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
| Detail | Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism & Communication | Sikkim Manipal University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Government | Private |
| Location | Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh | Gangtok, Sikkim |
| Course fee range | ₹15k – ₹1L | ₹3.9L – ₹57.8L |
| Highest package | ₹12 LPA | ₹24 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | Not ranked | #151-200, University |
| Programmes listed | 8 | 11 |
| Streams | Arts, Science | Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0283 | U-0431 |
| In the official registers | UGC, AICTE, AISHE | UGC, NIRF, AISHE |
| Official website | mcu.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

