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Online MBA: Amity vs SMU

Compared using our own verified course catalog · last reviewed August 2026

Side-by-side comparison

CRITERIA
Online MBAAmity University Online
Online MBASikkim Manipal University
Total fee
₹2,25,000
₹1,20,000
EMI from
₹9,375/mo
₹4,583/mo
Duration
24 months
24 months
Level
PG degree
PG degree
Rating
4.4 ★ (2,210 reviews)
4.5 ★ (860 reviews)
Approvals
UGC-entitled, NAAC A+, WES recognised, QS ranked
UGC-entitled, NAAC A+, AIU member
Placement rate
84%
81%
Average package
₹6.5 LPA
₹5.1 LPA
Hiring partners
400+
210+
Specialisations
14 tracks
6 tracks
Eligibility
Bachelor's degree in any discipline with a minimum of 40% marks (an internal eligibility test is available for below 40%). No work experience or entrance test required.
Bachelor's degree (10+2+3/4) in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for reserved categories). Dual specialization: choose any 2 of 6 tracks.
Both programs are UGC-entitled online degrees with equal degree validity. A higher fee doesn't mean a better degree — it usually reflects university brand, placement support scale, and included learner services.

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Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Online MBA at Amity or SMU?

Sikkim Manipal University is cheaper at ₹1,20,000 total, compared to ₹2,25,000 at Amity University Online — a difference of ₹1,05,000.

Which has better placement support, Amity or SMU?

Amity University Online reports a higher placement rate (84%) across its programs — this is a university-wide figure, not specific to Online MBA alone, so ask a counsellor for program-specific outcomes.

Are both Online MBA programs UGC-entitled?

Yes — both Amity University Online and Sikkim Manipal University list their Online MBA programs as UGC-entitled online degrees. Approvals shown here (UGC-entitled, NAAC A+, WES recognised, QS ranked / UGC-entitled, NAAC A+, AIU member) come from each university's own catalog data; verify current entitlement before enrolling.

Does a higher fee mean a better degree?

No. Both universities offer UGC-entitled online degrees with equal degree validity. Fee differences usually reflect university brand, placement support scale, and included learner services — compare placement rate and average package alongside fee before deciding.

Which has a shorter duration, Amity or SMU?

Both list the same duration for Online MBA: 24 months.

Which offers more specializations, Amity or SMU?

Amity University Online lists more specializations (14 vs. 6) for Online MBA — check whether your specific area of interest is actually offered before choosing based on count alone.

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