Both universities are UGC-DEB entitled, and both run their MBA fully online. Everything below is their own published data, plus the 17 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 | Symbiosis School for Online and Digital Learning (SSODL) |
|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | UGC-DEB EntitledAICTE ApprovedA+ (QS Ranked) | UGC-DEB EntitledAICTE ApprovedNAAC A++ |
| MBA specializations in our catalog | 8 | 9 |
| Fee range (our catalog) | ₹2,07,000 – ₹4,13,000 | ₹3,70,000 |
| Full name | Amity University Online | Symbiosis School for Online and Digital Learning (SSODL) |
| Location | Noida, Uttar Pradesh | Pune, Maharashtra |
| Founded (online wing) | 2021 | 2023 |
| Official website | amityonline.com ↗ | ssodl.edu.in ↗ |
| UGC-DEB entitled | Yes | Yes |
| AICTE approved | Yes | Yes |
| NAAC grade | A+ (QS Ranked) | A++ (NAAC) |
| NIRF ranking (management) | #48 | #32 |
| International recognition | WASC-USA; QAA-UK; ACCA-UK; QS | QS Ranked; Asia Pacific Quality Label |
| Fee range | 94,000 – 4,75,000 | 1,00,000 – 3,15,000 |
| EMI / loan available | Yes (no-cost EMI) | Yes (digital EMI) |
| Scholarships | Early-bird; Merit scholarships | INR 50,000 concession (limited) |
| 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 | Defence Personnel, Alumni, Corporate/Industry Sponsored, Merit-Based Concessions |
| Average placement | ₹4–7 LPA | ₹5–8 LPA |
| Highest placement | ₹18 LPA | ₹18–20 LPA |
| Career services | 450+ hiring partners, Placement assistance, Mentoring | 500+ hiring firms; 100% placement record; Online job fairs |
| Career progression after the program | Good | Exceptional |
| Private-sector recognition | Excellent | Excellent |
| Most-taken program | MBA – Marketing & Finance | MBA – Marketing & Hospital Administration |
| Online programs offered | 50+ | 21+ |
| Program levels offered | UG / PG / PG Diploma / Certificate | UG / PG / Diploma / Certificate |
| Learning platform | AI-powered immersive LMS; Live sessions | Interactive LMS; Live + recorded; Online proctored 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 mandatory for senior faculty; PG 55%+NET for junior. Avg: ~70–75% PhD holders; 12–15 yrs exp. Faculty shared with SIBM/SCMHRD/SIC Pune campuses — same quality as on-campus Symbiosis programs. |
| 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 |
| Campus connect | Yes | Yes |
| Post-enrolment support | Excellent | Excellent |
| Alumni feedback on program experience | Excellent | Excellent |
| Full-time MBA rating | 3.7/5 – Good infrastructure and global exposure | 3.9/5 – Strong online learning under Symbiosis brand |
| Key strength | Widest program range; School of AI; Study Abroad | Premium Symbiosis brand; AICTE; 100% placement track record |
| Unique selling point | Highest scholarship variety and global exposure | Symbiosis brand with flexible digital learning |
| See all 8 programs → | See all 9 programs → |