Mahatma Gandhi University vs Rajiv Gandhi Govt. Engg. College Kangra at Nagrota Kangra
A side-by-side look at Mahatma Gandhi University in Kottayam, Kerala and Rajiv Gandhi Govt. Engg. College Kangra at Nagrota Kangra in Nagrota Bagwan, Himachal Pradesh, both offering B.Tech / B.E.. Fees and packages are as listed in the Disha Stars directory; ranks are from NIRF 2025.
At a glance
| Detail | Mahatma Gandhi University | Rajiv Gandhi Govt. Engg. College Kangra at Nagrota Kangra |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Government | Government |
| Location | Kottayam, Kerala | Nagrota Bagwan, Himachal Pradesh |
| Course fee range | ₹35.5k – ₹1.8L | ₹1.1L |
| Highest package | ₹15 LPA | ₹6 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | #43, University | Not ranked |
| Programmes listed | 14 | 1 |
| Streams | Arts, Commerce, Science | Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0262 | C-53367 |
| In the official registers | UGC, NIRF, AISHE | AICTE, COA, AISHE |
| Official website | mgu.ac.in | rggec.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 ₹1.1 lakh at Rajiv Gandhi Govt. Engg. College Kangra at Nagrota Kangra.
- Mahatma Gandhi University lists the higher top package: ₹15 LPA, against ₹6 LPA at Rajiv Gandhi Govt. Engg. College Kangra at Nagrota Kangra.
- Mahatma Gandhi University is ranked 43 in the NIRF 2025 University category; Rajiv Gandhi Govt. Engg. College Kangra at Nagrota Kangra is not in the NIRF 2025 lists.
- Mahatma Gandhi University is in Kottayam, Kerala and Rajiv Gandhi Govt. Engg. College Kangra at Nagrota Kangra is in Nagrota Bagwan, Himachal Pradesh, about 2,500 km apart.
- Mahatma Gandhi University lists 14 programmes and Rajiv Gandhi Govt. Engg. College Kangra at Nagrota Kangra lists 1; 1 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 Rajiv Gandhi Govt. Engg. College Kangra at Nagrota Kangra lists 1; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (1)
- B.Tech / B.E.
Only at Mahatma Gandhi University (15)
- MBA / PGDM
- BBA
- BCA
- MCA
- B.Com
- B.Sc
- Law (LLB / BA LLB)
- B.Ed
- M.Tech
- M.Sc
- MA
- M.Com
- LLM
- M.Pharm
- Ph.D
