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Rabindra Bharati University vs Sambalpur University

A side-by-side look at Rabindra Bharati University in Kolkata, West Bengal and Sambalpur University in Sambalpur, Odisha, both offering Ph.D. Fees and packages are as listed in the Disha Stars directory; ranks are from NIRF 2025.

At a glance

From the Disha Stars directory, read 2 October 2026, and NIRF 2025
DetailRabindra Bharati UniversitySambalpur University
TypeGovernmentGovernment
LocationKolkata, West BengalSambalpur, Odisha
Course fee range₹12k – ₹32k₹12.5k – ₹1.2L
Highest package₹6 LPA₹12 LPA
NIRF 2025Not ranked#151-200, University
Programmes listed69
StreamsArtsScience
Study modeFull-timeFull-time
AISHE codeU-0581U-0362
In the official registersUGC, AISHEUGC, NIRF, AISHE
Official websiterbu.ac.in suniv.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 Rabindra Bharati University: from ₹12,000, against ₹12,500 at Sambalpur University.
  • Sambalpur University lists the higher top package: ₹12 LPA, against ₹6 LPA at Rabindra Bharati University.
  • Sambalpur University is ranked 151-200 in the NIRF 2025 University category; Rabindra Bharati University is not in the NIRF 2025 lists.
  • Rabindra Bharati University is in Kolkata, West Bengal and Sambalpur University is in Sambalpur, Odisha, about 480 km apart.
  • Rabindra Bharati University lists 6 programmes and Sambalpur University lists 9; 1 of the degrees on Disha Stars are offered at both.

Courses

Degrees each college lists that Disha Stars tracks. Rabindra Bharati University lists 6 programmes in all and Sambalpur University lists 9; see each profile for the full list.

Offered at both (1)

  • Ph.D

Only at Rabindra Bharati University (3)

  • BA
  • Diploma / Polytechnic
  • MA

Only at Sambalpur University (7)

  • MBA / PGDM
  • BBA
  • MCA
  • B.Sc
  • M.Tech
  • M.Sc
  • LLM

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