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Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism & Communication vs NIST University

A side-by-side look at Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism & Communication in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh and NIST University in Berhampur, Odisha, both offering MBA / PGDM, BCA and MCA and 2 more courses. Fees and packages are as listed in the Disha Stars directory; ranks are from NIRF 2025.

Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism & Communication logoMakhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism & CommunicationBhopal, Madhya PradeshGovernmentNIST University logoNIST UniversityBerhampur, OdishaPrivate

At a glance

From the Disha Stars directory, read 2 October 2026, and NIRF 2025
DetailMakhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism & CommunicationNIST University
TypeGovernmentPrivate
LocationBhopal, Madhya PradeshBerhampur, Odisha
Course fee range₹15k – ₹1L₹1.4L – ₹6.8L
Highest package₹12 LPA₹21 LPA
NIRF 2025Not rankedNot ranked
Programmes listed89
StreamsArts, ScienceScience
Study modeFull-timeFull-time
AISHE codeU-0283U-1396
In the official registersUGC, AICTE, AISHEUGC, AICTE, AISHE
Official websitemcu.ac.in nist.edu

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 Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism & Communication: from ₹15,000, against ₹1.4 lakh at NIST University.
  • NIST University lists the higher top package: ₹21 LPA, against ₹12 LPA at Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism & Communication.
  • Neither is in the NIRF 2025 rankings, which list only the top institutions in each category.
  • Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism & Communication is in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh and NIST University is in Berhampur, Odisha, about 870 km apart.
  • Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism & Communication is a government institution and NIST University is a private institution.
  • Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism & Communication lists 8 programmes and NIST University lists 9; 5 of the degrees on Disha Stars are offered at both.

Courses

Degrees each college lists that Disha Stars tracks. Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism & Communication lists 8 programmes in all and NIST University lists 9; see each profile for the full list.

Offered at both (5)

  • MBA / PGDM
  • BCA
  • MCA
  • B.Sc
  • M.Sc

Only at Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism & Communication (2)

  • BA
  • MA

Only at NIST University (4)

  • B.Tech / B.E.
  • BBA
  • M.Tech
  • Ph.D

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