National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA) vs Periyar University
A side-by-side look at National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA) in New Delhi, Delhi and Periyar University in Salem, Tamil Nadu, 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 Institute of Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA) | Periyar University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Deemed | Government |
| Location | New Delhi, Delhi | Salem, Tamil Nadu |
| Course fee range | ₹33.5k – ₹59.5k | ₹18.5k – ₹39.5k |
| Highest package | ₹18 LPA | ₹8 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | Not ranked | #94, University |
| Programmes listed | 3 | 8 |
| Streams | Any | Arts, Commerce, Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0114 | U-0470 |
| In the official registers | UGC, AISHE | UGC, AICTE, NIRF, AISHE |
| Official website | niepa.ac.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 ₹33,500 at National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA).
- National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA) lists the higher top package: ₹18 LPA, against ₹8 LPA at Periyar University.
- Periyar University is ranked 94 in the NIRF 2025 University category; National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA) is not in the NIRF 2025 lists.
- National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA) is in New Delhi, Delhi and Periyar University is in Salem, Tamil Nadu, about 1,880 km apart.
- National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA) is a deemed-to-be university and Periyar University is a government institution.
- National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA) lists 3 programmes and Periyar University lists 8; 1 of the degrees on Disha Stars are offered at both.
Courses
Degrees each college lists that Disha Stars tracks. National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA) lists 3 programmes in all and Periyar University lists 8; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (1)
- Ph.D
Only at National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA) (1)
- Diploma / Polytechnic
Only at Periyar University (6)
- MBA / PGDM
- MCA
- B.Sc
- M.Sc
- MA
- M.Com
