Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism & Communication vs SAL Institute of Management
A side-by-side look at Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism & Communication in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh and SAL Institute of Management in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, both offering MBA / PGDM, BCA and MCA. 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 | SAL Institute of Management |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Government | Private |
| Location | Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh | Ahmedabad, Gujarat |
| Course fee range | ₹15k – ₹1L | ₹1.6L – ₹2.2L |
| Highest package | ₹12 LPA | ₹8 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | Not ranked | Not ranked |
| Programmes listed | 8 | 4 |
| Streams | Arts, Science | Any |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0283 | C-276 |
| In the official registers | UGC, AICTE, AISHE | AICTE, AISHE |
| Official website | mcu.ac.in | sal.edu.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 ₹1.7 lakh at SAL Institute of Management.
- Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism & Communication lists the higher top package: ₹12 LPA, against ₹8 LPA at SAL Institute of Management.
- 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 SAL Institute of Management is in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, about 500 km apart.
- Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism & Communication is a government institution and SAL Institute of Management is a private institution.
- Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism & Communication lists 8 programmes and SAL Institute of Management lists 4; 3 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 SAL Institute of Management lists 4; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (3)
- MBA / PGDM
- BCA
- MCA
Only at Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism & Communication (4)
- B.Sc
- BA
- M.Sc
- MA
Only at SAL Institute of Management (1)
- BBA
