Our verdict
₹1,50,000 total, about ₹11,600 less. Best for: Working professionals who want an MBA from a NAAC A++ university with a wide choice of specialisations, from Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Management to Family Managed Business.
₹1,61,600 total. Worth the extra ₹11,600 if you want WES recognition for study or work abroad.
LPU vs Parul University: fees and approvals
| LPU | Parul University | |
|---|---|---|
| Online MBA fee (total) | ₹1,61,600 | ₹1,50,000 |
| Accreditation | NAAC A++ | NAAC A++ |
| Recognition | UGC-DEB entitled | UGC-DEB entitled |
| WES (abroad) | Yes | — |
| Location | Phagwara (Jalandhar) | Vadodara |
| Type | Premium | Premium |
| Programmes listed | 9 | 9 |
Where each one is stronger
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
PremiumParul University
- NAAC A++, the highest NAAC grade, plus UGC Category 1 status with graded autonomy
- 20 MBA specialisations, including Agribusiness, Healthcare, Pharmaceutical Management, Public Policy and Forensic Accounting
- Online M.Com, MA and M.Sc (Applied Mathematics) at ₹60,000 for the full two years
- Free add-on certifications with each programme (for example GST, Project Management and Excel with the MBA)
Who should choose which?
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
Parul University suits
- Working professionals who want an MBA from a NAAC A++ university with a wide choice of specialisations, from Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Management to Family Managed Business
- Graduates looking for a low-cost online M.Com, MA or M.Sc (₹60,000 in total)
- Learners in Gujarat and western India who already know the Parul name
- Students who want free add-on certifications alongside their degree
LPU vs Parul University: common questions
Which is cheaper, LPU or Parul University?
Parul University has the lower online MBA fee: ₹1,50,000 against ₹1,61,600, a difference of about ₹11,600.
Is LPU or Parul University better for an online MBA?
Neither is better for everyone. Parul University is the better value. LPU makes sense if its name or programmes matter for your career and you can afford the extra ₹11,600.
Are both LPU and Parul University recognised?
Yes. Both have UGC-DEB entitlement for online degrees, and you can check either one at deb.ugc.ac.in.
Still deciding between LPU and Parul University?
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- You pay the university directly. Same fee as applying yourself.
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