Panjab University vs Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara University
A side-by-side look at Panjab University in Chandigarh, Chandigarh and Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara University in Dharwad, Karnataka, both offering MBA / PGDM and M.Tech. Fees and packages are as listed in the Disha Stars directory; ranks are from NIRF 2025.
At a glance
| Detail | Panjab University | Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Government | Private |
| Location | Chandigarh, Chandigarh | Dharwad, Karnataka |
| Course fee range | ₹50k – ₹3.8L | ₹1.6L – ₹82.5L |
| Highest package | ₹80 LPA | ₹12 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | #35, University | Not ranked |
| Programmes listed | 12 | 9 |
| Streams | Arts, Commerce, Science | Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0078 | U-1034 |
| In the official registers | UGC, AICTE, NIRF, AISHE | UGC, AISHE |
| Official website | puchd.ac.in | sdmuniversity.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 ₹1.6 lakh at Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara University.
- Panjab University lists the higher top package: ₹80 LPA, against ₹12 LPA at Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara University.
- Panjab University is ranked 35 in the NIRF 2025 University category; Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara University is not in the NIRF 2025 lists.
- Panjab University is in Chandigarh, Chandigarh and Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara University is in Dharwad, Karnataka, about 1,720 km apart.
- Panjab University is a government institution and Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara University is a private institution.
- Panjab University lists 12 programmes and Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara University lists 9; 2 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 Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara University lists 9; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (2)
- MBA / PGDM
- M.Tech
Only at Panjab University (10)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- B.Sc
- Law (LLB / BA LLB)
- B.Pharm
- M.Sc
- MA
- M.Com
- LLM
- M.Pharm
- Ph.D
Only at Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara University (4)
- MBBS
- BDS
- B.Sc Nursing
- BPT
