Mahatma Gandhi University vs Sona Devi University
A side-by-side look at Mahatma Gandhi University in Kottayam, Kerala and Sona Devi University in Ranchi, Jharkhand, 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 | Sona Devi University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Government | Private |
| Location | Kottayam, Kerala | Ranchi, Jharkhand |
| Course fee range | ₹35.5k – ₹1.8L | ₹70k – ₹4.4L |
| 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 | Not matched yet |
| In the official registers | UGC, NIRF, AISHE | UGC |
| Official website | mgu.ac.in | sonadeviuniversity.com |
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 ₹70,000 at Sona Devi University.
- Mahatma Gandhi University lists the higher top package: ₹15 LPA, against ₹12 LPA at Sona Devi University.
- Mahatma Gandhi University is ranked 43 in the NIRF 2025 University category; Sona Devi University is not in the NIRF 2025 lists.
- Mahatma Gandhi University is in Kottayam, Kerala and Sona Devi University is in Ranchi, Jharkhand, about 1,790 km apart.
- Mahatma Gandhi University is a government institution and Sona Devi University is a private institution.
- Mahatma Gandhi University lists 14 programmes and Sona Devi 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 Sona Devi 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)
- B.Ed
- M.Sc
- MA
- M.Com
Only at Mahatma Gandhi University (4)
- M.Tech
- LLM
- M.Pharm
- Ph.D
Only at Sona Devi University (2)
- BA
- B.Pharm
