Lovely Professional University (LPU Online)
Phagwara, Punjab
NIRF #31NAAC A++
Total fee
₹1.62L
Median CTC
—
EMI from
₹6,733
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Lovely Professional University (LPU Online) vs Chandigarh University Online
Put up to three UGC-DEB entitled universities side by side on total fee, NIRF band, examination mode, EMI terms and the placement record each one actually discloses. The comparison is free to read.
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CU
Chandigarh University Online
Mohali, Punjab
NIRF #27NAAC A+
Total fee
₹2.2L
Median CTC
7.2 LPA
EMI from
₹4,583
The full matrix
| Parameter | Lovely Professional University (LPU Online) | Chandigarh University Online |
|---|---|---|
| Recognition and approvals | ||
| UGC-DEB entitlement | Entitled by UGC for online programmes | Entitled |
| NAAC grade | A++ | A+ |
| NAAC CGPA | — | 3.41 |
| NIRF rank | #31 | #27 |
| AICTE approval | Approved | Approved |
| Global recognition (WES, AIU, ICAS) | WES; member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities; QS World University Rankings 2026: 901–950 | — |
| Institution status | Private state university under the LPU Act, 2005 | — |
| Fees and financing | ||
| Flagship programme total fee (INR) | ₹1,61,600 | ₹2,20,000 |
| Per semester fee (INR) | ₹40,400 | ₹55,000 |
| Zero-cost EMI from (INR / month) | ₹6,733 | ₹4,583 |
| Examination fee | ₹2,000 per semester (included in the semester fee) | — |
| Scholarships and concessions | 20% student grant (valid till 24 Oct 2026). One-time ₹1,000 registration fee extra. Free degree for verified national or international achievements in sport, research or culture. | — |
| Academics and delivery | ||
| Specialisations offered | Finance, Marketing, Human Resource Management, International Business | — |
| LMS platform and app | LPU e-Connect LMS and the LPU Online Education app (Android and iOS) | CU Online portal |
| Live class schedule | Live and recorded sessions; 8–10 hours a week recommended; new batch every 6 months | — |
| Faculty mix | University faculty | — |
| Examination mode | Online, remotely proctored (face and ID check, webcam monitoring) | Online web-proctored |
| Interview and resume support | Placement support with a Professional Enhancement Programme; LinkedIn Learning access included | — |
| Degree equivalence note | UGC-entitled online degree, equivalent to a regular on-campus degree under the UGC (ODL and Online Programmes) Regulations, 2020. | — |
| Outcomes and ROI | ||
| Placement support engagement (%) | — | 92% |
| Median reported package (LPA) | — | 7.2 LPA |
| Highest reported package (LPA) | — | 18 LPA |
| Student sentiment | ||
| Overall rating (out of 5) | 5 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Would recommend (%) | — | 86% |
Lovely Professional University (LPU Online): Fees, specialisations, LMS and delivery: lpuonline.com Online MBA page, checked 16 Oct 2026. NIRF 2025 University rank 31 (nirfindia.org). NAAC A++, UGC entitlement and AICTE approval as stated by LPU Online. Exam process: LPU Online proctored-examination disclosure 2022-23. QS 2026 band 901–950.
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A comparison shows a trade-off,
A comparison shows a trade-off,
not a winner
Chandigarh University Online ranks higher; Lovely Professional University (LPU Online) costs ₹58,400 less. Neither wins outright, so the choice is prestige against price.
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A composite score hides the trade-off you actually have to make. We show the fee, the rank and the placement record separately, mark the better figure on each row, and let you weigh them yourself.
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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.