Both universities are UGC-DEB entitled, and both run their MBA fully online. Everything below is their own published data, plus the 34 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 | Institute of Management Technology – Centre for Distance Learning (IMT) | Parul University |
|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | UGC-DEB EntitledAICTE ApprovedNAAC A | UGC-DEB EntitledAICTE ApprovedNAAC A+ |
| MBA specializations in our catalog | 13 | 21 |
| Fee range (our catalog) | ₹1,10,000 – ₹1,60,000 | ₹90,000 |
| Full name | Institute of Management Technology – Centre for Distance Learning (IMT CDL) | Parul University – Centre for Distance & Online Education |
| Location | Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh | Vadodara, Gujarat |
| Founded (online wing) | 1980 (CDL wing ~2000) | 2015 (online wing) |
| UGC-DEB entitled | Yes | Yes |
| AICTE approved | Yes | Yes |
| NAAC grade | A (NAAC) | A+ (NAAC) |
| NIRF ranking (management) | #68 | Emerging University (NIRF listed but not ranked) |
| International recognition | AICTE approved; AIU recognized | UGC-DEB approved |
| Fee range | ₹1,10,000 – ₹1,40,000 | ₹56,000 – ₹1,85,000 |
| EMI / loan available | Yes | Yes (EMI via partner banks) |
| Scholarships | Merit-based | Merit-based; Early-bird discounts |
| Scholarship categories | Merit Scholarship, Corporate Sponsorship, Alumni Benefits, Defence Category | Merit-Based, Sports Scholarship, Defence Scholarship, Cultural Scholarship, Alumni Benefits, Need-Based Financial Aid |
| Average placement | ₹8–12 LPA | ₹4–6 LPA |
| Highest placement | ₹20–25 LPA | ₹12–18 LPA |
| Career services | Placement assistance (alumni network); Industry connect sessions | Placement assistance; 400+ industry partners; Career workshops |
| Career progression after the degree | Good | Average |
| Most-taken specialization | PGDM – Marketing & Finance | MBA – Marketing & Finance |
| Online specializations offered | 5+ | 25+ |
| Degrees offered | PG Diploma / Executive Programs | UG / PG / Diploma / Certificate |
| Learning platform | LMS; Recorded lectures; Live expert sessions; Study material | LMS; Live + Recorded sessions; Mobile app; Online proctored exams |
| 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 + UGC-NET for full-time faculty (NAAC A+ requirement). Avg: ~60–65% PhD; 8–12 yrs combined exp. Growing research faculty base; some faculty from IITs/NITs; UGC-DEB approved standards apply. |
| PhD-eligible after master's | Yes | Yes |
| Admission sessions | January & July | January & July |
| Entrance exam required | No (merit-based; work experience preferred) | No (merit-based) |
| Campus connect | No | No |
| Post-enrolment support | Average | Average |
| Alumni feedback on the learning experience | Average | Average |
| Key strength | Reputed B-school brand (IMT Ghaziabad); Executive PGDM; 5+ yrs exp preferred; Strong alumni in FMCG/Banking | Affordable fees; Wide specialisation range; Pay-after-placement option; Gujarat-based brand |
| Unique selling point | Strong management curriculum for working professionals | Budget-friendly programs with multiple scholarships |
| See all 13 specializations → | See all 21 specializations → |