Mahatma Gandhi University vs Visvesvaraya Technological University
A side-by-side look at Mahatma Gandhi University in Kottayam, Kerala and Visvesvaraya Technological University in Belagavi, Karnataka, both offering B.Tech / B.E., MBA / PGDM and MCA and 2 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 | Visvesvaraya Technological University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Government | Government |
| Location | Kottayam, Kerala | Belagavi, Karnataka |
| Course fee range | ₹35.5k – ₹1.8L | ₹1.9L – ₹7.5L |
| Highest package | ₹15 LPA | ₹45 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | #43, University | #101-150, University |
| Programmes listed | 14 | 8 |
| Streams | Arts, Commerce, Science | Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0262 | U-0249 |
| In the official registers | UGC, NIRF, AISHE | UGC, AICTE, NIRF, AISHE |
| Official website | mgu.ac.in | vtu.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 ₹1.9 lakh at Visvesvaraya Technological University.
- Visvesvaraya Technological University lists the higher top package: ₹45 LPA, against ₹15 LPA at Mahatma Gandhi University.
- Both are in the NIRF 2025 rankings: Mahatma Gandhi University at 43 (University) and Visvesvaraya Technological University at 101-150 (University).
- Mahatma Gandhi University is in Kottayam, Kerala and Visvesvaraya Technological University is in Belagavi, Karnataka, about 720 km apart.
- Mahatma Gandhi University lists 14 programmes and Visvesvaraya Technological University lists 8; 5 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 Visvesvaraya Technological University lists 8; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (5)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- MBA / PGDM
- MCA
- M.Tech
- Ph.D
Only at Mahatma Gandhi University (11)
- BBA
- BCA
- B.Com
- B.Sc
- Law (LLB / BA LLB)
- B.Ed
- M.Sc
- MA
- M.Com
- LLM
- M.Pharm
Only at Visvesvaraya Technological University (1)
- B.Arch
