Mahatma Gandhi University vs Rajiv Gandhi National Aviation University
A side-by-side look at Mahatma Gandhi University in Kottayam, Kerala and Rajiv Gandhi National Aviation University in Amethi, Uttar Pradesh, both offering MBA / PGDM, BBA and B.Sc. 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 National Aviation University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Government | Government |
| Location | Kottayam, Kerala | Amethi, Uttar Pradesh |
| Course fee range | ₹35.5k – ₹1.8L | ₹3.6L – ₹5L |
| Highest package | ₹15 LPA | ₹12 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | #43, University | Not ranked |
| Programmes listed | 14 | 5 |
| Streams | Arts, Commerce, Science | Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0262 | U-1117 |
| In the official registers | UGC, NIRF, AISHE | UGC, AISHE |
| Official website | mgu.ac.in | rgnau.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 ₹3.6 lakh at Rajiv Gandhi National Aviation University.
- Mahatma Gandhi University lists the higher top package: ₹15 LPA, against ₹12 LPA at Rajiv Gandhi National Aviation University.
- Mahatma Gandhi University is ranked 43 in the NIRF 2025 University category; Rajiv Gandhi National Aviation University is not in the NIRF 2025 lists.
- Mahatma Gandhi University is in Kottayam, Kerala and Rajiv Gandhi National Aviation University is in Amethi, Uttar Pradesh, about 1,920 km apart.
- Mahatma Gandhi University lists 14 programmes and Rajiv Gandhi National Aviation University lists 5; 3 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 National Aviation University lists 5; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (3)
- MBA / PGDM
- BBA
- B.Sc
Only at Mahatma Gandhi University (13)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- BCA
- MCA
- B.Com
- Law (LLB / BA LLB)
- B.Ed
- M.Tech
- M.Sc
- MA
- M.Com
- LLM
- M.Pharm
- Ph.D
Only at Rajiv Gandhi National Aviation University (1)
- Diploma / Polytechnic
