Mahatma Gandhi University vs Rajiv Gandhi University
A side-by-side look at Mahatma Gandhi University in Kottayam, Kerala and Rajiv Gandhi University in Doimukh, Arunachal Pradesh, both offering B.Tech / B.E., MBA / PGDM and BCA 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 | Rajiv Gandhi University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Government | Government |
| Location | Kottayam, Kerala | Doimukh, Arunachal Pradesh |
| Course fee range | ₹35.5k – ₹1.8L | ₹31k – ₹2.3L |
| Highest package | ₹15 LPA | ₹12 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | #43, University | #151-200, University |
| Programmes listed | 14 | 8 |
| Streams | Arts, Commerce, Science | Arts, Commerce, Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0262 | U-0047 |
| In the official registers | UGC, NIRF, AISHE | UGC, AICTE, NIRF, AISHE |
| Official website | mgu.ac.in | rgu.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 Rajiv Gandhi University: from ₹31,000, against ₹35,500 at Mahatma Gandhi University.
- Mahatma Gandhi University lists the higher top package: ₹15 LPA, against ₹12 LPA at Rajiv Gandhi University.
- Both are in the NIRF 2025 rankings: Mahatma Gandhi University at 43 (University) and Rajiv Gandhi University at 151-200 (University).
- Mahatma Gandhi University is in Kottayam, Kerala and Rajiv Gandhi University is in Doimukh, Arunachal Pradesh, about 2,650 km apart.
- Mahatma Gandhi University lists 14 programmes and Rajiv Gandhi University lists 8; 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 Rajiv Gandhi University lists 8; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (10)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- MBA / PGDM
- BCA
- MCA
- B.Ed
- M.Tech
- M.Sc
- MA
- M.Com
- Ph.D
Only at Mahatma Gandhi University (6)
- BBA
- B.Com
- B.Sc
- Law (LLB / BA LLB)
- LLM
- M.Pharm
