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Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism & Communication vs Sikkim Manipal University

A side-by-side look at Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism & Communication in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh and Sikkim Manipal University in Gangtok, Sikkim, 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

From the Disha Stars directory, read 2 October 2026, and NIRF 2025
DetailMakhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism & CommunicationSikkim Manipal University
TypeGovernmentPrivate
LocationBhopal, Madhya PradeshGangtok, Sikkim
Course fee range₹15k – ₹1L₹3.9L – ₹57.8L
Highest package₹12 LPA₹24 LPA
NIRF 2025Not ranked#151-200, University
Programmes listed811
StreamsArts, ScienceScience
Study modeFull-timeFull-time
AISHE codeU-0283U-0431
In the official registersUGC, AICTE, AISHEUGC, NIRF, AISHE
Official websitemcu.ac.in smu.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 ₹3.9 lakh at Sikkim Manipal University.
  • Sikkim Manipal University lists the higher top package: ₹24 LPA, against ₹12 LPA at Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism & Communication.
  • Sikkim Manipal University is ranked 151-200 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 Sikkim Manipal University is in Gangtok, Sikkim, about 1,210 km apart.
  • Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism & Communication is a government institution and Sikkim Manipal University is a private institution.
  • Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism & Communication lists 8 programmes and Sikkim Manipal University lists 11; 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 Sikkim Manipal University lists 11; 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 Sikkim Manipal University (4)

  • B.Tech / B.E.
  • BBA
  • MBBS
  • M.Tech

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