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NAAC A+✓ UGC-DEB entitledNIRF: GLA University ranked #54 in NIRF Management 2025 and in the #151-200 band in NIRF Overall 2025 (institution-levelStarts ₹71,000EMI available

GLA University, Mathura is a NAAC A+ accredited State Private University in Uttar Pradesh, established in 2010 (its predecessor institutions, started in 1991 as a tribute to Shri Ganeshi Lal Agrawal, date back to 1998). GLA Online (its Centre for Distance and Online Education) offers UGC-entitled online degrees under the ‘#GharSeGlobal’ brand. The online arm positions itself as an industry-integrated, affordable, career-focused provider — using a ‘CIFA’ (Co-Creation, Innovation, Focus, Alignment) programme model and a ‘Career by Choice’ philosophy with single or dual specialization options in its MBA.

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UGC-entitledno spamfree counsellingWhatsApp delivery
2010established
NAAC A+ · AICTE · WESaccreditation
5+ programsMBA, MCA, BBA, BCA, B.Com (Hons.)
₹71,000 – ₹103,000total fee range
Yes — 3–12 month EMI / loanEMI / payment
January & Julyadmission cycle
100% onlinelearning mode

Honest Fit Check

Is GLA Right For You?

Good Fit If You

  • Budget-conscious working professionals wanting a NAAC A+ online MBA
  • Learners in UP/North India seeking an affordable, industry-aligned degree
  • Students wanting a dual-specialization MBA
  • Tech learners (MCA/BCA) wanting hands-on programming practicals
  • Graduates needing No-Cost EMI to fund the programme

Think Twice If You

  • Relatively new online provider (CDOE since ~2022) — limited online-specific track record
  • Placement figures (86%, recruiters) are institution/on-campus level, not online-mode outcomes
  • Lower national brand recall than NMIMS/Amity/Manipal for online
  • Non-MBA online fees and proctoring/exam details need verification
  • Fee figures vary between brochure (₹1,03,000) and 2026 web listings (₹1,05,000)

We’ll tell you honestly on a call whether GLA fits your budget and goal — even if a different university suits you better.

Programs Offered

GLA Online Programs & Fees

Every online program, with duration, total fee, eligibility and specializations. Confirm exact current fees with a counsellor before you apply.

MBA · PG · 2 yrs

Total fee: ₹103,000  ·  Per sem: ₹25,750

Eligibility: Graduation or equivalent exam passed from any recognized university (any discipline).

Marketing ManagementHuman Resource ManagementFinance ManagementInformation Technology ManagementOperations ManagementBanking & Financial ServicesBusiness AnalyticsSupply Chain Management

MCA · PG · 2 yrs

Total fee: ₹94,000  ·  Per sem: ₹23,500

Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree with Mathematics/Computer Science background (as per UGC norms).

Computer Applications

BBA · UG · 3 yrs

Total fee: ₹99,500

Eligibility: 10+2 in any stream from a recognized board.

4 specializations offered (per GLA Online) — confirm current list

BCA · UG · 3 yrs

Total fee: ₹99,500

Eligibility: 10+2 in any stream from a recognized board.

Computer Applications

B.Com (Hons.) · UG · 3 yrs

Total fee: ₹71,000

Eligibility: 10+2 in any stream from a recognized board.

General Commerce (Honours)

Specializations

Specializations Across GLA Programs

Marketing ManagementHuman Resource ManagementFinance ManagementInformation Technology ManagementOperations ManagementBanking & Financial ServicesBusiness AnalyticsSupply Chain ManagementComputer Applications4 specializations offered (per GLA Online) — confirm current listGeneral Commerce (Honours)

Specialization availability differs by program and intake — your counsellor confirms what’s open for your chosen degree.

Fee Structure

GLA Fees, EMI & Scholarships

ProgramPer semesterTotal fee
MBA₹25,750₹103,000Exact Fees
MCA₹23,500₹94,000Exact Fees
BBA₹99,500Exact Fees
BCA₹99,500Exact Fees
B.Com (Hons.)₹71,000Exact Fees

MBA verified from GLA Online MBA brochure (Programme Fee: MBA – Online). Tuition + Examination Fee: Option A (Full payment) ₹1,03,000 — includes ₹3,000/year exam fee; Option B (Annual) ₹51,500; Option C (Semester) ₹25,750 — includes ₹1,500/semester exam fee. Registration Fee ₹500 (one-time, non-refundable); Alumni Fee ₹1,800 (one-time, on first fee). Fee benefit ₹4,000 for full payment / ₹2,000 for one-year payment (not combinable; not applicable if availing No-Cost EMI). No-Cost EMI available only on Full & Annual fee. Web aggregators (glaonline.com, 2026 intake) list MBA ₹1,05,000, MCA ₹94,000, BBA ₹99,500, BCA ₹99,500, B.Com(Hons.) ₹71,000 with a ₹2,000 registration fee — minor variation by intake; non-MBA fees to be verified on the official site.

EMI & Payment

No-Cost / Interest-Free EMI available (only on Full & Annual fee payment). GLA Online has partnered with financial service providers for flexible EMI plans selectable at payment. Note: students availing No-Cost EMI are not entitled to the fee-benefit discounts.

Scholarships

  • Fee benefit ₹4,000 on full (one-time) payment
  • Fee benefit ₹2,000 on one-year (annual) payment
  • Note: discounts not combinable and not available alongside No-Cost EMI — confirm current scholarship schemes at admission

Eligibility

Program-wise Eligibility

ProgramEligibility
MBAGraduation or equivalent exam passed from any recognized university (any discipline).
MCABachelor’s degree with Mathematics/Computer Science background (as per UGC norms).
BBA10+2 in any stream from a recognized board.
BCA10+2 in any stream from a recognized board.
B.Com (Hons.)10+2 in any stream from a recognized board.

No entrance exam — admission is merit-based on your qualifying marks.

Admission Process

How To Apply To GLA

01.

Fill the required details on glaonline.com

02.

Receive login credentials via email

03.

Fill the registration form

04.

Pay the registration fee

05.

Document verification

06.

Pay the admission/programme fee to confirm enrolment

documents needed

10th & 12th marksheetsGraduation degree & marksheets (for PG)Photo ID / KYCPassport-size photographABC ID & DEB ID

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Learning Experience

How You’ll Learn At GLA

Platform & Delivery

LMS: GLA Online learning platform (technology platform for live sessions + LMS)

Live classes: Live sessions delivered through the technology platform; online and offline both case-based pedagogy

Recorded lectures: Yes  ·  Mobile app: Yes

What’s Inside The LMS

  • Four-quadrant approach model (UGC-aligned)
  • Recorded video lectures & e-content
  • Live interactive sessions accessible via the technology platform
  • Online programming practicals with latest tools (for tech programmes)
  • Real-world case studies
  • Guest lectures by industry stalwarts
  • Simulation setups
  • Alumni networking & knowledge sharing
  • Multi-delivery model (online and offline case-based pedagogy)
  • Access to job boards, resume creation, mock interviews, aptitude & soft-skill training

Exams: Online proctored examinations (confirm proctoring specifics at admission) — Continuous assessment — Practice Quizzes, Formative assessment, Summative assessment, Viva Voce, and a Research/Capstone Project. MBA is 4 semesters; exam fee ₹3,000/year (Option A) or ₹1,500/semester (Option C).

Career Support

Career & Placement Support

What You Get

  • Scientific career-management approach (values, drivers, goal-setting, step-by-step plan)
  • Resume building with personalised industry-expert guidance and 30-second video introduction
  • One-on-one practical & behavioural mock interviews with a career coach
  • Career planning — hiring trends, skills analysis, career action plan
  • Dedicated Job Search Consultant per candidate; employer listings and profile shortlisting
  • Industry & domain certification, guest lectures, internships, social-immersion and industry projects

Our Honest Note

GLA provides placement assistance, not a guaranteed job. Any recruiter or salary figures associated with GLA generally reflect its full-time campus programs, not online-mode outcomes. Your results depend on your profile, effort and experience.

Comparison

Compare GLA With Similar Universities

UniversityNAACOnline MBA fee
GLAA+₹103,000
VGUA+₹150,000
SMUA+₹120,000
UUA+₹140,000
LPU OnlineA++₹146,240

What Sets GLA Apart

  • NAAC A+ with NIRF Management #54 — stronger ranking signal than several budget peers
  • Single or dual specialization option in the MBA
  • No-Cost EMI but only on full/annual payment (trade-off vs discounts)
  • Affordable like VGU/Shoolini but with a higher NIRF management rank
  • Career Services are assistance, not guaranteed placement

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Student FAQs

GLA Online — Your Questions Answered

Is the GLA Online degree UGC recognized?

Yes — GLA University is recognised by UGC under Section 2(f) & 12(B), and its online programmes are UGC-DEB entitled. Online degrees are equivalent to regular-mode degrees.

What is GLA University’s NAAC grade?

GLA University is accredited with NAAC A+ grade.

What is GLA’s NIRF ranking?

GLA University ranked #54 in NIRF Management 2025 and in the #151-200 band in NIRF Overall 2025 (institution-level).

How much does the GLA Online MBA cost?

Per the brochure, the MBA (tuition + exam) is ₹1,03,000 on full payment, ₹51,500/year, or ₹25,750/semester, plus a one-time ₹500 registration fee and ₹1,800 alumni fee. (Some 2026 listings show ₹1,05,000 with a ₹2,000 registration fee — confirm for your intake.)

What MBA specializations does GLA Online offer?

Marketing, Human Resource, Finance, Information Technology, Operations, Banking & Financial Services, Business Analytics, and Supply Chain Management — with an option to choose single or dual specialization.

Can I do a dual specialization in the MBA?

Yes — GLA Online’s MBA lets you choose either a single or a dual specialization.

What other online programs does GLA offer?

Besides MBA, GLA Online offers MCA (PG) and BBA, BCA and B.Com (Hons.) at UG level.

How much do the other online programs cost?

Per 2026 listings: MCA ₹94,000, BBA ₹99,500, BCA ₹99,500, and B.Com (Hons.) ₹71,000, plus registration fee. Confirm exact fees on glaonline.com.

What is the eligibility for the online MBA?

A graduation or equivalent degree passed from any recognized university (any discipline).

What is the eligibility for the UG programs?

Pass in 10+2 (any stream) from a recognized board.

Is there an entrance exam?

No — admission is based on eligibility and document verification, not an entrance exam.

How do I apply to GLA Online?

Fill your details on glaonline.com, receive login credentials by email, complete the registration form, pay the registration fee, complete document verification, then pay the admission fee.

When are the intakes?

GLA Online has two intakes per year — January and July.

How long is the online MBA?

It is a 2-year, 4-semester programme (minimum 2 years, maximum 4 years to complete).

Are EMI options available?

Yes — No-Cost / Interest-Free EMI is available, but only on Full and Annual fee payments. Note that choosing No-Cost EMI means you forgo the fee-benefit discounts.

Are there any fee discounts?

Yes — a ₹4,000 fee benefit on full payment or ₹2,000 on one-year payment. These cannot be combined and aren’t available with No-Cost EMI.

How are classes delivered?

Through GLA Online’s technology platform with live interactive sessions plus recorded lectures and e-content, using a UGC-aligned four-quadrant model and case-based pedagogy.

Are lectures recorded?

Yes — recorded video lectures and e-content are available alongside live sessions, so you can learn at your own pace.

How are exams conducted?

Through continuous assessment — practice quizzes, formative and summative assessments, viva voce and a research/capstone project, with semester-end examinations.

Does the degree mention ‘online’?

The degree is conferred by GLA University and is UGC-entitled and equivalent to a regular degree; mode of study may be indicated as per UGC norms.

Is the GLA online degree valid for government jobs and higher studies?

Yes — UGC-entitled online degrees are valid for government jobs, PSU recruitment and higher education in India and abroad.

Is the GLA degree recognised abroad?

GLA’s online MBA brochure carries the WES (World Education Services) mark, supporting credential evaluation for overseas study/work. Confirm WES applicability for your specific programme.

Does GLA Online provide placement support?

Yes — GLA provides Career Services: resume building, mock interviews, career planning, a dedicated Job Search Consultant and employer connections. This is placement assistance, not a guaranteed job.

What is GLA’s placement record?

GLA markets 86% overall placement over the past 5 years and 51,000+ alumni globally — these are institution-level (largely on-campus) figures, not online-mode-specific outcomes.

Which companies recruit from GLA?

GLA’s corporate alliances include NTT Data, Jindal Steel & Power, HDFC Bank, Tech Mahindra, Honda, Mu Sigma, AFCONS, Azure Power, Samsung and Amazon.in (institution-level).

What documents do I need to enroll?

10th & 12th marksheets, graduation degree & marksheets (for PG), photo ID/KYC, a passport-size photo, and your ABC ID & DEB ID.

Is there an internship in the MBA?

Yes — the programme includes internship/industry-project components, plus social-immersion and industry projects to build experience.

What is the ‘CIFA’ model?

GLA’s MBA is built on the CIFA model — Co-Creation, Innovation, Focus and Alignment — designed around its ‘Career by Choice’ philosophy of industry and domain specialisation.

How established is GLA University?

GLA University was established in 2010 (with predecessor institutions from 1998), is NAAC A+ accredited, and has 24,000+ students and 850+ faculty across its programmes.

What technology do I need for the online program?

A laptop/desktop with internet and a webcam for live sessions and proctored exams; the platform also supports mobile access.

Is there a registration/application fee?

Yes — a one-time, non-refundable registration fee of ₹500 (the brochure) / ₹2,000 (per some 2026 listings). Confirm the current amount for your intake.

Who do I contact for admissions?

Call 9911442050 or email onlineadmissions@gla.ac.in for GLA Online admissions.

Is GLA Online good value for money?

Yes — it is an affordable NAAC A+ online MBA (~₹1.03-1.05 lakh) with industry integration, dual-specialization options and No-Cost EMI, suited to budget-conscious working professionals.

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