Rabindra Bharati University vs Shivaji University
A side-by-side look at Rabindra Bharati University in Kolkata, West Bengal and Shivaji University in Kolhapur, Maharashtra, both offering MA and Ph.D. Fees and packages are as listed in the Disha Stars directory; ranks are from NIRF 2025.
At a glance
| Detail | Rabindra Bharati University | Shivaji University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Government | Government |
| Location | Kolkata, West Bengal | Kolhapur, Maharashtra |
| Course fee range | ₹12k – ₹32k | ₹30k – ₹3.6L |
| Highest package | ₹6 LPA | ₹12 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | Not ranked | #151-200, University |
| Programmes listed | 6 | 9 |
| Streams | Arts | Arts, Commerce, Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0581 | U-0325 |
| In the official registers | UGC, AISHE | UGC, AICTE, NIRF, AISHE |
| Official website | rbu.ac.in | unishivaji.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 ₹30,000 at Shivaji University.
- Shivaji University lists the higher top package: ₹12 LPA, against ₹6 LPA at Rabindra Bharati University.
- Shivaji 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 Shivaji University is in Kolhapur, Maharashtra, about 1,620 km apart.
- Rabindra Bharati University lists 6 programmes and Shivaji University lists 9; 2 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 Shivaji University lists 9; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (2)
- MA
- Ph.D
Only at Rabindra Bharati University (2)
- BA
- Diploma / Polytechnic
Only at Shivaji University (7)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- MBA / PGDM
- MCA
- B.Pharm
- B.Ed
- M.Sc
- M.Com
