Panjab University vs People's University
A side-by-side look at Panjab University in Chandigarh, Chandigarh and People's University in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, both offering B.Tech / B.E., MBA / PGDM and B.Sc and 4 more courses. Fees and packages are as listed in the Disha Stars directory; ranks are from NIRF 2025.
At a glance
| Detail | Panjab University | People's University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Government | Private |
| Location | Chandigarh, Chandigarh | Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh |
| Course fee range | ₹50k – ₹3.8L | ₹1.2L – ₹66L |
| Highest package | ₹80 LPA | ₹12 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | #35, University | Not ranked |
| Programmes listed | 12 | 12 |
| Streams | Arts, Commerce, Science | Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0078 | U-0655 |
| In the official registers | UGC, AICTE, NIRF, AISHE | UGC, AISHE |
| Official website | puchd.ac.in | peoplesuniversity.edu.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 Panjab University: from ₹50,000, against ₹1.2 lakh at People's University.
- Panjab University lists the higher top package: ₹80 LPA, against ₹12 LPA at People's University.
- Panjab University is ranked 35 in the NIRF 2025 University category; People's University is not in the NIRF 2025 lists.
- Panjab University is in Chandigarh, Chandigarh and People's University is in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, about 830 km apart.
- Panjab University is a government institution and People's University is a private institution.
- Panjab University lists 12 programmes and People's University lists 12; 7 of the degrees on Disha Stars are offered at both.
Courses
Degrees each college lists that Disha Stars tracks. Panjab University lists 12 programmes in all and People's University lists 12; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (7)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- MBA / PGDM
- B.Sc
- Law (LLB / BA LLB)
- B.Pharm
- M.Tech
- M.Pharm
Only at Panjab University (5)
- M.Sc
- MA
- M.Com
- LLM
- Ph.D
Only at People's University (5)
- BBA
- BCA
- MCA
- MBBS
- BDS
