Mahatma Gandhi University vs Rayagada Institute of Technology and Management
A side-by-side look at Mahatma Gandhi University in Kottayam, Kerala and Rayagada Institute of Technology and Management in Rayagada, Odisha, both offering B.Tech / B.E., MBA / PGDM and M.Tech. Fees and packages are as listed in the Disha Stars directory; ranks are from NIRF 2025.
At a glance
| Detail | Mahatma Gandhi University | Rayagada Institute of Technology and Management |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Government | Private |
| Location | Kottayam, Kerala | Rayagada, Odisha |
| Course fee range | ₹35.5k – ₹1.8L | ₹1.2L – ₹3.4L |
| Highest package | ₹15 LPA | ₹6 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | #43, University | Not ranked |
| Programmes listed | 14 | 4 |
| Streams | Arts, Commerce, Science | Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0262 | C-30175 |
| In the official registers | UGC, NIRF, AISHE | AICTE, AISHE |
| Official website | mgu.ac.in | ritm.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 ₹1.2 lakh at Rayagada Institute of Technology and Management.
- Mahatma Gandhi University lists the higher top package: ₹15 LPA, against ₹6 LPA at Rayagada Institute of Technology and Management.
- Mahatma Gandhi University is ranked 43 in the NIRF 2025 University category; Rayagada Institute of Technology and Management is not in the NIRF 2025 lists.
- Mahatma Gandhi University is in Kottayam, Kerala and Rayagada Institute of Technology and Management is in Rayagada, Odisha, about 1,290 km apart.
- Mahatma Gandhi University is a government institution and Rayagada Institute of Technology and Management is a private institution.
- Mahatma Gandhi University lists 14 programmes and Rayagada Institute of Technology and Management lists 4; 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 Rayagada Institute of Technology and Management lists 4; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (3)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- MBA / PGDM
- M.Tech
Only at Mahatma Gandhi University (13)
- BBA
- BCA
- MCA
- B.Com
- B.Sc
- Law (LLB / BA LLB)
- B.Ed
- M.Sc
- MA
- M.Com
- LLM
- M.Pharm
- Ph.D
Only at Rayagada Institute of Technology and Management (1)
- Diploma / Polytechnic

