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

An MBA in Marketing teaches how a company learns what customers want, builds a name for its products and sells them through shops, sales teams and online channels. Online, Mangalayatan University charges the least for it, ₹67,000 in total, and Symbiosis (SSODL) the most, ₹3,70,000, with 24 other universities in between. From a UGC-DEB entitled university the degree is as valid as a regular MBA for jobs, promotions, government recruitment and further study. We checked these fees in October 2026.

What 26 universities charge

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

Each figure is the university’s published online MBA fee. Some universities charge extra for particular specialisations, and application or exam fees can come on top, so get the full Marketing fee breakdown before paying. Some also offer specialisations they don’t list publicly, and we can find out for you.

Marketing papers you take

Alongside core MBA subjects such as accounting, economics, strategy and marketing, you study consumer behaviour, managing brands, digital marketing, sales and distribution, marketing research and marketing analytics.

Roles it leads to

• Marketing executive for products or brands
• Digital marketing and performance marketing
• Sales and channel management
• Market research and consumer insights
• Key account management

Since you stay in your job while you study, the usual route is a promotion at your current company or a move into a related role. Online MBAs have no campus placement drives, though most universities run career support, resume help and job portals.

Who it is for

• Sales professionals who want to move into marketing or sales management
• Graduates interested in brands, advertising or digital marketing
• Small-business owners who want structured marketing skills

Four checks before you enrol

1. Look up the university at deb.ugc.ac.in and confirm it is entitled for the MBA in the current session. All the Indian universities above are, apart from O.P. Jindal (JGU), whose online MBA page doesn’t state it. Confirm that with JGU.
2. Go through the Marketing syllabus and check the live class timings against your working day.
3. Add up the full fee, including exam and registration charges, then subtract any early-bird or upfront discount.
4. Think about whether a well-known name matters to the employers you are aiming for. If not, a lower-fee university gives you the same validity.

For a side-by-side view of two universities, see GLA University vs Uttaranchal University.

Questions about the Marketing MBA

Which is the cheapest online MBA in Marketing?

Mangalayatan University, at ₹67,000. Galgotias University comes next at ₹80,200.

Is an online Marketing MBA valid?

It is, provided the university is UGC-DEB entitled. UGC treats it as equivalent to a regular MBA, and your Marketing specialisation is recorded by the university.

Can I change specialisation after enrolling?

Usually you choose or confirm the specialisation in the second year, and some universities offer two specialisations together. Each university has its own rule, so ask before enrolling.

Not sure which one to pick? Tell us your budget on WhatsApp or through the form on this page, and we’ll send the Marketing fee, syllabus and next admission date for two or three universities.

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

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