Both universities are UGC-DEB entitled, and both run their MBA fully online. Everything below is their own published data, plus the 19 specializations between them that sit in our catalog.
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| Parameter | Amity Online | DY Patil University |
|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | UGC-DEB EntitledAICTE ApprovedA+ (QS Ranked) | UGC-DEB EntitledAICTE ApprovedNAAC A++ |
| MBA specializations in our catalog | 8 | 11 |
| Fee range (our catalog) | ₹2,07,000 – ₹4,13,000 | ₹1,75,000 |
| Full name | Amity University Online | Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth – Centre for Online Learning (DPU-COL) |
| Location | Noida, Uttar Pradesh | Pune, Maharashtra |
| Founded (online wing) | 2021 | 2003 |
| Official website | amityonline.com ↗ | dypatilonline.com ↗ |
| UGC-DEB entitled | Yes | Yes |
| AICTE approved | Yes | Yes |
| NAAC grade | A+ (QS Ranked) | A++ (NAAC) |
| NIRF ranking (management) | #48 | #41 |
| International recognition | WASC-USA; QAA-UK; ACCA-UK; QS | ASSOCHAM, AIU, WES |
| Fee range | 94,000 – 4,75,000 | 50,000 – 1,89,400 |
| EMI / loan available | Yes (no-cost EMI) | Yes (8 banks) |
| Scholarships | Early-bird; Merit scholarships | Up to INR 10,000 |
| Scholarship categories | Merit-Based, Defence Personnel, Divyaang (PwD), Sports Scholarship (CHAMPS), Alumni Scholarship, ISAT/AONSAT Scholarship Test, Full Fee Payment Discount, Annual Fee Payment Discount | Merit Scholarship, Defence Category, Divyaang/PwD, Alumni Benefits, Early Bird Discounts, Corporate Discounts |
| Average placement | ₹4–7 LPA | ₹4–6 LPA |
| Highest placement | ₹18 LPA | ₹12–15 LPA |
| Career services | 450+ hiring partners, Placement assistance, Mentoring | 500+ job offers, ESD Training, Alumni network |
| Career progression after the program | Good | Average |
| Private-sector recognition | Excellent | Average |
| Most-taken program | MBA – Marketing & Finance | MBA – HR, Marketing, Finance, Business Analytics |
| Online programs offered | 50+ | 20+ |
| Program levels offered | UG / PG / PG Diploma / Certificate | UG / PG / Diploma / Certificate |
| Learning platform | AI-powered immersive LMS; Live sessions | LMS; Video lectures; e-books; Online exams |
| Faculty qualification | Min: PhD preferred for all full-time faculty; PG 55%+UGC-NET for entry level. Avg: ~65–70% PhD holders; 8–12 yrs combined exp. International faculty from USA, UK, Singapore; mix of academics + practitioners. | Min: PhD + UGC-NET for regular faculty; practitioners with 10+ yrs industry exp for adjunct roles. Avg: ~60–65% PhD among full-time; avg 10–12 yrs combined exp. Strong practitioner faculty in healthcare & management. |
| Difficulty level | Moderately Difficult | Slightly Difficult |
| PhD-eligible after master's | Yes | Yes |
| Admission sessions | January & July | January & July |
| Entrance exam required | No (merit-based) | No |
| Campus connect | Yes | Yes |
| Post-enrolment support | Excellent | Average |
| Alumni feedback on program experience | Excellent | Average |
| Full-time MBA rating | 3.7/5 – Good infrastructure and global exposure | 3.4/5 – Affordable and flexible MBA programs |
| Key strength | Widest program range; School of AI; Study Abroad | Healthcare & Hospital Mgmt specialty; Practical focus |
| Unique selling point | Highest scholarship variety and global exposure | Affordable MBA with simple admission process |
| See all 8 programs → | See all 11 programs → |