalore, Karnataka, 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 | Rai Technology University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Government | Private |
| Location | Kottayam, Kerala | Bangalore, Karnataka |
| Course fee range | ₹35.5k – ₹1.8L | ₹1.5L – ₹4.8L |
| Highest package | ₹15 LPA | ₹12 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | #43, University | Not ranked |
| Programmes listed | 14 | 11 |
| Streams | Arts, Commerce, Science | Arts, Commerce, Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0262 | U-0726 |
| In the official registers | UGC, NIRF, AISHE | UGC, AISHE |
| Official website | mgu.ac.in | raitechuniversity.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 ₹1.5 lakh at Rai Technology University.
- Mahatma Gandhi University lists the higher top package: ₹15 LPA, against ₹12 LPA at Rai Technology University.
- Mahatma Gandhi University is ranked 43 in the NIRF 2025 University category; Rai Technology University is not in the NIRF 2025 lists.
- Mahatma Gandhi University is in Kottayam, Kerala and Rai Technology University is in Bangalore, Karnataka, about 420 km apart.
- Mahatma Gandhi University is a government institution and Rai Technology University is a private institution.
- Mahatma Gandhi University lists 14 programmes and Rai Technology University lists 11; 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 Rai Technology University lists 11; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (10)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- MBA / PGDM
- BBA
- BCA
- MCA
- B.Com
- B.Sc
- M.Tech
- M.Sc
- Ph.D
Only at Mahatma Gandhi University (6)
- Law (LLB / BA LLB)
- B.Ed
- MA
- M.Com
- LLM
- M.Pharm
Only at Rai Technology University (1)
- BA
