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.
A dash means the university has not published that detail.
| Parameter | Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS) | Institute of Management Technology – Centre for Distance Learning (IMT) |
|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | UGC-DEB EntitledAICTE ApprovedNAAC A++ | UGC-DEB EntitledAICTE ApprovedNAAC A |
| MBA specializations in our catalog | 12 | 13 |
| Fee range (our catalog) | ₹1,96,000 – ₹4,00,000 | ₹1,10,000 – ₹1,60,000 |
| Full name | Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies – Centre for Distance & Online Education | Institute of Management Technology – Centre for Distance Learning (IMT CDL) |
| Location | Mumbai, Maharashtra | Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh |
| Founded (online wing) | 1981 | 1980 (CDL wing ~2000) |
| Official website | online.nmims.edu ↗ | imtcdl.ac.in ↗ |
| UGC-DEB entitled | Yes | Yes |
| AICTE approved | Yes | Yes |
| NAAC grade | A++ (NAAC) | A (NAAC) |
| NIRF ranking (management) | #24 | #68 |
| International recognition | AACSB, WES, AIU recognized; globally accepted MBA degree | AICTE approved; AIU recognized |
| Fee range | 25000-400000 | ₹1,10,000 – ₹1,40,000 |
| EMI / loan available | Yes (zero-interest EMI) | Yes |
| Scholarships | Merit-based; Government schemes | Merit-based |
| Scholarship categories | Defence Personnel | Merit Scholarship, Corporate Sponsorship, Alumni Benefits, Defence Category |
| Average placement | 25 LPA | ₹8–12 LPA |
| Highest placement | 67 LPA | ₹20–25 LPA |
| Career services | Job portal, Profile dev, Interview prep, Career coaching | Placement assistance (alumni network); Industry connect sessions |
| Career progression after the program | Exceptional | Good |
| Private-sector recognition | Excellent | Excellent |
| Most-taken program | MBA- Business Management | PGDM – Marketing & Finance |
| Online programs offered | 30+ | 5+ |
| Program levels offered | UG / PG / PG Diploma / Certificate | PG Diploma / Executive Programs |
| Learning platform | Mobile + Desktop LMS; Live & recorded lectures | LMS; Recorded lectures; Live expert sessions; Study material |
| Faculty qualification | 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). | 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 | Very Difficult | Very Difficult |
| PhD-eligible after master's | Yes | Yes |
| Admission sessions | January & July | January & July |
| Entrance exam required | No | No (merit-based; work experience preferred) |
| Campus connect | Yes 2 days | No |
| Post-enrolment support | Excellent | Average |
| Alumni feedback on program experience | Excellent | Average |
| Full-time MBA rating | 4.5- Strong brand,high ROI | 4.2/5 – Strong PGDM curriculum and industry value |
| Key strength | Strong brand in Finance & Mgmt; Career services | Reputed B-school brand (IMT Ghaziabad); Executive PGDM; 5+ yrs exp preferred; Strong alumni in FMCG/Banking |
| Unique selling point | Strong brand in Finance & Mgmt; Career services | Strong management curriculum for working professionals |
| See all 12 programs → | See all 13 programs → |