Both universities are UGC-DEB entitled, and both run their MBA fully online. Everything below is their own published data, plus the 25 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.
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| Parameter | Institute of Management Technology – Centre for Distance Learning (IMT) | Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS) |
|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | UGC-DEB EntitledAICTE ApprovedNAAC A | UGC-DEB EntitledAICTE ApprovedNAAC A++ |
| MBA specializations in our catalog | 13 | 12 |
| Fee range (our catalog) | ₹1,10,000 – ₹1,60,000 | ₹1,96,000 – ₹4,00,000 |
| Full name | Institute of Management Technology – Centre for Distance Learning (IMT CDL) | Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies – Centre for Distance & Online Education |
| Location | Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh | Mumbai, Maharashtra |
| Founded (online wing) | 1980 (CDL wing ~2000) | 1981 |
| UGC-DEB entitled | Yes | Yes |
| AICTE approved | Yes | Yes |
| NAAC grade | A (NAAC) | A++ (NAAC) |
| NIRF ranking (management) | #68 | #24 |
| International recognition | AICTE approved; AIU recognized | AACSB, WES, AIU recognized; globally accepted MBA degree |
| Fee range | ₹1,10,000 – ₹1,40,000 | 25000-400000 |
| EMI / loan available | Yes | Yes (zero-interest EMI) |
| Scholarships | Merit-based | Merit-based; Government schemes |
| Scholarship categories | Merit Scholarship, Corporate Sponsorship, Alumni Benefits, Defence Category | Defence Personnel |
| Average placement | ₹8–12 LPA | 25 LPA |
| Highest placement | ₹20–25 LPA | 67 LPA |
| Career services | Placement assistance (alumni network); Industry connect sessions | Job portal, Profile dev, Interview prep, Career coaching |
| Career progression after the degree | Good | Exceptional |
| Most-taken specialization | PGDM – Marketing & Finance | MBA- Business Management |
| Online specializations offered | 5+ | 30+ |
| Degrees offered | PG Diploma / Executive Programs | UG / PG / PG Diploma / Certificate |
| Learning platform | LMS; Recorded lectures; Live expert sessions; Study material | Mobile + Desktop LMS; Live & recorded lectures |
| Faculty qualification | 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. | Min: PhD (mandatory for Asst Prof+) + UGC-NET/SET; PG 55% min. Avg: ~70% PhD holders; 10–15 yrs combined teaching + industry exp. 225+ faculty; 800+ yrs industry exp (combined); 400+ yrs teaching exp (combined). |
| PhD-eligible after master's | Yes | Yes |
| Admission sessions | January & July | January & July |
| Entrance exam required | No (merit-based; work experience preferred) | No |
| Campus connect | No | Yes 2 days |
| Post-enrolment support | Average | Excellent |
| Alumni feedback on the learning experience | Average | Excellent |
| Key strength | Reputed B-school brand (IMT Ghaziabad); Executive PGDM; 5+ yrs exp preferred; Strong alumni in FMCG/Banking | Strong brand in Finance & Mgmt; Career services |
| Unique selling point | Strong management curriculum for working professionals | Strong brand in Finance & Mgmt; Career services |
| See all 13 specializations → | See all 12 specializations → |