Rajiv Gandhi University vs Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati)
A side-by-side look at Rajiv Gandhi University in Doimukh, Arunachal Pradesh and Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati) in Guwahati, Assam, both offering B.Tech / B.E., MBA / PGDM and M.Tech and 2 more courses. Fees and packages are as listed in the Disha Stars directory; ranks are from NIRF 2025.
At a glance
| Detail | Rajiv Gandhi University | Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati) |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Government | Government |
| Location | Doimukh, Arunachal Pradesh | Guwahati, Assam |
| Course fee range | ₹31k – ₹2.3L | ₹1L – ₹8L |
| Highest package | ₹12 LPA | ₹2.4 Cr |
| NIRF 2025 | #151-200, University | #11, Overall |
| Programmes listed | 8 | 7 |
| Streams | Arts, Commerce, Science | Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0047 | U-0053 |
| In the official registers | UGC, AICTE, NIRF, AISHE | NIRF, AISHE |
| Official website | rgu.ac.in | iitg.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 Rajiv Gandhi University: from ₹31,000, against ₹1 lakh at Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati).
- Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati) lists the higher top package: ₹2.4 Cr, against ₹12 LPA at Rajiv Gandhi University.
- Both are in the NIRF 2025 rankings: Rajiv Gandhi University at 151-200 (University) and Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati) at 11 (Overall).
- Rajiv Gandhi University is in Doimukh, Arunachal Pradesh and Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati) is in Guwahati, Assam, about 230 km apart.
- Rajiv Gandhi University lists 8 programmes and Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati) lists 7; 5 of the degrees on Disha Stars are offered at both.
Courses
Degrees each college lists that Disha Stars tracks. Rajiv Gandhi University lists 8 programmes in all and Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati) lists 7; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (5)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- MBA / PGDM
- M.Tech
- M.Sc
- Ph.D
Only at Rajiv Gandhi University (5)
- BCA
- MCA
- B.Ed
- MA
- M.Com
Only at Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati) (1)
- B.Des
