Sambalpur University vs People's University
A side-by-side look at Sambalpur University in Sambalpur, Odisha and People's University in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, both offering MBA / PGDM, BBA and MCA and 2 more courses. Fees and packages are as listed in the Disha Stars directory; ranks are from NIRF 2025.
At a glance
| Detail | Sambalpur University | People's University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Government | Private |
| Location | Sambalpur, Odisha | Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh |
| Course fee range | ₹12.5k – ₹1.2L | ₹1.2L – ₹66L |
| Highest package | ₹12 LPA | ₹12 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | #151-200, University | Not ranked |
| Programmes listed | 9 | 12 |
| Streams | Science | Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0362 | U-0655 |
| In the official registers | UGC, NIRF, AISHE | UGC, AISHE |
| Official website | suniv.ac.in | peoplesuniversity.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 Sambalpur University: from ₹12,500, against ₹1.2 lakh at People's University.
- Both list a highest package of ₹12 LPA.
- Sambalpur University is ranked 151-200 in the NIRF 2025 University category; People's University is not in the NIRF 2025 lists.
- Sambalpur University is in Sambalpur, Odisha and People's University is in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, about 700 km apart.
- Sambalpur University is a government institution and People's University is a private institution.
- Sambalpur University lists 9 programmes and People's University lists 12; 5 of the degrees on Disha Stars are offered at both.
Courses
Degrees each college lists that Disha Stars tracks. Sambalpur University lists 9 programmes in all and People's University lists 12; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (5)
- MBA / PGDM
- BBA
- MCA
- B.Sc
- M.Tech
Only at Sambalpur University (3)
- M.Sc
- LLM
- Ph.D
Only at People's University (7)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- BCA
- Law (LLB / BA LLB)
- MBBS
- BDS
- B.Pharm
- M.Pharm
