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Mahatma Gandhi University vs Sal Institute of Diploma Studies

A side-by-side look at Mahatma Gandhi University in Kottayam, Kerala and Sal Institute of Diploma Studies in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Fees and packages are as listed in the Disha Stars directory; ranks are from NIRF 2025.

Mahatma Gandhi University logoMahatma Gandhi UniversityKottayam, KeralaGovernmentNIRF 2025, University #43Sal Institute of Diploma Studies logoSal Institute of Diploma StudiesAhmedabad, GujaratPrivate

At a glance

From the Disha Stars directory, read 2 October 2026, and NIRF 2025
DetailMahatma Gandhi UniversitySal Institute of Diploma Studies
TypeGovernmentPrivate
LocationKottayam, KeralaAhmedabad, Gujarat
Course fee range₹35.5k – ₹1.8L₹1.6L
Highest package₹15 LPA₹4.5 LPA
NIRF 2025#43, UniversityNot ranked
Programmes listed141
StreamsArts, Commerce, ScienceAny
Study modeFull-timeFull-time
AISHE codeU-0262C-61596
In the official registersUGC, NIRF, AISHEAICTE, AISHE
Official websitemgu.ac.in sal.edu.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 ₹1.7 lakh at Sal Institute of Diploma Studies.
  • Mahatma Gandhi University lists the higher top package: ₹15 LPA, against ₹4.5 LPA at Sal Institute of Diploma Studies.
  • Mahatma Gandhi University is ranked 43 in the NIRF 2025 University category; Sal Institute of Diploma Studies is not in the NIRF 2025 lists.
  • Mahatma Gandhi University is in Kottayam, Kerala and Sal Institute of Diploma Studies is in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, about 1,550 km apart.
  • Mahatma Gandhi University is a government institution and Sal Institute of Diploma Studies is a private institution.
  • Mahatma Gandhi University lists 14 programmes and Sal Institute of Diploma Studies lists 1; none of the degrees on Disha Stars is offered at both.

Courses

Degrees each college lists that Disha Stars tracks. Mahatma Gandhi University lists 14 programmes in all and Sal Institute of Diploma Studies lists 1; see each profile for the full list.

Only at Mahatma Gandhi University (16)

  • B.Tech / B.E.
  • 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

Only at Sal Institute of Diploma Studies (1)

  • Diploma / Polytechnic

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