Mahatma Gandhi University vs Ram Krishna Dharmarth Foundation (RKDF) University
A side-by-side look at Mahatma Gandhi University in Kottayam, Kerala and Ram Krishna Dharmarth Foundation (RKDF) University in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, both offering B.Tech / B.E., MBA / PGDM and BBA and 9 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 | Ram Krishna Dharmarth Foundation (RKDF) University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Government | Private |
| Location | Kottayam, Kerala | Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh |
| Course fee range | ₹35.5k – ₹1.8L | ₹75k – ₹3.4L |
| Highest package | ₹15 LPA | ₹12 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | #43, University | Not ranked |
| Programmes listed | 14 | 13 |
| Streams | Arts, Commerce, Science | Arts, Commerce, Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0262 | U-0652 |
| In the official registers | UGC, NIRF, AISHE | UGC, AISHE |
| Official website | mgu.ac.in | rkdf.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 ₹75,000 at Ram Krishna Dharmarth Foundation (RKDF) University.
- Mahatma Gandhi University lists the higher top package: ₹15 LPA, against ₹12 LPA at Ram Krishna Dharmarth Foundation (RKDF) University.
- Mahatma Gandhi University is ranked 43 in the NIRF 2025 University category; Ram Krishna Dharmarth Foundation (RKDF) University is not in the NIRF 2025 lists.
- Mahatma Gandhi University is in Kottayam, Kerala and Ram Krishna Dharmarth Foundation (RKDF) University is in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, about 1,520 km apart.
- Mahatma Gandhi University is a government institution and Ram Krishna Dharmarth Foundation (RKDF) University is a private institution.
- Mahatma Gandhi University lists 14 programmes and Ram Krishna Dharmarth Foundation (RKDF) University lists 13; 12 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 Ram Krishna Dharmarth Foundation (RKDF) University lists 13; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (12)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- MBA / PGDM
- BBA
- BCA
- MCA
- B.Com
- B.Sc
- Law (LLB / BA LLB)
- B.Ed
- M.Tech
- M.Sc
- M.Pharm
Only at Mahatma Gandhi University (4)
- MA
- M.Com
- LLM
- Ph.D
Only at Ram Krishna Dharmarth Foundation (RKDF) University (3)
- BA
- B.Pharm
- Diploma / Polytechnic
