Mahatma Gandhi University vs Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth
A side-by-side look at Mahatma Gandhi University in Kottayam, Kerala and Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth in Puducherry, Puducherry, both offering B.Sc, M.Sc and Ph.D. Fees and packages are as listed in the Disha Stars directory; ranks are from NIRF 2025.
At a glance
| Detail | Mahatma Gandhi University | Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Government | Deemed |
| Location | Kottayam, Kerala | Puducherry, Puducherry |
| Course fee range | ₹35.5k – ₹1.8L | ₹2.7L – ₹1.21 Cr |
| Highest package | ₹15 LPA | ₹18 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | #43, University | #67, University |
| Programmes listed | 14 | 10 |
| Streams | Arts, Commerce, Science | Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0262 | U-0370 |
| In the official registers | UGC, NIRF, AISHE | UGC, AICTE, AISHE |
| Official website | mgu.ac.in | sbvu.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 ₹2.7 lakh at Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth.
- Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth lists the higher top package: ₹18 LPA, against ₹15 LPA at Mahatma Gandhi University.
- Both are in the NIRF 2025 rankings: Mahatma Gandhi University at 43 (University) and Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth at 67 (University).
- Mahatma Gandhi University is in Kottayam, Kerala and Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth is in Puducherry, Puducherry, about 430 km apart.
- Mahatma Gandhi University is a government institution and Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth is a deemed-to-be university.
- Mahatma Gandhi University lists 14 programmes and Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth lists 10; 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 Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth lists 10; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (3)
- B.Sc
- M.Sc
- Ph.D
Only at Mahatma Gandhi University (13)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- MBA / PGDM
- BBA
- BCA
- MCA
- B.Com
- Law (LLB / BA LLB)
- B.Ed
- M.Tech
- MA
- M.Com
- LLM
- M.Pharm
Only at Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth (2)
- MBBS
- BDS
