Online MBA in HR: fees, universities & careers (2026)

An MBA in Human Resource Management prepares you to run the people side of a company: hiring, training, pay, performance reviews and labour-law compliance. Online, 26 universities offer it. The cheapest is Mangalayatan University at ₹67,000 and the dearest is Symbiosis (SSODL) at ₹3,70,000. An online MBA from a UGC-DEB entitled university is as valid as a regular one for jobs, promotions, government recruitment and further study. Fees in the table were checked in October 2026.

What each university charges for the HR MBA

University	NAAC	Total fee	Lowest way to pay
Mangalayatan University	A+	₹67,000	₹15,000 per semester
Galgotias University	A+	₹80,200	Pay per semester or year
Uttaranchal University	A+	₹99,600	List price ₹1,48,000. ₹99,600 after the 30% early-bird scholarship, paid in one go or yearly (₹49,800 a year); ₹1,03,600 if paid by semester (₹25,900 each)
Kurukshetra University	A++	₹1,02,000	₹25,500 per semester
GLA University	A+	₹1,03,000	₹99,000 if paid upfront
Sikkim Manipal University	A+	₹1,08,000	List price ₹1,20,000 before the current 10% offer for all applicants
Jaipur National University	A+	₹1,11,550	₹27,888 per semester
VGU Jaipur	A+	₹1,27,500	One-time payment price (15% off). List price ₹1,50,000 (₹37,500 a semester); paying yearly saves 10%
Shoolini University	A+	₹1,30,000	List price ₹2,00,000 before Shoolini’s scholarship
Parul University	A++	₹1,50,000	₹37,500 per semester
Manipal University Jaipur	A+	₹1,56,400	List price ₹1,84,000 before the current 15% offer for all applicants
Sharda University	A+	₹1,57,500	₹37,500 per semester
JAIN University	A++	₹1,60,000	₹40,000 per semester
VIT	A++	₹1,60,000	Listed at ₹1,80,000; every payment plan currently totals ₹1,60,000
LPU	A++	₹1,61,600	List price ₹2,00,000 before LPU’s 20% student grant for all applicants
Chandigarh University	A+	₹1,65,000	List price ₹2,20,000 before the 25% early-bird scholarship
UPES	A	₹1,75,000	Starting fee; some specialisations cost more
Amrita	A++	₹1,76,000	₹44,000 per semester
Bharati Vidyapeeth	A+	₹1,76,000	₹44,000 per semester
DY Patil Pune	A++	₹1,89,400	₹1,79,400 if paid upfront
O.P. Jindal (JGU)	A	₹2,00,000	Pay per semester or year
SRM	A++	₹2,10,000	₹1,89,000 + GST if paid upfront
NMIMS	A++	₹2,20,000	₹1,96,000 if paid upfront
Amity University	A+	₹2,25,000	₹2,07,000 if paid upfront
Manipal (MAHE)	A++	₹2,92,000	₹2,77,400 if paid upfront
Symbiosis (SSODL)	A++	₹3,70,000	₹3,15,000 with 2+ years’ work experience

Fees shown are the published online MBA fees. Some universities price certain specialisations higher and add application or exam fees, so ask what the HR track costs in full before you pay. Universities sometimes offer more specialisations than they list, and we can check this for you.

The HR papers

Core MBA subjects such as accounting, economics, strategy and marketing come with the HR papers: organisational behaviour, labour laws, compensation and benefits, performance management, talent management and HR analytics.

HR jobs it can lead to

• HR executive or HR generalist
• Talent acquisition and recruitment
• Learning and development
• Payroll, compensation and labour-law compliance
• HR business partner in larger companies

You study while working, so most students use the MBA to step up where they already work or shift into a related job. Online MBAs don’t come with campus placement drives, but most universities give career support, resume help and access to job portals.

Who usually picks HR

• HR and admin staff who want to move into a manager role
• Graduates who enjoy working with people and want a structured HR career
• Team leads who handle hiring and training and want the formal qualification

How to shortlist

1. Make sure the MBA is UGC-DEB entitled for the current session by checking deb.ugc.ac.in. Each Indian university above is, except O.P. Jindal (JGU). JGU’s online MBA page doesn’t mention it, so ask the university.
2. Compare HR syllabuses and find out when live classes run.
3. Work out the total cost with exam and registration charges, and any early-bird or upfront discount.
4. Ask yourself if the university’s name will count with the employers you want. Where it won’t, a lower-fee university gives the same validity.

Comparing two universities on fee and approvals? Try GLA University vs Uttaranchal University.

Questions students ask

Which online MBA in HR is cheapest?

Mangalayatan University (₹67,000), then Galgotias University (₹80,200).

Is an online MBA in HR valid?

Yes, from a UGC-DEB entitled university. It is an MBA, equal to a regular MBA under UGC rules, and the university records HR as your specialisation.

Can I move to a different specialisation later?

Most universities ask you to pick or confirm the specialisation in the second year, and a few allow a dual specialisation. The rules vary, so check before you enrol.

For the exact HR fee, syllabus and next intake date at two or three universities in your budget, message us on WhatsApp or fill in the form on this page.

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

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