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Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism & Communication vs Periyar University

A side-by-side look at Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism & Communication in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh and Periyar University in Salem, Tamil Nadu, both offering MBA / PGDM, MCA and B.Sc 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 PradeshGovernmentPeriyar University logoPeriyar UniversitySalem, Tamil NaduGovernmentNIRF 2025, University #94

At a glance

From the Disha Stars directory, read 2 October 2026, and NIRF 2025
DetailMakhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism & CommunicationPeriyar University
TypeGovernmentGovernment
LocationBhopal, Madhya PradeshSalem, Tamil Nadu
Course fee range₹15k – ₹1L₹18.5k – ₹39.5k
Highest package₹12 LPA₹8 LPA
NIRF 2025Not ranked#94, University
Programmes listed88
StreamsArts, ScienceArts, Commerce, Science
Study modeFull-timeFull-time
AISHE codeU-0283U-0470
In the official registersUGC, AICTE, AISHEUGC, AICTE, NIRF, AISHE
Official websitemcu.ac.in periyaruniversity.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 ₹18,500 at Periyar University.
  • Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism & Communication lists the higher top package: ₹12 LPA, against ₹8 LPA at Periyar University.
  • Periyar University is ranked 94 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 Periyar University is in Salem, Tamil Nadu, about 1,290 km apart.
  • Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism & Communication lists 8 programmes and Periyar University lists 8; 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 Periyar University lists 8; see each profile for the full list.

Offered at both (5)

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

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

  • BCA
  • BA

Only at Periyar University (2)

  • M.Com
  • Ph.D

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