DY Patil University vs LPU: which online MBA actually fits you?

Both universities run their MBA fully online. Everything below is their own published data, plus the 21 specializations between them that sit in our catalog.

The short version

  • DY Patil University has the lower entry price: its cheapest MBA in our catalog is ₹1,75,000, against ₹2,00,000 at LPU.
  • LPU holds the higher NAAC grade (A++ (NAAC)).
  • LPU carries a NIRF management rank (#62 (Universities); #32 (Management)); DY Patil University does not.
  • DY Patil University gives you more to choose from — 11 MBA specializations in our catalog against 10 at LPU.
  • LPU publishes 6 scholarship categories to DY Patil University's 0.

Every line above is computed from the fee, accreditation and placement figures in the table below — we don't rank universities on anything we can't show you.

Cheapest way in

The lowest-fee MBA at each.

Lowest-fee program at DY Patil University

Master of Business AdministrationSales & Marketing Management

₹1,75,000total · ₹8,156/mo EMI · 2 years
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Lovely Professional University (LPU)
Lowest-fee program at LPU

Master of Business AdministrationFinancial Management

₹2,00,000total · ₹9,322/mo EMI · 2 years
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Every parameter

DY Patil University vs LPU, line by line.

A dash means the university has not published that detail.

Parameter
Accreditation
UGC-DEB EntitledAICTE ApprovedNAAC A++
MBA specializations in our catalog1110
Fee range (our catalog)₹1,75,000₹2,00,000
Full nameLovely Professional University – Online (LPU Online)
LocationPhagwara, Punjab
Founded (online wing)2005 (online wing ~2015)
Official websitelpuonline.com
UGC-DEB entitledYes
AICTE approvedYes
NAAC gradeA++ (NAAC)
NIRF ranking (management)#62 (Universities); #32 (Management)
International recognitionUGC-DEB approved; WURI Rank 3; QS ranked; NBA
Fee range₹90,000 – ₹2,00,000
EMI / loan availableYes (zero-cost EMI)
ScholarshipsMerit-based; Defence; SC/ST; Alumni discounts
Scholarship categoriesMerit-Based, Defence/Paramilitary, Sports Scholarship, Alumni Scholarship, Corporate Employee Benefits, LPUNEST-based Scholarship
Average placement₹7–8 LPA
Highest placement₹49 LPA
Career servicesPlacement assistance; 500+ hiring partners; Alumni mentoring; Career fairs
Career progression after the programGood
Private-sector recognitionExcellent
Most-taken programMBA – Finance, Marketing, HR, Data Science
Online programs offered30+
Program levels offeredUG / PG / PG Diploma / Certificate
Learning platformLMS (LOVELY WORLD); Live sessions; Recorded lectures; Mobile app; Online exams
Faculty qualificationMin: PhD + UGC-NET for full-time faculty (NAAC A++ compliance); PG 55% for entry level. Avg: ~70% PhD; 10–15 yrs exp. 4,400+ faculty campus-wide; 49 in Stanford top 2% scientists list; majority from outside state ensuring diversity.
Difficulty levelSlightly Difficult
PhD-eligible after master'sYes
Admission sessionsJanuary & July
Entrance exam requiredNo (merit-based)
Campus connectYes
Post-enrolment supportExcellent
Alumni feedback on program experienceExcellent
Full-time MBA rating3.5/5 – Large program variety with placement support
Key strengthNAAC A++; NIRF top 32 Management; Practical learning; Large alumni; Strong placement network
Unique selling pointWide program range with strong placement support
See all 11 programs →See all 10 programs →
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