Rajiv Gandhi University vs NIST University
A side-by-side look at Rajiv Gandhi University in Doimukh, Arunachal Pradesh and NIST University in Berhampur, Odisha, both offering B.Tech / B.E., MBA / PGDM and BCA and 4 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 | NIST University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Government | Private |
| Location | Doimukh, Arunachal Pradesh | Berhampur, Odisha |
| Course fee range | ₹31k – ₹2.3L | ₹1.4L – ₹6.8L |
| Highest package | ₹12 LPA | ₹21 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | #151-200, University | Not ranked |
| Programmes listed | 8 | 9 |
| Streams | Arts, Commerce, Science | Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0047 | U-1396 |
| In the official registers | UGC, AICTE, NIRF, AISHE | UGC, AICTE, AISHE |
| Official website | rgu.ac.in | nist.edu |
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 ₹1.4 lakh at NIST University.
- NIST University lists the higher top package: ₹21 LPA, against ₹12 LPA at Rajiv Gandhi University.
- Rajiv Gandhi University is ranked 151-200 in the NIRF 2025 University category; NIST University is not in the NIRF 2025 lists.
- Rajiv Gandhi University is in Doimukh, Arunachal Pradesh and NIST University is in Berhampur, Odisha, about 1,260 km apart.
- Rajiv Gandhi University is a government institution and NIST University is a private institution.
- Rajiv Gandhi University lists 8 programmes and NIST University lists 9; 7 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 NIST University lists 9; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (7)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- MBA / PGDM
- BCA
- MCA
- M.Tech
- M.Sc
- Ph.D
Only at Rajiv Gandhi University (3)
- B.Ed
- MA
- M.Com
Only at NIST University (2)
- BBA
- B.Sc
