Rajiv Gandhi University vs Sikkim Manipal University
A side-by-side look at Rajiv Gandhi University in Doimukh, Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim Manipal University in Gangtok, Sikkim, both offering B.Tech / B.E., MBA / PGDM and BCA and 3 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 | Sikkim Manipal University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Government | Private |
| Location | Doimukh, Arunachal Pradesh | Gangtok, Sikkim |
| Course fee range | ₹31k – ₹2.3L | ₹3.9L – ₹57.8L |
| Highest package | ₹12 LPA | ₹24 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | #151-200, University | #151-200, University |
| Programmes listed | 8 | 11 |
| Streams | Arts, Commerce, Science | Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0047 | U-0431 |
| In the official registers | UGC, AICTE, NIRF, AISHE | UGC, NIRF, AISHE |
| Official website | rgu.ac.in | smu.edu.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 ₹3.9 lakh at Sikkim Manipal University.
- Sikkim Manipal University lists the higher top package: ₹24 LPA, against ₹12 LPA at Rajiv Gandhi University.
- Both are in the NIRF 2025 rankings: Rajiv Gandhi University at 151-200 (University) and Sikkim Manipal University at 151-200 (University).
- Rajiv Gandhi University is in Doimukh, Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim Manipal University is in Gangtok, Sikkim, about 510 km apart.
- Rajiv Gandhi University is a government institution and Sikkim Manipal University is a private institution.
- Rajiv Gandhi University lists 8 programmes and Sikkim Manipal University lists 11; 6 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 Sikkim Manipal University lists 11; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (6)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- MBA / PGDM
- BCA
- MCA
- M.Tech
- M.Sc
Only at Rajiv Gandhi University (4)
- B.Ed
- MA
- M.Com
- Ph.D
Only at Sikkim Manipal University (3)
- BBA
- B.Sc
- MBBS
