How does Admit Sutra help with online MBA admission?

We help you compare universities on fees, specializations, and eligibility, screen you for scholarship/concession categories, assist with the application and document verification, and track your admission end-to-end — free of charge, because we are compensated by partner universities, not by you.

What documents are required for online MBA admission?

Typically: 10th/12th/graduation mark sheets, degree or provisional certificate, government photo ID, and passport-size photographs. Each university page lists its exact checklist.

UGC-entitled programs · NAAC-accredited universities

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At a glance

Programs listed: 4 verified universities
Typical total fee range: ₹1L – ₹3.2L*
Duration: 2 years (4 semesters)
Entrance exam: Not mandatory*

*Indicative ranges — always confirm current figures with the university. Sources are linked on each program page.

Verified Programs

Online MBA universities compared

Every program below is offered by a UGC-recognized university. Fees shown are indicative total-program ranges — each university page links to what to verify.

LPU

Lovely Professional University

Phagwara, Punjab

NAAC A++ Accredited

Total fee

₹1.6L – ₹3.2L total program fee

Duration

2 Years (4 Semesters)

8 specializations: Human Resource Management, Marketing Management, Finance Management, Information Technology Management +4 more

Scholarship optionsEMI availableUGC-entitled*

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Manipal Academy of Higher Education

Manipal, Karnataka

NAAC A++ Accredited, Institution of Eminence

Total fee

₹1.5L – ₹1.75L total program fee

Duration

2 Years (4 Semesters)

10 specializations: Marketing, Finance, Human Resource Management, Operations Management +6 more

EMI availableUGC-entitled*

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Amity University

Noida, Uttar Pradesh

NAAC A+ Accredited

Total fee

₹1.8L – ₹2.1L total program fee

Duration

2 Years (4 Semesters)

12 specializations: Marketing Management, Financial Management, Human Resource Management, International Business Management +8 more

Scholarship optionsEMI availableUGC-entitled*

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Sharda University

Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh

NAAC A+ Accredited

Total fee

₹1.0L – ₹1.4L total program fee

Duration

2 Years (4 Semesters)

8 specializations: Marketing Management, Finance Management, Human Resource Management, International Business +4 more

EMI availableUGC-entitled*

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For Working Professionals

An MBA that fits around your job

Online MBAs are built for people who can't pause a career for two years — here's how the format works.

Learn without leaving your job

Recorded lectures plus evening/weekend live sessions — most learners study 6–8 hours a week.

2-year commitment, semester flexibility

Semester-wise payments and exam windows designed around working schedules.

Apply it immediately

Specializations like Business Analytics, Digital Marketing, and Finance map directly to day-job skills.

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Fees & Payments

What an online MBA actually costs

LPU

2 Years (4 Semesters)

₹1.6L – ₹3.2L total program fee

EMI/semester options available*

Manipal

2 Years (4 Semesters)

₹1.5L – ₹1.75L total program fee

EMI/semester options available*

Amity

2 Years (4 Semesters)

₹1.8L – ₹2.1L total program fee

EMI/semester options available*

Sharda

2 Years (4 Semesters)

₹1.0L – ₹1.4L total program fee

EMI/semester options available*

*Indicative figures for comparison only. Fee structures change by intake; confirm the exact current schedule with the university or your Admit Sutra counsellor before paying.

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A counsellor will call you with exact, current figures for your shortlisted universities.

Career Scope

Where an online MBA can take you

An online MBA carries the same UGC degree recognition as its on-campus equivalent. Outcomes depend on your experience, specialization, and how you apply the program — we make no salary promises.

Management & leadership

Team-lead to mid-management transitions in your current industry.

Domain switches

Use specializations (analytics, marketing, finance) to pivot functions.

Entrepreneurship

Structured business fundamentals for founders and family businesses.

Credential progression

Formalize experience for roles that require a postgraduate degree.

How Admit Sutra Helps

From comparison to enrollment — free for students

Compare

Use our comparison tool and program pages to shortlist universities on fees, specializations, and scholarships.

Talk to a counsellor

A free call to match your budget, goals, and eligibility to the right 2–3 programs.

Apply & verify

We help with the application, documents, and any scholarship/concession screening.

Enroll with confidence

Track your admission status end-to-end until your seat is confirmed.

FAQs

Online MBA questions, answered honestly

Is an online MBA degree valid in India?

Yes — provided the university is UGC-entitled to offer the program in online mode and holds recognized accreditation (NAAC/NIRF-eligibility). Every program on Admit Sutra is offered by a UGC-recognized institution, and we recommend confirming the current entitlement status on the university's official website before paying any fee.

How much does an online MBA cost in India?

Total program fees for UGC-entitled online MBAs at the partner universities listed here range roughly from ₹1L to ₹3.2L for the full two-year program, depending on the university and payment plan. Each university page shows an indicative range with a note to verify the exact current figure with the university — fees change by intake and we do not present estimates as final.

Do I need an entrance exam like CAT for an online MBA?

For the online-mode MBAs listed here, no national entrance exam is mandatory — universities assess your graduation eligibility directly, and some conduct a short interaction or aptitude check. On-campus MBAs are a different track with different entrance requirements.

Can I do an online MBA while working full-time?

Yes — that is exactly what this format is designed for. Lectures are recorded and live sessions run evenings/weekends at most universities, so you can pace the program around your job. See our page for working professionals for the complete picture.

What specializations can I choose in an online MBA?

Common tracks include Marketing, Finance, Human Resources, Business Analytics, Operations, IT & Fintech, International Business, and Digital Marketing. Each university page lists the exact specializations that university offers.

Are scholarships available for online MBAs?

Some universities offer merit concessions, early-bird discounts, or category-based concessions (defense, EWS) on selected intakes. Where a university documents a scholarship option, we show it on that university's page — where we have no verified information, we say so rather than promising anything.

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