Panjab University vs Sikkim Manipal University
A side-by-side look at Panjab University in Chandigarh, Chandigarh and Sikkim Manipal University in Gangtok, Sikkim, both offering B.Tech / B.E., MBA / PGDM and B.Sc and 2 more courses. Fees and packages are as listed in the Disha Stars directory; ranks are from NIRF 2025.
At a glance
| Detail | Panjab University | Sikkim Manipal University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Government | Private |
| Location | Chandigarh, Chandigarh | Gangtok, Sikkim |
| Course fee range | ₹50k – ₹3.8L | ₹3.9L – ₹57.8L |
| Highest package | ₹80 LPA | ₹24 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | #35, University | #151-200, University |
| Programmes listed | 12 | 11 |
| Streams | Arts, Commerce, Science | Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0078 | U-0431 |
| In the official registers | UGC, AICTE, NIRF, AISHE | UGC, NIRF, AISHE |
| Official website | puchd.ac.in | smu.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 ₹3.9 lakh at Sikkim Manipal University.
- Panjab University lists the higher top package: ₹80 LPA, against ₹24 LPA at Sikkim Manipal University.
- Both are in the NIRF 2025 rankings: Panjab University at 35 (University) and Sikkim Manipal University at 151-200 (University).
- Panjab University is in Chandigarh, Chandigarh and Sikkim Manipal University is in Gangtok, Sikkim, about 1,210 km apart.
- Panjab University is a government institution and Sikkim Manipal University is a private institution.
- Panjab University lists 12 programmes and Sikkim Manipal University lists 11; 5 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 Sikkim Manipal University lists 11; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (5)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- MBA / PGDM
- B.Sc
- M.Tech
- M.Sc
Only at Panjab University (7)
- Law (LLB / BA LLB)
- B.Pharm
- MA
- M.Com
- LLM
- M.Pharm
- Ph.D
Only at Sikkim Manipal University (4)
- BBA
- BCA
- MCA
- MBBS
