Panjab University vs Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth
A side-by-side look at Panjab University in Chandigarh, Chandigarh and Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth in Puducherry, Puducherry, both offering B.Sc, M.Sc and Ph.D. Fees and packages are as listed in the Disha Stars directory; ranks are from NIRF 2025.
At a glance
| Detail | Panjab University | Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Government | Deemed |
| Location | Chandigarh, Chandigarh | Puducherry, Puducherry |
| Course fee range | ₹50k – ₹3.8L | ₹2.7L – ₹1.21 Cr |
| Highest package | ₹80 LPA | ₹18 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | #35, University | #67, University |
| Programmes listed | 12 | 10 |
| Streams | Arts, Commerce, Science | Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0078 | U-0370 |
| In the official registers | UGC, AICTE, NIRF, AISHE | UGC, AICTE, AISHE |
| Official website | puchd.ac.in | sbvu.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 ₹2.7 lakh at Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth.
- Panjab University lists the higher top package: ₹80 LPA, against ₹18 LPA at Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth.
- Both are in the NIRF 2025 rankings: Panjab University at 35 (University) and Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth at 67 (University).
- Panjab University is in Chandigarh, Chandigarh and Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth is in Puducherry, Puducherry, about 2,120 km apart.
- Panjab University is a government institution and Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth is a deemed-to-be university.
- Panjab University lists 12 programmes and Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth lists 10; 3 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 Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth lists 10; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (3)
- B.Sc
- M.Sc
- Ph.D
Only at Panjab University (9)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- MBA / PGDM
- Law (LLB / BA LLB)
- B.Pharm
- M.Tech
- MA
- M.Com
- LLM
- M.Pharm
Only at Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth (2)
- MBBS
- BDS
