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Nava Nalanda Mahavihara vs Periyar University

A side-by-side look at Nava Nalanda Mahavihara in Nalanda, Bihar and Periyar University in Salem, Tamil Nadu, both offering MA and Ph.D. Fees and packages are as listed in the Disha Stars directory; ranks are from NIRF 2025.

Nava Nalanda Mahavihara logoNava Nalanda MahaviharaNalanda, BiharDeemedPeriyar University logoPeriyar UniversitySalem, Tamil NaduGovernmentNIRF 2025, University #94

At a glance

From the Disha Stars directory, read 2 October 2026, and NIRF 2025
DetailNava Nalanda MahaviharaPeriyar University
TypeDeemedGovernment
LocationNalanda, BiharSalem, Tamil Nadu
Course fee range₹1.8k – ₹37.5k₹18.5k – ₹39.5k
Highest package₹6 LPA₹8 LPA
NIRF 2025Not ranked#94, University
Programmes listed68
StreamsArtsArts, Commerce, Science
Study modeFull-timeFull-time
AISHE codeU-0073U-0470
In the official registersUGC, AISHEUGC, AICTE, NIRF, AISHE
Official websitennm.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 Nava Nalanda Mahavihara: from ₹1,750, against ₹18,500 at Periyar University.
  • Periyar University lists the higher top package: ₹8 LPA, against ₹6 LPA at Nava Nalanda Mahavihara.
  • Periyar University is ranked 94 in the NIRF 2025 University category; Nava Nalanda Mahavihara is not in the NIRF 2025 lists.
  • Nava Nalanda Mahavihara is in Nalanda, Bihar and Periyar University is in Salem, Tamil Nadu, about 1,680 km apart.
  • Nava Nalanda Mahavihara is a deemed-to-be university and Periyar University is a government institution.
  • Nava Nalanda Mahavihara lists 6 programmes and Periyar University lists 8; 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 Periyar University lists 8; 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 Periyar University (5)

  • MBA / PGDM
  • MCA
  • B.Sc
  • M.Sc
  • M.Com

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