Every parameter below is for the Online MBA, taken from each university’s own disclosure and the public ranking data.
Only universities with a current UGC-DEB entitlement are listed.
Phagwara, Punjab
Noida, Delhi NCR
| Parameter | Lovely Professional University (LPU Online) | Amity University Online |
|---|---|---|
| Recognition and approvals | ||
| UGC-DEB entitlement | Entitled — current to 2027 | Entitled |
| NAAC grade | A++ | A++ |
| NAAC CGPA | 3.68 | 3.36 |
| NIRF rank | #27 | #32 |
| AICTE approval | Approved | Approved |
| Global recognition (WES, AIU, ICAS) | WES listed; Association of Commonwealth Universities | WES recognised; WASC; QAA |
| Institution status | Private state university | — |
| Fees and financing | ||
| Flagship programme total fee (INR) | ₹2,00,000 | ₹1,99,000 |
| Per semester fee (INR) | ₹50,000 | ₹49,750 |
| Zero-cost EMI from (INR / month) | ₹4,166 | ₹4,150 |
| Examination fee | Included in the semester fee | — |
| Convocation charge | ₹2,500 (one-off) | — |
| Scholarships and concessions | Up to 25% — merit, armed forces, sport | — |
| Academics and delivery | ||
| Specialisations offered | 10 — digital marketing, analytics, finance, supply chain | 12 — marketing, finance, IT, operations |
| LMS platform and app | LPU e-Connect (Android and iOS) | Amity Online LMS with mobile app |
| Live class schedule | Weekend live plus weekday evening doubt sessions | Live weekend sessions, recordings on demand |
| Faculty mix | Predominantly in-house faculty | — |
| Examination mode | Remotely proctored, self-booked slots | Remote proctored |
| Interview and resume support | Included — LPU placement wing | — |
| Degree equivalence note | At par with on-campus study under the UGC 2020 regulations. | — |
| Outcomes and ROI | ||
| Placement support engagement (%) | 90% | 85% |
| Median reported package (LPA) | 7.2 LPA | 7 LPA |
| Highest reported package (LPA) | 15 LPA | 13 LPA |
| Named recruiters | Amazon, Cognizant, Wipro, TCS, ICICI Bank, Capgemini | — |
| Alumni network | LPU alumni network, 6 lakh+ members | — |
| Student sentiment | ||
| Overall rating (out of 5) | 4.8 / 5 | 4.7 / 5 |
| Faculty and pedagogy rating | 4.6 / 5 | — |
| LMS and support rating | 4.7 / 5 | — |
| Would recommend (%) | 91% | 89% |
Lovely Professional University (LPU Online): Fee schedule 2026–27, NIRF 2025, 2,608 verified reviews.
Lovely Professional University (LPU Online) ranks higher; Amity University Online costs ₹1,000 less. Neither wins outright, so the choice is prestige against price.
We publish no composite score, because a single number hides the decision you actually have to make. Weigh the fee, the rank and the placement record against your own budget and timeline.
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Fees come from published university schedules, rankings from NIRF, entitlement from the UGC-DEB list, and salary figures from alumni who reported them to us. Each university page carries the date its data was last checked.