Panjab University vs Ram Krishna Dharmarth Foundation (RKDF) University
A side-by-side look at Panjab University in Chandigarh, Chandigarh and Ram Krishna Dharmarth Foundation (RKDF) University in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, both offering B.Tech / B.E., MBA / PGDM and B.Sc and 5 more courses. Fees and packages are as listed in the Disha Stars directory; ranks are from NIRF 2025.
At a glance
| Detail | Panjab University | Ram Krishna Dharmarth Foundation (RKDF) University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Government | Private |
| Location | Chandigarh, Chandigarh | Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh |
| Course fee range | ₹50k – ₹3.8L | ₹75k – ₹3.4L |
| Highest package | ₹80 LPA | ₹12 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | #35, University | Not ranked |
| Programmes listed | 12 | 13 |
| Streams | Arts, Commerce, Science | Arts, Commerce, Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0078 | U-0652 |
| In the official registers | UGC, AICTE, NIRF, AISHE | UGC, AISHE |
| Official website | puchd.ac.in | rkdf.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 Panjab University: from ₹50,000, against ₹75,000 at Ram Krishna Dharmarth Foundation (RKDF) University.
- Panjab University lists the higher top package: ₹80 LPA, against ₹12 LPA at Ram Krishna Dharmarth Foundation (RKDF) University.
- Panjab University is ranked 35 in the NIRF 2025 University category; Ram Krishna Dharmarth Foundation (RKDF) University is not in the NIRF 2025 lists.
- Panjab University is in Chandigarh, Chandigarh and Ram Krishna Dharmarth Foundation (RKDF) University is in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, about 830 km apart.
- Panjab University is a government institution and Ram Krishna Dharmarth Foundation (RKDF) University is a private institution.
- Panjab University lists 12 programmes and Ram Krishna Dharmarth Foundation (RKDF) University lists 13; 8 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 Ram Krishna Dharmarth Foundation (RKDF) University lists 13; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (8)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- MBA / PGDM
- B.Sc
- Law (LLB / BA LLB)
- B.Pharm
- M.Tech
- M.Sc
- M.Pharm
Only at Panjab University (4)
- MA
- M.Com
- LLM
- Ph.D
Only at Ram Krishna Dharmarth Foundation (RKDF) University (7)
- BBA
- BCA
- MCA
- B.Com
- BA
- B.Ed
- Diploma / Polytechnic
