Mahatma Gandhi University vs Sikkim Alpine University (Formerly EIILM University)
A side-by-side look at Mahatma Gandhi University in Kottayam, Kerala and Sikkim Alpine University (Formerly EIILM University) in Kamrang, Sikkim, 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 | Sikkim Alpine University (Formerly EIILM University) |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Government | Private |
| Location | Kottayam, Kerala | Kamrang, Sikkim |
| Course fee range | ₹35.5k – ₹1.8L | ₹60k – ₹3.8L |
| Highest package | ₹15 LPA | ₹12 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | #43, University | Not ranked |
| Programmes listed | 14 | 15 |
| Streams | Arts, Commerce, Science | Arts, Commerce, Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0262 | U-1225 |
| In the official registers | UGC, NIRF, AISHE | UGC, AISHE |
| Official website | mgu.ac.in | sau.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 ₹60,000 at Sikkim Alpine University (Formerly EIILM University).
- Mahatma Gandhi University lists the higher top package: ₹15 LPA, against ₹12 LPA at Sikkim Alpine University (Formerly EIILM University).
- Mahatma Gandhi University is ranked 43 in the NIRF 2025 University category; Sikkim Alpine University (Formerly EIILM University) is not in the NIRF 2025 lists.
- Mahatma Gandhi University is in Kottayam, Kerala and Sikkim Alpine University (Formerly EIILM University) is in Kamrang, Sikkim, about 2,310 km apart.
- Mahatma Gandhi University is a government institution and Sikkim Alpine University (Formerly EIILM University) is a private institution.
- Mahatma Gandhi University lists 14 programmes and Sikkim Alpine University (Formerly EIILM University) lists 15; 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 Sikkim Alpine University (Formerly EIILM University) lists 15; 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)
- M.Sc
- MA
- M.Com
- LLM
Only at Mahatma Gandhi University (4)
- B.Ed
- M.Tech
- M.Pharm
- Ph.D
Only at Sikkim Alpine University (Formerly EIILM University) (2)
- BA
- B.Pharm
