Cheapest UGC-entitled online MBA in India: 2026 fee list

An online MBA from a UGC-DEB entitled university has the same legal standing as a regular MBA, and that is true whether it costs ₹67,000 or ₹3.7 lakh. So the fee is a place where you can save without losing recognition. Of the 17 lowest-fee programmes here, Mangalayatan is the cheapest at ₹67,000 with everything included, and Chandigarh University is the most expensive at ₹1,65,000. Fees come from each university’s website and were checked in October 2026.

The 17 cheapest online MBAs

University	NAAC	Total fee	Lowest way to pay
Mangalayatan University	A+	₹67,000	₹15,000 tuition + ₹1,500 exam fee per semester, plus ₹1,000 one-time registration, all included
Graphic Era University	A+	₹80,000	₹40,000 a year, paid yearly (tuition, exam and course material included)
Galgotias University	A+	₹80,200	₹39,000 a year (tuition and exam fee), plus one-time registration and alumni fees, all included
Uttaranchal University	A+	₹99,600	After the 30% early-bird scholarship, paid in one go or yearly (list price ₹1,48,000)
Kurukshetra University	A++	₹1,02,000	₹25,500 per semester, the same total as a lump sum
GLA University	A+	₹1,03,000	₹99,000 if paid upfront
Sikkim Manipal University	A+	₹1,08,000	₹27,000 per semester, after the current 10% offer (list price ₹1,20,000)
Jaipur National University	A+	₹1,11,550	About ₹1,00,395 with the 10% early-bird scholarship (₹1,000 registration extra)
VGU Jaipur	A+	₹1,27,500	One-time payment price, 15% off (list price ₹1,50,000)
Shoolini University	A+	₹1,30,000	₹32,500 per semester
Parul University	A++	₹1,50,000	₹37,500 per semester
Manipal University Jaipur	A+	₹1,56,400	₹39,100 per semester, after the current 15% offer (list price ₹1,84,000)
Sharda University	A+	₹1,57,500	₹37,500 per semester tuition, plus registration and yearly exam fees
JAIN University	A++	₹1,60,000	₹40,000 per semester
VIT	A++	₹1,60,000	₹40,000 per semester (listed at ₹1,80,000)
LPU	A++	₹1,61,600	₹40,400 per semester, after LPU’s 20% student grant (list price ₹2,00,000)
Chandigarh University	A+	₹1,65,000	₹41,250 per semester, after the 25% early-bird scholarship (list price ₹2,20,000)

These are total programme fees. Some universities add application, registration or exam fees, so get the full breakdown before you pay. Every other university, including the higher-fee ones, is on the Online MBA fees page.

What you pay if you clear the fee upfront

Some of these fees drop if you pay at the start, and a few already include everything. The lowest totals are:

• Mangalayatan: ₹67,000, with tuition, exam and registration fees included
• Graphic Era: ₹80,000, paid as ₹40,000 a year, all included
• Galgotias: ₹80,200, all included, paid yearly
• GLA: ₹99,000 instead of ₹1,03,000
• Uttaranchal: ₹99,600 in one go or yearly with the 30% early-bird scholarship, which it has offered for the last two years (₹1,03,600 by semester; list price ₹1,48,000)
• Kurukshetra: ₹1,02,000 in one go or by semester, registration included
• Sikkim Manipal: ₹1,08,000 however you pay, after the current 10% offer for all applicants (list price ₹1,20,000)
• VGU Jaipur: ₹1,27,500 paid in full (list price ₹1,50,000)

Early-bird and upfront offers can change from one intake to the next, so check the current one before the deadline.

Does a cheaper MBA count for less?

For most working people, no. The degree’s validity for jobs, promotions, government exams and further study comes from UGC-DEB entitlement, and every university in this table has it. A higher fee mostly buys a better-known name and a larger alumni network, which can matter in fields like consulting or at large corporates. If you need the degree for eligibility or a promotion, these universities give the same recognition for roughly half of what NMIMS (₹2,20,000) or Amity (₹2,25,000) charge.

Other ways to cut the cost

• Pay the full fee upfront where a discount is offered, often 5 to 15%.
• Apply before the early-bird deadline for the January or July intake.
• Use no-cost EMI to spread the fee. Most universities offer it through finance partners.
• Ask your employer about tuition reimbursement. Many companies pay part of the cost of a recognised MBA.

Two close options, side by side

If two universities are close on fee, these pages compare them directly: GLA vs Uttaranchal, GLA vs Sikkim Manipal, VGU vs Uttaranchal and MUJ vs Sikkim Manipal. You can also send us your budget on WhatsApp, and we’ll reply with a few lower-fee options, their exact fees and any current offers.

Written by the Gradonline team · Fees checked October 2026 from official university sources

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