Nava Nalanda Mahavihara vs Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University
A side-by-side look at Nava Nalanda Mahavihara in Nalanda, Bihar and Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University in Purulia, West Bengal, both offering BA, 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 | Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Deemed | Government |
| Location | Nalanda, Bihar | Purulia, West Bengal |
| Course fee range | ₹1.8k – ₹37.5k | ₹12.7k – ₹95.5k |
| Highest package | ₹6 LPA | ₹6 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | Not ranked | Not ranked |
| Programmes listed | 6 | 9 |
| Streams | Arts | Arts, Commerce, Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0073 | U-0583 |
| In the official registers | UGC, AISHE | UGC, AISHE |
| Official website | nnm.ac.in | skbu.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 ₹12,700 at Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University.
- Both list a highest package of ₹6 LPA.
- Neither is in the NIRF 2025 rankings, which list only the top institutions in each category.
- Nava Nalanda Mahavihara is in Nalanda, Bihar and Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University is in Purulia, West Bengal, about 220 km apart.
- Nava Nalanda Mahavihara is a deemed-to-be university and Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University is a government institution.
- Nava Nalanda Mahavihara lists 6 programmes and Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University lists 9; 3 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 Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University lists 9; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (3)
- BA
- MA
- Ph.D
Only at Nava Nalanda Mahavihara (1)
- Diploma / Polytechnic
Only at Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University (6)
- MBA / PGDM
- B.Com
- B.Sc
- B.Ed
- M.Sc
- M.Com
