Best Online MBA Programs in India with Low Fees
Best Online MBA Programs in India with Low Fees
If low fee is the priority, go for UGC-DEB approved government universities. Total fee for 2 years now starts at Rs 54k and goes up to Rs 2L for private brand names.
Here is the current low-fee stack in India:
Cheapest Tier – Under Rs 70k total
|
University |
Total 2-year Fee |
Accreditation |
Why pick |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Mizoram University Online |
Rs 54,260 – 56,900 |
NAAC ‘A’ Govt |
Cheapest UGC-approved MBA in India |
|
Andhra University Online |
Rs 57,200 – 62,200 |
NAAC ‘A’ Govt |
Govt university, very low fee |
|
Bharathiar University Online |
Rs 52,630 |
NAAC ‘A’ |
Another govt option |
|
IGNOU |
Rs 62,000 – 66,000 |
UGC, AICTE Approved |
Gold standard for govt jobs, Rs 15,500 per sem, extendable 2-4 years |
|
KL University (KLEF) |
Rs 65,500 |
NAAC A++ |
Private but A++ at govt price |
Low Tier – Rs 70k – 1.1L
|
University |
Total Fee |
USP |
|---|---|---|
|
GLA University |
Rs 90,000 |
NAAC A, live classes |
|
Parul University |
Rs 90,000 |
UGC approved |
|
Uttaranchal University |
Rs 92,000 |
UGC-DEB Recognized |
|
Karnataka State Open University |
Rs 80,000 |
Govt open univ |
|
LPU Online |
~Rs 1,06,000 |
NAAC A++, placement support |
Best Value Brand Tier – Rs 1.5L – 2L (If you want placement support)
These are not cheapest but still 1/10th of IIMs and NIRF ranked:
Amity University Online – Rs 1,99,000 – UGC, NAAC A+, QS Ranked, Harvard case studies
Jain University Online – Rs 1,60,000 approx – NAAC A++, 20+ specializations
NMIMS Global – Rs 1,68,000 approx – NAAC A+, best for working professionals
Manipal University Jaipur – Rs 1,80,000
Which one should you pick?
if your goal is govt jobs / OTET / teaching + MBA degree: Take IGNOU. Cheapest, everywhere accepted, no entrance, you can do it alongside B.Ed.
If you want corporate job + low fee: Mizoram University or Andhra University – both govt, valid for all govt exams, WES approved if you plan abroad later.
If you want brand + EMI + placement assistance under 2L: Amity Online or LPU Online – Amity is NIRF #29 in Management, LPU is #38.
Admission checklist
Eligibility: Graduation any stream 50% (45% for reserved). No CAT/MAT needed for most affordable ones.
Cycle: January & July. July 2026 admissions open now.
Documents: Degree, Aadhaar, photo.
All the above are 100% online – live + recorded, exams online proctored.