Nava Nalanda Mahavihara vs North Eastern Hill University
A side-by-side look at Nava Nalanda Mahavihara in Nalanda, Bihar and North Eastern Hill University in Shillong, Meghalaya, both offering MA and 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 | North Eastern Hill University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Deemed | Government |
| Location | Nalanda, Bihar | Shillong, Meghalaya |
| Course fee range | ₹1.8k – ₹37.5k | ₹43k – ₹2.6L |
| Highest package | ₹6 LPA | ₹12 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | Not ranked | #151-200, University |
| Programmes listed | 6 | 9 |
| Streams | Arts | Arts, Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0073 | U-0341 |
| In the official registers | UGC, AISHE | UGC, NIRF, AISHE |
| Official website | nnm.ac.in | nehu.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 Nava Nalanda Mahavihara: from ₹1,750, against ₹43,000 at North Eastern Hill University.
- North Eastern Hill University lists the higher top package: ₹12 LPA, against ₹6 LPA at Nava Nalanda Mahavihara.
- North Eastern Hill University is ranked 151-200 in the NIRF 2025 University category; Nava Nalanda Mahavihara is not in the NIRF 2025 lists.
- Nava Nalanda Mahavihara is in Nalanda, Bihar and North Eastern Hill University is in Shillong, Meghalaya, about 650 km apart.
- Nava Nalanda Mahavihara is a deemed-to-be university and North Eastern Hill University is a government institution.
- Nava Nalanda Mahavihara lists 6 programmes and North Eastern Hill University lists 9; 2 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 North Eastern Hill University lists 9; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (2)
- MA
- Ph.D
Only at Nava Nalanda Mahavihara (2)
- BA
- Diploma / Polytechnic
Only at North Eastern Hill University (7)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- MBA / PGDM
- MCA
- B.Arch
- B.Ed
- M.Tech
- M.Sc

