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 | Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS) | Symbiosis School for Online and Digital Learning (SSODL) |
|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | UGC-DEB EntitledAICTE ApprovedNAAC A++ | UGC-DEB EntitledAICTE ApprovedNAAC A++ |
| MBA specializations in our catalog | 12 | 9 |
| Fee range (our catalog) | ₹1,96,000 – ₹4,00,000 | ₹3,70,000 |
| Full name | Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies – Centre for Distance & Online Education | Symbiosis School for Online and Digital Learning (SSODL) |
| Location | Mumbai, Maharashtra | Pune, Maharashtra |
| Founded (online wing) | 1981 | 2023 |
| Official website | online.nmims.edu ↗ | ssodl.edu.in ↗ |
| UGC-DEB entitled | Yes | Yes |
| AICTE approved | Yes | Yes |
| NAAC grade | A++ (NAAC) | A++ (NAAC) |
| NIRF ranking (management) | #24 | #32 |
| International recognition | AACSB, WES, AIU recognized; globally accepted MBA degree | QS Ranked; Asia Pacific Quality Label |
| Fee range | 25000-400000 | 1,00,000 – 3,15,000 |
| EMI / loan available | Yes (zero-interest EMI) | Yes (digital EMI) |
| Scholarships | Merit-based; Government schemes | INR 50,000 concession (limited) |
| Scholarship categories | Defence Personnel | Defence Personnel, Alumni, Corporate/Industry Sponsored, Merit-Based Concessions |
| Average placement | 25 LPA | ₹5–8 LPA |
| Highest placement | 67 LPA | ₹18–20 LPA |
| Career services | Job portal, Profile dev, Interview prep, Career coaching | 500+ hiring firms; 100% placement record; Online job fairs |
| Career progression after the program | Exceptional | Exceptional |
| Private-sector recognition | Excellent | Excellent |
| Most-taken program | MBA- Business Management | MBA – Marketing & Hospital Administration |
| Online programs offered | 30+ | 21+ |
| Program levels offered | UG / PG / PG Diploma / Certificate | UG / PG / Diploma / Certificate |
| Learning platform | Mobile + Desktop LMS; Live & recorded lectures | Interactive LMS; Live + recorded; Online proctored exams |
| 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 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 | Very Difficult | Very Difficult |
| PhD-eligible after master's | Yes | Yes |
| Admission sessions | January & July | January & July |
| Entrance exam required | No | No |
| Campus connect | Yes 2 days | Yes |
| Post-enrolment support | Excellent | Excellent |
| Alumni feedback on program experience | Excellent | Excellent |
| Full-time MBA rating | 4.5- Strong brand,high ROI | 3.9/5 – Strong online learning under Symbiosis brand |
| Key strength | Strong brand in Finance & Mgmt; Career services | Premium Symbiosis brand; AICTE; 100% placement track record |
| Unique selling point | Strong brand in Finance & Mgmt; Career services | Symbiosis brand with flexible digital learning |
| See all 12 programs → | See all 9 programs → |