Shivaji University vs Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth
A side-by-side look at Shivaji University in Kolhapur, Maharashtra and Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth in Puducherry, Puducherry, both offering M.Sc and Ph.D. Fees and packages are as listed in the Disha Stars directory; ranks are from NIRF 2025.
At a glance
| Detail | Shivaji University | Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Government | Deemed |
| Location | Kolhapur, Maharashtra | Puducherry, Puducherry |
| Course fee range | ₹30k – ₹3.6L | ₹2.7L – ₹1.21 Cr |
| Highest package | ₹12 LPA | ₹18 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | #151-200, University | #67, University |
| Programmes listed | 9 | 10 |
| Streams | Arts, Commerce, Science | Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0325 | U-0370 |
| In the official registers | UGC, AICTE, NIRF, AISHE | UGC, AICTE, AISHE |
| Official website | unishivaji.ac.in | sbvu.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 Shivaji University: from ₹30,000, against ₹2.7 lakh at Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth.
- Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth lists the higher top package: ₹18 LPA, against ₹12 LPA at Shivaji University.
- Both are in the NIRF 2025 rankings: Shivaji University at 151-200 (University) and Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth at 67 (University).
- Shivaji University is in Kolhapur, Maharashtra and Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth is in Puducherry, Puducherry, about 800 km apart.
- Shivaji University is a government institution and Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth is a deemed-to-be university.
- Shivaji University lists 9 programmes and Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth lists 10; 2 of the degrees on Disha Stars are offered at both.
Courses
Degrees each college lists that Disha Stars tracks. Shivaji University lists 9 programmes in all and Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth lists 10; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (2)
- M.Sc
- Ph.D
Only at Shivaji University (7)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- MBA / PGDM
- MCA
- B.Pharm
- B.Ed
- MA
- M.Com
Only at Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth (3)
- B.Sc
- MBBS
- BDS
