Nava Nalanda Mahavihara vs NIST University
A side-by-side look at Nava Nalanda Mahavihara in Nalanda, Bihar and NIST University in Berhampur, Odisha, both offering Ph.D. Fees and packages are as listed in the Disha Stars directory; ranks are from NIRF 2025.
At a glance
| Detail | Nava Nalanda Mahavihara | NIST University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Deemed | Private |
| Location | Nalanda, Bihar | Berhampur, Odisha |
| Course fee range | ₹1.8k – ₹37.5k | ₹1.4L – ₹6.8L |
| Highest package | ₹6 LPA | ₹21 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | Not ranked | Not ranked |
| Programmes listed | 6 | 9 |
| Streams | Arts | Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0073 | U-1396 |
| In the official registers | UGC, AISHE | UGC, AICTE, AISHE |
| Official website | nnm.ac.in | nist.edu |
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 Nava Nalanda Mahavihara: from ₹1,750, against ₹1.4 lakh at NIST University.
- NIST University lists the higher top package: ₹21 LPA, against ₹6 LPA at Nava Nalanda Mahavihara.
- Neither is in the NIRF 2025 rankings, which list only the top institutions in each category.
- Nava Nalanda Mahavihara is in Nalanda, Bihar and NIST University is in Berhampur, Odisha, about 650 km apart.
- Nava Nalanda Mahavihara is a deemed-to-be university and NIST University is a private institution.
- Nava Nalanda Mahavihara lists 6 programmes and NIST University lists 9; 1 of the degrees on Disha Stars are offered at both.
Courses
Degrees each college lists that Disha Stars tracks. Nava Nalanda Mahavihara lists 6 programmes in all and NIST University lists 9; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (1)
- Ph.D
Only at Nava Nalanda Mahavihara (3)
- BA
- Diploma / Polytechnic
- MA
Only at NIST University (8)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- MBA / PGDM
- BBA
- BCA
- MCA
- B.Sc
- M.Tech
- M.Sc
