1 What does it cost, and how is the fee split?
| Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total fee | 90000 |
| Semester-wise | 37500 |
| Annual — Year 1 | 60000 |
| Annual — Year 2 | 60000 |
| Discount on annual payment | 0.2 |
| One-time payment | 90000 |
| Discount on one-time payment | 0.4 |
2 How does Parul's fee compare?
At ₹90,000, this is the cheapest of the 11 Marketing specializations we list across 9 universities — ₹70,000 below the median of ₹1,60,000. The cheapest is this one; the most expensive is NMIMS at ₹4,00,000. Fee is one input — check UGC-DEB status, credential and placement figures on each page before deciding.
| Same specialization elsewhere | Total fee |
|---|---|
| IMT CDL — Marketing Management PG Diploma · 15 Months | ₹1,10,000 |
| Sikkim Manipal — Marketing Management MBA · 2 years | ₹1,20,000 |
| LPU — Marketing Management MBA · 2 years | ₹1,46,240 |
| NMIMS — Working Executive - Marketing Management MBA · 2 years | ₹4,00,000 |
See all 11 Marketing specializations → · Cheapest online MBA in Marketing, ranked →
3 Who awards it — what does Parul publish about itself?
Profile
- Full name
- Parul University – Centre for Distance & Online Education
- Location
- Vadodara, Gujarat
- Founded (online wing)
- 2015 (online wing)
Recognition
- UGC-DEB entitled
- Yes
- AICTE approved
- Yes
- NAAC grade
- A+ (NAAC)
- NIRF ranking (management)
- Emerging University (NIRF listed but not ranked)
- International recognition
- UGC-DEB approved
Cost & funding
- Fee range
- ₹56,000 – ₹1,85,000
- EMI / loan available
- Yes (EMI via partner banks)
- Scholarships
- Merit-based; Early-bird discounts
- Scholarship categories
- Merit-Based, Sports Scholarship, Defence Scholarship, Cultural Scholarship, Alumni Benefits, Need-Based Financial Aid
Outcomes
- Average placement
- ₹4–6 LPA
- Highest placement
- ₹12–18 LPA
- Career services
- Placement assistance; 400+ industry partners; Career workshops
- Career progression after the degree
- Average
- Most-taken specialization
- MBA – Marketing & Finance
Degrees & teaching
- Online specializations offered
- 25+
- Degrees offered
- UG / PG / Diploma / Certificate
- Learning platform
- LMS; Live + Recorded sessions; Mobile app; 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.
- PhD-eligible after master's
- Yes
Admissions & support
- Admission sessions
- January & July
- Entrance exam required
- No (merit-based)
- Campus connect
- No
- Post-enrolment support
- Average
- Alumni feedback on the learning experience
- Average
- Key strength
- Affordable fees; Wide specialisation range; Pay-after-placement option; Gujarat-based brand
- Unique selling point
- Budget-friendly programs with multiple scholarships
4 Can you get a loan, a scholarship or campus access?
Scholarship detail: 0.3
Evaluation: Internal Assessment – 30% End Semester Examination – 70%
5 Who is eligible?
Educational Qualification: Candidate should have completed any bachelor degree with minimum 50% marks for General category and 45% for Reserve category from the recognised university. No Age Restrictions: The Online MBA program welcomes learners of all ages, whether fresh school graduates or working professionals seeking higher education.
6 How do you register?
Go to the official admission website, register with your basic details (name, email, and mobile number), and choose your preferred MBA specialization
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Fill out the digital application form with your personal and academic history
Upload clear scans of your graduation mark sheets, degree certificate, government-issued photo ID (like an Aadhaar card), and a passport-size photograph
Pay the application fee and the first-semester or full program fee via the online payment gateway options
Once the university verifies your submitted documents, you will receive an official admission confirmation along with your Learning Management System (LMS) login details
7 What careers does it lead to?
Management Consulting
Marketing Management
Finance Professional
Product Management
Operations Management
8 Who should take this specialization?
Aspiring learners
Anyone interested in Master of Business Administration from a recognized university