Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism & Communication vs Ram Krishna Dharmarth Foundation (RKDF) University
A side-by-side look at Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism & Communication in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh and Ram Krishna Dharmarth Foundation (RKDF) University in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, both offering MBA / PGDM, BCA and MCA and 3 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 | Ram Krishna Dharmarth Foundation (RKDF) University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Government | Private |
| Location | Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh | Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh |
| Course fee range | ₹15k – ₹1L | ₹75k – ₹3.4L |
| Highest package | ₹12 LPA | ₹12 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | Not ranked | Not ranked |
| Programmes listed | 8 | 13 |
| Streams | Arts, Science | Arts, Commerce, Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0283 | U-0652 |
| In the official registers | UGC, AICTE, AISHE | UGC, AISHE |
| Official website | mcu.ac.in | rkdf.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 ₹75,000 at Ram Krishna Dharmarth Foundation (RKDF) University.
- Both list a highest package of ₹12 LPA.
- Neither is in the NIRF 2025 rankings, which list only the top institutions in each category.
- Both are in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, about 10 km apart.
- Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism & Communication is a government institution and Ram Krishna Dharmarth Foundation (RKDF) University is a private institution.
- Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism & Communication lists 8 programmes and Ram Krishna Dharmarth Foundation (RKDF) University lists 13; 6 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 Ram Krishna Dharmarth Foundation (RKDF) University lists 13; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (6)
- MBA / PGDM
- BCA
- MCA
- B.Sc
- BA
- M.Sc
Only at Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism & Communication (1)
- MA
Only at Ram Krishna Dharmarth Foundation (RKDF) University (9)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- BBA
- B.Com
- Law (LLB / BA LLB)
- B.Pharm
- B.Ed
- Diploma / Polytechnic
- M.Tech
- M.Pharm
