Mahatma Gandhi University vs Sri Raaja Raajan College of Engineering and Technology
A side-by-side look at Mahatma Gandhi University in Kottayam, Kerala and Sri Raaja Raajan College of Engineering and Technology in Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu, both offering B.Tech / B.E., MBA / PGDM and MCA and 1 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 | Sri Raaja Raajan College of Engineering and Technology |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Government | Private |
| Location | Kottayam, Kerala | Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu |
| Course fee range | ₹35.5k – ₹1.8L | ₹70k – ₹2L |
| Highest package | ₹15 LPA | ₹6 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | #43, University | Not ranked |
| Programmes listed | 14 | 5 |
| Streams | Arts, Commerce, Science | Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0262 | C-26804 |
| In the official registers | UGC, NIRF, AISHE | AICTE, AISHE |
| Official website | mgu.ac.in | sriraajaraajan.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 ₹70,000 at Sri Raaja Raajan College of Engineering and Technology.
- Mahatma Gandhi University lists the higher top package: ₹15 LPA, against ₹6 LPA at Sri Raaja Raajan College of Engineering and Technology.
- Mahatma Gandhi University is ranked 43 in the NIRF 2025 University category; Sri Raaja Raajan College of Engineering and Technology is not in the NIRF 2025 lists.
- Mahatma Gandhi University is in Kottayam, Kerala and Sri Raaja Raajan College of Engineering and Technology is in Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu, about 250 km apart.
- Mahatma Gandhi University is a government institution and Sri Raaja Raajan College of Engineering and Technology is a private institution.
- Mahatma Gandhi University lists 14 programmes and Sri Raaja Raajan College of Engineering and Technology lists 5; 4 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 Raaja Raajan College of Engineering and Technology lists 5; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (4)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- MBA / PGDM
- MCA
- M.Tech
Only at Mahatma Gandhi University (12)
- BBA
- BCA
- B.Com
- B.Sc
- Law (LLB / BA LLB)
- B.Ed
- M.Sc
- MA
- M.Com
- LLM
- M.Pharm
- Ph.D
Only at Sri Raaja Raajan College of Engineering and Technology (1)
- Diploma / Polytechnic

