Panjab University vs Sona Devi University
A side-by-side look at Panjab University in Chandigarh, Chandigarh and Sona Devi University in Ranchi, Jharkhand, 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 | Sona Devi University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Government | Private |
| Location | Chandigarh, Chandigarh | Ranchi, Jharkhand |
| Course fee range | ₹50k – ₹3.8L | ₹70k – ₹4.4L |
| Highest package | ₹80 LPA | ₹12 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | #35, University | Not ranked |
| Programmes listed | 12 | 15 |
| Streams | Arts, Commerce, Science | Arts, Commerce, Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0078 | Not matched yet |
| In the official registers | UGC, AICTE, NIRF, AISHE | UGC |
| Official website | puchd.ac.in | sonadeviuniversity.com |
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 ₹70,000 at Sona Devi University.
- Panjab University lists the higher top package: ₹80 LPA, against ₹12 LPA at Sona Devi University.
- Panjab University is ranked 35 in the NIRF 2025 University category; Sona Devi University is not in the NIRF 2025 lists.
- Panjab University is in Chandigarh, Chandigarh and Sona Devi University is in Ranchi, Jharkhand, about 1,180 km apart.
- Panjab University is a government institution and Sona Devi University is a private institution.
- Panjab University lists 12 programmes and Sona Devi University lists 15; 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 Sona Devi University lists 15; 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.Sc
- MA
- M.Com
Only at Panjab University (4)
- M.Tech
- LLM
- M.Pharm
- Ph.D
Only at Sona Devi University (6)
- BBA
- BCA
- MCA
- B.Com
- BA
- B.Ed
