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 | Parul University | 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 | 21 | 13 |
| Fee range (our catalog) | ₹30,000 – ₹90,000 | ₹1,10,000 – ₹1,60,000 |
| Full name | Parul University – Centre for Distance & Online Education | Institute of Management Technology – Centre for Distance Learning (IMT CDL) |
| Location | Vadodara, Gujarat | Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh |
| Founded (online wing) | 2015 (online wing) | 1980 (CDL wing ~2000) |
| Official website | paruluniversity.ac.in ↗ | imtcdl.ac.in ↗ |
| UGC-DEB entitled | Yes | Yes |
| AICTE approved | Yes | Yes |
| NAAC grade | A+ (NAAC) | A (NAAC) |
| NIRF ranking (management) | Emerging University (NIRF listed but not ranked) | #68 |
| International recognition | UGC-DEB approved | AICTE approved; AIU recognized |
| Fee range | ₹56,000 – ₹1,85,000 | ₹1,10,000 – ₹1,40,000 |
| EMI / loan available | Yes (EMI via partner banks) | Yes |
| Scholarships | Merit-based; Early-bird discounts | Merit-based |
| Scholarship categories | Merit-Based, Sports Scholarship, Defence Scholarship, Cultural Scholarship, Alumni Benefits, Need-Based Financial Aid | Merit Scholarship, Corporate Sponsorship, Alumni Benefits, Defence Category |
| Average placement | ₹4–6 LPA | ₹8–12 LPA |
| Highest placement | ₹12–18 LPA | ₹20–25 LPA |
| Career services | Placement assistance; 400+ industry partners; Career workshops | Placement assistance (alumni network); Industry connect sessions |
| Career progression after the program | Average | Good |
| Private-sector recognition | Poor | Excellent |
| Most-taken program | MBA – Marketing & Finance | PGDM – Marketing & Finance |
| Online programs offered | 25+ | 5+ |
| Program levels offered | UG / PG / Diploma / Certificate | PG Diploma / Executive Programs |
| Learning platform | LMS; Live + Recorded sessions; Mobile app; Online proctored exams | LMS; Recorded lectures; Live expert sessions; Study material |
| Faculty qualification | 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. | 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 | Slightly Difficult | Very Difficult |
| PhD-eligible after master's | Yes | Yes |
| Admission sessions | January & July | January & July |
| Entrance exam required | No (merit-based) | No (merit-based; work experience preferred) |
| Campus connect | No | No |
| Post-enrolment support | Average | Average |
| Alumni feedback on program experience | Average | Average |
| Full-time MBA rating | 3.2/5 – Budget-friendly with multiple specializations | 4.2/5 – Strong PGDM curriculum and industry value |
| Key strength | Affordable fees; Wide specialisation range; Pay-after-placement option; Gujarat-based brand | Reputed B-school brand (IMT Ghaziabad); Executive PGDM; 5+ yrs exp preferred; Strong alumni in FMCG/Banking |
| Unique selling point | Budget-friendly programs with multiple scholarships | Strong management curriculum for working professionals |
| See all 21 programs → | See all 13 programs → |