Both universities are UGC-DEB entitled, and both run their MBA fully online. Everything below is their own published data, plus the 21 specializations between them that sit in our catalog.
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.
A dash means the university has not published that detail.
| Parameter | Amity Online | Institute of Management Technology – Centre for Distance Learning (IMT) |
|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | UGC-DEB EntitledAICTE ApprovedA+ (QS Ranked) | UGC-DEB EntitledAICTE ApprovedNAAC A |
| MBA specializations in our catalog | 8 | 13 |
| Fee range (our catalog) | ₹2,07,000 – ₹4,13,000 | ₹1,10,000 – ₹1,60,000 |
| Full name | Amity University Online | Institute of Management Technology – Centre for Distance Learning (IMT CDL) |
| Location | Noida, Uttar Pradesh | Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh |
| Founded (online wing) | 2021 | 1980 (CDL wing ~2000) |
| Official website | amityonline.com ↗ | imtcdl.ac.in ↗ |
| UGC-DEB entitled | Yes | Yes |
| AICTE approved | Yes | Yes |
| NAAC grade | A+ (QS Ranked) | A (NAAC) |
| NIRF ranking (management) | #48 | #68 |
| International recognition | WASC-USA; QAA-UK; ACCA-UK; QS | AICTE approved; AIU recognized |
| Fee range | 94,000 – 4,75,000 | ₹1,10,000 – ₹1,40,000 |
| EMI / loan available | Yes (no-cost EMI) | Yes |
| Scholarships | Early-bird; Merit scholarships | Merit-based |
| 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, Corporate Sponsorship, Alumni Benefits, Defence Category |
| Average placement | ₹4–7 LPA | ₹8–12 LPA |
| Highest placement | ₹18 LPA | ₹20–25 LPA |
| Career services | 450+ hiring partners, Placement assistance, Mentoring | Placement assistance (alumni network); Industry connect sessions |
| Career progression after the program | Good | Good |
| Private-sector recognition | Excellent | Excellent |
| Most-taken program | MBA – Marketing & Finance | PGDM – Marketing & Finance |
| Online programs offered | 50+ | 5+ |
| Program levels offered | UG / PG / PG Diploma / Certificate | PG Diploma / Executive Programs |
| Learning platform | AI-powered immersive LMS; Live sessions | LMS; Recorded lectures; Live expert sessions; Study material |
| 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 / strong industry exp (MBA from reputed B-school + 10+ yrs for practitioners). Avg: ~65–70% PhD; 12–15 yrs exp. B-school heritage since 1980; faculty from IITs, IIMs, reputed MNCs; AICTE norms govern adjunct faculty. |
| Difficulty level | Moderately Difficult | Very Difficult |
| PhD-eligible after master's | Yes | Yes |
| Admission sessions | January & July | January & July |
| Entrance exam required | No (merit-based) | No (merit-based; work experience preferred) |
| Campus connect | Yes | No |
| Post-enrolment support | Excellent | Average |
| Alumni feedback on program experience | Excellent | Average |
| Full-time MBA rating | 3.7/5 – Good infrastructure and global exposure | 4.2/5 – Strong PGDM curriculum and industry value |
| Key strength | Widest program range; School of AI; Study Abroad | Reputed B-school brand (IMT Ghaziabad); Executive PGDM; 5+ yrs exp preferred; Strong alumni in FMCG/Banking |
| Unique selling point | Highest scholarship variety and global exposure | Strong management curriculum for working professionals |
| See all 8 programs → | See all 13 programs → |