Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism & Communication vs Parul University
A side-by-side look at Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism & Communication in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh and Parul University in Vadodara, Gujarat, 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.
At a glance
| Detail | Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism & Communication | Parul University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Government | Private |
| Location | Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh | Vadodara, Gujarat |
| Course fee range | ₹15k – ₹1L | ₹1.9L – ₹6.4L |
| Highest package | ₹12 LPA | ₹46 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | Not ranked | #101-150, University |
| Programmes listed | 8 | 14 |
| Streams | Arts, Science | Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0283 | U-0763 |
| In the official registers | UGC, AICTE, AISHE | UGC, AICTE, NIRF, AISHE |
| Official website | mcu.ac.in | paruluniversity.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 Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism & Communication: from ₹15,000, against ₹2 lakh at Parul University.
- Parul University lists the higher top package: ₹46 LPA, against ₹12 LPA at Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism & Communication.
- Parul University is ranked 101-150 in the NIRF 2025 University category; Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism & Communication is not in the NIRF 2025 lists.
- Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism & Communication is in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh and Parul University is in Vadodara, Gujarat, about 430 km apart.
- Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism & Communication is a government institution and Parul University is a private institution.
- Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism & Communication lists 8 programmes and Parul University lists 14; 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 Parul University lists 14; 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 Parul University (8)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- BBA
- Law (LLB / BA LLB)
- B.Pharm
- B.Des
- M.Tech
- LLM
- M.Pharm
