Sikkim Manipal University vs Sona Devi University
A side-by-side look at Sikkim Manipal University in Gangtok, Sikkim and Sona Devi University in Ranchi, Jharkhand, both offering B.Tech / B.E., MBA / PGDM and BBA and 4 more courses. Fees and packages are as listed in the Disha Stars directory; ranks are from NIRF 2025.
At a glance
| Detail | Sikkim Manipal University | Sona Devi University |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Private | Private |
| Location | Gangtok, Sikkim | Ranchi, Jharkhand |
| Course fee range | ₹3.9L – ₹57.8L | ₹70k – ₹4.4L |
| Highest package | ₹24 LPA | ₹12 LPA |
| NIRF 2025 | #151-200, University | Not ranked |
| Programmes listed | 11 | 15 |
| Streams | Science | Arts, Commerce, Science |
| Study mode | Full-time | Full-time |
| AISHE code | U-0431 | Not matched yet |
| In the official registers | UGC, NIRF, AISHE | UGC |
| Official website | smu.edu.in | sonadeviuniversity.com |
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 Sona Devi University: from ₹70,000, against ₹3.9 lakh at Sikkim Manipal University.
- Sikkim Manipal University lists the higher top package: ₹24 LPA, against ₹12 LPA at Sona Devi University.
- Sikkim Manipal University is ranked 151-200 in the NIRF 2025 University category; Sona Devi University is not in the NIRF 2025 lists.
- Sikkim Manipal University is in Gangtok, Sikkim and Sona Devi University is in Ranchi, Jharkhand, about 540 km apart.
- Sikkim Manipal University lists 11 programmes and Sona Devi University lists 15; 7 of the degrees on Disha Stars are offered at both.
Courses
Degrees each college lists that Disha Stars tracks. Sikkim Manipal University lists 11 programmes in all and Sona Devi University lists 15; see each profile for the full list.
Offered at both (7)
- B.Tech / B.E.
- MBA / PGDM
- BBA
- BCA
- MCA
- B.Sc
- M.Sc
Only at Sikkim Manipal University (2)
- MBBS
- M.Tech
Only at Sona Devi University (7)
- B.Com
- BA
- Law (LLB / BA LLB)
- B.Pharm
- B.Ed
- MA
- M.Com
