Both universities are UGC-DEB entitled, and both run their MBA fully online. Everything below is their own published data, plus the 30 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 | Symbiosis School for Online and Digital Learning (SSODL) |
|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | UGC-DEB EntitledAICTE ApprovedNAAC A+ | UGC-DEB EntitledAICTE ApprovedNAAC A++ |
| MBA specializations in our catalog | 21 | 9 |
| Fee range (our catalog) | ₹30,000 – ₹90,000 | ₹3,70,000 |
| Full name | Parul University – Centre for Distance & Online Education | Symbiosis School for Online and Digital Learning (SSODL) |
| Location | Vadodara, Gujarat | Pune, Maharashtra |
| Founded (online wing) | 2015 (online wing) | 2023 |
| Official website | paruluniversity.ac.in ↗ | ssodl.edu.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) | #32 |
| International recognition | UGC-DEB approved | QS Ranked; Asia Pacific Quality Label |
| Fee range | ₹56,000 – ₹1,85,000 | 1,00,000 – 3,15,000 |
| EMI / loan available | Yes (EMI via partner banks) | Yes (digital EMI) |
| Scholarships | Merit-based; Early-bird discounts | INR 50,000 concession (limited) |
| Scholarship categories | Merit-Based, Sports Scholarship, Defence Scholarship, Cultural Scholarship, Alumni Benefits, Need-Based Financial Aid | Defence Personnel, Alumni, Corporate/Industry Sponsored, Merit-Based Concessions |
| Average placement | ₹4–6 LPA | ₹5–8 LPA |
| Highest placement | ₹12–18 LPA | ₹18–20 LPA |
| Career services | Placement assistance; 400+ industry partners; Career workshops | 500+ hiring firms; 100% placement record; Online job fairs |
| Career progression after the program | Average | Exceptional |
| Private-sector recognition | Poor | Excellent |
| Most-taken program | MBA – Marketing & Finance | MBA – Marketing & Hospital Administration |
| Online programs offered | 25+ | 21+ |
| Program levels offered | UG / PG / Diploma / Certificate | UG / PG / Diploma / Certificate |
| Learning platform | LMS; Live + Recorded sessions; Mobile app; Online proctored exams | Interactive LMS; Live + recorded; Online proctored exams |
| 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 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 | Slightly Difficult | Very Difficult |
| PhD-eligible after master's | Yes | Yes |
| Admission sessions | January & July | January & July |
| Entrance exam required | No (merit-based) | No |
| Campus connect | No | Yes |
| Post-enrolment support | Average | Excellent |
| Alumni feedback on program experience | Average | Excellent |
| Full-time MBA rating | 3.2/5 – Budget-friendly with multiple specializations | 3.9/5 – Strong online learning under Symbiosis brand |
| Key strength | Affordable fees; Wide specialisation range; Pay-after-placement option; Gujarat-based brand | Premium Symbiosis brand; AICTE; 100% placement track record |
| Unique selling point | Budget-friendly programs with multiple scholarships | Symbiosis brand with flexible digital learning |
| See all 21 programs → | See all 9 programs → |