Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism & Communication vs Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara University
A side-by-side look at Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism & Communication in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh and Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara University in Dharwad, Karnataka, both offering MBA / PGDM. 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 | Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Government | Private |
| Location | Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh | Dharwad, Karnataka |
| Course fee range | ₹15k – ₹1L | ₹1.6L – ₹82.5L |
| Highest package | ₹12 LPA | ₹12 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | Not ranked | Not ranked |
| Programmes listed | 8 | 9 |
| Streams | Arts, Science | Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0283 | U-1034 |
| In the official registers | UGC, AICTE, AISHE | UGC, AISHE |
| Official website | mcu.ac.in | sdmuniversity.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 ₹1.6 lakh at Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara 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.
- Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism & Communication is in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh and Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara University is in Dharwad, Karnataka, about 910 km apart.
- Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism & Communication is a government institution and Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara University is a private institution.
- Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism & Communication lists 8 programmes and Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara University lists 9; 1 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 Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara University lists 9; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (1)
- MBA / PGDM
Only at Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism & Communication (6)
- BCA
- MCA
- B.Sc
- BA
- M.Sc
- MA
Only at Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara University (5)
- MBBS
- BDS
- B.Sc Nursing
- BPT
- M.Tech

