Panjab University vs Shivaji University
A side-by-side look at Panjab University in Chandigarh, Chandigarh and Shivaji University in Kolhapur, Maharashtra, both offering B.Tech / B.E., MBA / PGDM and B.Pharm 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 | Shivaji University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Government | Government |
| Location | Chandigarh, Chandigarh | Kolhapur, Maharashtra |
| Course fee range | ₹50k – ₹3.8L | ₹30k – ₹3.6L |
| Highest package | ₹80 LPA | ₹12 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | #35, University | #151-200, University |
| Programmes listed | 12 | 9 |
| Streams | Arts, Commerce, Science | Arts, Commerce, Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0078 | U-0325 |
| In the official registers | UGC, AICTE, NIRF, AISHE | UGC, AICTE, NIRF, AISHE |
| Official website | puchd.ac.in | unishivaji.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 Shivaji University: from ₹30,000, against ₹50,000 at Panjab University.
- Panjab University lists the higher top package: ₹80 LPA, against ₹12 LPA at Shivaji University.
- Both are in the NIRF 2025 rankings: Panjab University at 35 (University) and Shivaji University at 151-200 (University).
- Panjab University is in Chandigarh, Chandigarh and Shivaji University is in Kolhapur, Maharashtra, about 1,590 km apart.
- Panjab University lists 12 programmes and Shivaji University lists 9; 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 Shivaji University lists 9; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (7)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- MBA / PGDM
- B.Pharm
- M.Sc
- MA
- M.Com
- Ph.D
Only at Panjab University (5)
- B.Sc
- Law (LLB / BA LLB)
- M.Tech
- LLM
- M.Pharm
Only at Shivaji University (2)
- MCA
- B.Ed
