Our verdict
Best valueVIT
₹1,60,000 total, about ₹1,600 less. Best for: Working professionals who want a top-ranked university.
Worth it ifLPU
₹1,61,600 total. Worth the extra ₹1,600 if you want WES recognition for study or work abroad and a wider choice of programmes.
Where each one is stronger
PremiumVIT
- Ranked in the NIRF top 15 and NAAC A++
- A strong technology and analytics background
- Choose a major and a minor specialisation in the MBA
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?
VIT suits
- Working professionals who want a top-ranked university
- Learners interested in data and analytics
- Students in Tamil Nadu and South India who know the VIT 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
VIT vs LPU: common questions
Which is cheaper, VIT or LPU?
VIT has the lower online MBA fee: ₹1,60,000 against ₹1,61,600, a difference of about ₹1,600.
Is VIT or LPU better for an online MBA?
Neither is better for everyone. VIT is the better value. LPU makes sense if its name or programmes matter for your career and you can afford the extra ₹1,600.
Are both VIT and LPU recognised?
Yes. Both have UGC-DEB entitlement for online degrees, and you can check either one at deb.ugc.ac.in.
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