Mahatma Gandhi University vs Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara University
A side-by-side look at Mahatma Gandhi University in Kottayam, Kerala and Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara University in Dharwad, Karnataka, both offering 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 | Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Government | Private |
| Location | Kottayam, Kerala | Dharwad, Karnataka |
| Course fee range | ₹35.5k – ₹1.8L | ₹1.6L – ₹82.5L |
| Highest package | ₹15 LPA | ₹12 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | #43, University | Not ranked |
| Programmes listed | 14 | 9 |
| Streams | Arts, Commerce, Science | Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0262 | U-1034 |
| In the official registers | UGC, NIRF, AISHE | UGC, AISHE |
| Official website | mgu.ac.in | sdmuniversity.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 ₹1.6 lakh at Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara University.
- Mahatma Gandhi University lists the higher top package: ₹15 LPA, against ₹12 LPA at Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara University.
- Mahatma Gandhi University is ranked 43 in the NIRF 2025 University category; Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara University is not in the NIRF 2025 lists.
- Mahatma Gandhi University is in Kottayam, Kerala and Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara University is in Dharwad, Karnataka, about 660 km apart.
- Mahatma Gandhi University is a government institution and Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara University is a private institution.
- Mahatma Gandhi University lists 14 programmes and Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara University lists 9; 2 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 Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara University lists 9; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (2)
- MBA / PGDM
- M.Tech
Only at Mahatma Gandhi University (14)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- 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 Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara University (4)
- MBBS
- BDS
- B.Sc Nursing
- BPT
