Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism & Communication vs Vaishno College of Engineering
A side-by-side look at Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism & Communication in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh and Vaishno College of Engineering in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, both offering MBA / PGDM and BCA. 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 | Vaishno College of Engineering |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Government | Private |
| Location | Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh | Kangra, Himachal Pradesh |
| Course fee range | ₹15k – ₹1L | ₹1.1L – ₹3.4L |
| Highest package | ₹12 LPA | ₹10 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | Not ranked | Not ranked |
| Programmes listed | 8 | 6 |
| Streams | Arts, Science | Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0283 | C-11353 |
| In the official registers | UGC, AICTE, AISHE | AICTE, AISHE |
| Official website | mcu.ac.in | vaishno.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 ₹1.1 lakh at Vaishno College of Engineering.
- Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism & Communication lists the higher top package: ₹12 LPA, against ₹10 LPA at Vaishno College of Engineering.
- 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 Vaishno College of Engineering is in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, about 1,020 km apart.
- Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism & Communication is a government institution and Vaishno College of Engineering is a private institution.
- Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism & Communication lists 8 programmes and Vaishno College of Engineering lists 6; 2 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 Vaishno College of Engineering lists 6; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (2)
- MBA / PGDM
- BCA
Only at Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism & Communication (5)
- MCA
- B.Sc
- BA
- M.Sc
- MA
Only at Vaishno College of Engineering (4)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- BBA
- Diploma / Polytechnic
- M.Tech

