National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) vs Periyar University
A side-by-side look at National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) in New Delhi, Delhi and Periyar University in Salem, Tamil Nadu, both offering B.Sc, M.Sc and 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) | Periyar University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Deemed | Government |
| Location | New Delhi, Delhi | Salem, Tamil Nadu |
| Course fee range | ₹51.5k – ₹1.3L | ₹18.5k – ₹39.5k |
| Highest package | ₹12 LPA | ₹8 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | Not ranked | #94, University |
| Programmes listed | 6 | 8 |
| Streams | Arts, Science | Arts, Commerce, Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | Not matched yet | U-0470 |
| In the official registers | UGC | UGC, AICTE, NIRF, AISHE |
| Official website | ncert.nic.in | periyaruniversity.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 Periyar University: from ₹18,500, against ₹51,500 at National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT).
- National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) lists the higher top package: ₹12 LPA, against ₹8 LPA at Periyar University.
- Periyar University is ranked 94 in the NIRF 2025 University category; National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) is not in the NIRF 2025 lists.
- National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) is in New Delhi, Delhi and Periyar University is in Salem, Tamil Nadu, about 1,880 km apart.
- National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) is a deemed-to-be university and Periyar University is a government institution.
- National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) lists 6 programmes and Periyar University lists 8; 3 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 Periyar University lists 8; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (3)
- B.Sc
- M.Sc
- Ph.D
Only at National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) (2)
- BA
- B.Ed
Only at Periyar University (4)
- MBA / PGDM
- MCA
- MA
- M.Com
