National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA) vs Ram Krishna Dharmarth Foundation (RKDF) University
A side-by-side look at National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA) in New Delhi, Delhi and Ram Krishna Dharmarth Foundation (RKDF) University in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, both offering Diploma / Polytechnic. 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) | Ram Krishna Dharmarth Foundation (RKDF) University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Deemed | Private |
| Location | New Delhi, Delhi | Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh |
| Course fee range | ₹33.5k – ₹59.5k | ₹75k – ₹3.4L |
| Highest package | ₹18 LPA | ₹12 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | Not ranked | Not ranked |
| Programmes listed | 3 | 13 |
| Streams | Any | Arts, Commerce, Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0114 | U-0652 |
| In the official registers | UGC, AISHE | UGC, AISHE |
| Official website | niepa.ac.in | rkdf.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 ₹75,000 at Ram Krishna Dharmarth Foundation (RKDF) University.
- National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA) lists the higher top package: ₹18 LPA, against ₹12 LPA at Ram Krishna Dharmarth Foundation (RKDF) University.
- Neither is in the NIRF 2025 rankings, which list only the top institutions in each category.
- National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA) is in New Delhi, Delhi and Ram Krishna Dharmarth Foundation (RKDF) University is in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, about 580 km apart.
- National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA) is a deemed-to-be university and Ram Krishna Dharmarth Foundation (RKDF) University is a private institution.
- National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA) lists 3 programmes and Ram Krishna Dharmarth Foundation (RKDF) University lists 13; 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 Ram Krishna Dharmarth Foundation (RKDF) University lists 13; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (1)
- Diploma / Polytechnic
Only at National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA) (1)
- Ph.D
Only at Ram Krishna Dharmarth Foundation (RKDF) University (14)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- MBA / PGDM
- BBA
- BCA
- MCA
- B.Com
- B.Sc
- BA
- Law (LLB / BA LLB)
- B.Pharm
- B.Ed
- M.Tech
- M.Sc
- M.Pharm
