National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA) vs Sona Devi University
A side-by-side look at National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA) in New Delhi, Delhi and Sona Devi University in Ranchi, Jharkhand. 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) | Sona Devi University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Deemed | Private |
| Location | New Delhi, Delhi | Ranchi, Jharkhand |
| Course fee range | ₹33.5k – ₹59.5k | ₹70k – ₹4.4L |
| Highest package | ₹18 LPA | ₹12 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | Not ranked | Not ranked |
| Programmes listed | 3 | 15 |
| Streams | Any | Arts, Commerce, Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0114 | Not matched yet |
| In the official registers | UGC, AISHE | UGC |
| Official website | niepa.ac.in | sonadeviuniversity.com |
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 ₹70,000 at Sona Devi University.
- National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA) lists the higher top package: ₹18 LPA, against ₹12 LPA at Sona Devi 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 Sona Devi University is in Ranchi, Jharkhand, about 990 km apart.
- National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA) is a deemed-to-be university and Sona Devi University is a private institution.
- National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA) lists 3 programmes and Sona Devi University lists 15; none of the degrees on Disha Stars is 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 Sona Devi University lists 15; see each profile for the full list.
Only at National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA) (2)
- Diploma / Polytechnic
- Ph.D
Only at Sona Devi 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.Sc
- MA
- M.Com
