National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) vs National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA)
A side-by-side look at National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) in New Delhi, Delhi and National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA) in New Delhi, Delhi, both offering Ph.D. Fees and packages are as listed in the Disha Stars directory; ranks are from NIRF 2025.
At a glance
| Detail | National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) | National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA) |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Deemed | Deemed |
| Location | New Delhi, Delhi | New Delhi, Delhi |
| Course fee range | ₹51.5k – ₹1.3L | ₹33.5k – ₹59.5k |
| Highest package | ₹12 LPA | ₹18 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | Not ranked | Not ranked |
| Programmes listed | 6 | 3 |
| Streams | Arts, Science | Any |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | Not matched yet | U-0114 |
| In the official registers | UGC | UGC, AISHE |
| Official website | ncert.nic.in | niepa.ac.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 National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA): from ₹33,500, against ₹51,500 at National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT).
- National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA) lists the higher top package: ₹18 LPA, against ₹12 LPA at National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT).
- Neither is in the NIRF 2025 rankings, which list only the top institutions in each category.
- Both are in New Delhi, Delhi.
- National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) lists 6 programmes and National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA) lists 3; 1 of the degrees on Disha Stars are offered at both.
Courses
Degrees each college lists that Disha Stars tracks. National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) lists 6 programmes in all and National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA) lists 3; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (1)
- Ph.D
Only at National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) (4)
- B.Sc
- BA
- B.Ed
- M.Sc
Only at National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA) (1)
- Diploma / Polytechnic
