Our verdict
Best valueLPU
₹1,61,600 total, about ₹48,400 less. Best for: Working professionals who want a NAAC A++ university with industry-linked content.
Worth it ifSRM
₹2,10,000 total. Worth the extra ₹48,400 only if its programmes or specialisations suit your goal better.
Where each one is stronger
PremiumSRM
- NAAC A++ and highly ranked in NIRF
- A strong technology background that shows in its analytics and IT tracks
- Fees below premium names such as Symbiosis and MAHE
PremiumLPU
- NAAC A++ with a score of 3.68, the top grade
- Recognised by WES, useful for study or work in Canada and the USA
- MBA tracks built with companies such as KPMG, IBM and EY
Who should choose which?
SRM suits
- Working professionals who want a well-known South Indian university with a tech focus
- Learners interested in analytics or IT
- Students in Chennai and South India who know the SRM name
LPU suits
- Working professionals who want a NAAC A++ university with industry-linked content
- Anyone planning to study or work abroad
- Students interested in the MBA tracks built with KPMG, IBM or EY
- Learners who want no-cost EMI
SRM vs LPU: common questions
Which is cheaper, SRM or LPU?
LPU has the lower online MBA fee: ₹1,61,600 against ₹2,10,000, a difference of about ₹48,400.
Is SRM or LPU better for an online MBA?
Neither is better for everyone. LPU is the better value. SRM makes sense if its name or programmes matter for your career and you can afford the extra ₹48,400.
Are both SRM and LPU recognised?
Yes. Both have UGC-DEB entitlement for online degrees, and you can check either one at deb.ugc.ac.in.
Still deciding between SRM and LPU?
Tell us where to send it. Our team replies on WhatsApp with exact fees and EMI options, and tells you whether it suits your budget and goal.
- Admissions for the January 2027 session are open now.
- You pay the university directly. Same fee as applying yourself.
- We tell you when a cheaper university suits you better.
