Our verdict
Best valueNMIMS
₹2,20,000 total, about ₹72,000 less. Best for: Working professionals who want a premium, widely recognised MBA.
Worth it ifManipal (MAHE)
₹2,92,000 total. Worth the extra ₹72,000 if you want a wider choice of programmes.
NMIMS vs Manipal (MAHE): fees and approvals
| NMIMS | Manipal (MAHE) | |
|---|---|---|
| Online MBA fee (total) | ₹2,20,000 | ₹2,92,000 |
| Accreditation | NAAC A++ (4th cycle) | NAAC A++ |
| Recognition | UGC-DEB entitled | UGC-DEB entitled |
| WES (abroad) | Yes | Yes |
| Location | Mumbai | Manipal |
| Type | Premium | Premium |
| Programmes listed | 5 | 8 |
Where each one is stronger
PremiumNMIMS
- One of the most respected management names in India
- NAAC A++ with a score of 3.67
- No entrance exam: admission is on your previous marks
PremiumManipal (MAHE)
- Manipal's flagship university and an Institution of Eminence
- NAAC A++ accredited
- Uses the Online Manipal learning platform and career services
Who should choose which?
NMIMS suits
- Working professionals who want a premium, widely recognised MBA
- Anyone for whom brand recognition with employers matters more than the fee
- Commerce and management students looking at a BBA or B.Com from NMIMS
Manipal (MAHE) suits
- Working professionals who want the most established Manipal university
- Anyone who values NAAC A++ and Institution of Eminence status
- Learners planning to study or work abroad
NMIMS vs Manipal (MAHE): common questions
Which is cheaper, NMIMS or Manipal (MAHE)?
NMIMS has the lower online MBA fee: ₹2,20,000 against ₹2,92,000, a difference of about ₹72,000.
Is NMIMS or Manipal (MAHE) better for an online MBA?
Neither is better for everyone. NMIMS is the better value. Manipal (MAHE) makes sense if its name or programmes matter for your career and you can afford the extra ₹72,000.
Are both NMIMS and Manipal (MAHE) recognised?
Yes. Both have UGC-DEB entitlement for online degrees, and you can check either one at deb.ugc.ac.in.
More comparisons
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