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Manipal Online MBA vs IICT Corporate MBA: which one fits you?
Manipal University Jaipur’s online MBA is a UGC-entitled degree at ₹1,75,000 over two years, with fixed intake deadlines. IICT’s Corporate MBA is an MBA Diploma awarded by the institute for ₹32,150, with a Fast-track 1 year option, admission in any month and 28 specialisations. If you need a university degree, Manipal is a credible option. If you want the management qualification sooner and for under a fifth of the fee, IICT is the stronger fit.
- ₹1,42,850 less — than Manipal University Jaipur’s online MBA fee
- 1 year — on IICT’s fast track, against Manipal’s 2 years
- Any month — IICT admits all year; Manipal works to intake deadlines
Side by side
| Manipal Online MBA | IICT Corporate MBA | |
|---|---|---|
| What you receive | Online MBA degree from Manipal University Jaipur | Corporate MBA — MBA Diploma (Master’s Diploma in Business Administration), awarded by IICT |
| Total fee | ₹1,75,000 including taxes (₹43,750 a semester) | ₹32,150 for the Corporate MBA · ₹22,555 for the 1-year Executive MBA (graduates with 3+ years’ work experience) |
| Duration | 2 years, up to 4 | 2 years, or Fast-track 1 year with the full syllabus on a compressed exam schedule |
| When you can start | Fixed intake deadlines | Open all year — start in any month |
| Entrance test | None mandatory; CAT/MAT/GMAT scores optional | None — direct admission |
| Eligibility | Graduation with at least 50% (45% reserved categories) | Any graduate, with no minimum percentage; final-year students can apply |
| Specialisations | 13 — including Finance, Analytics & Data Science, BFSI, Supply Chain and Digital Marketing | 28 — including Finance, Marketing, HR, Foreign Trade, Banking, Hospital Management and Logistics |
| How you study | Fully online | Self-paced, with no classes to attend: printed study kits, an online student portal and online expert sessions |
| Exams and evaluation | Online proctored exams from home; 70% exam, 30% internal | Semester exams you can take at a centre, online or by post |
| Paying the fee | Semester instalments | Flexi EMI; concessions for defence personnel, single girl child and SC/ST candidates |
| Status | UGC-entitled online degree; NAAC A+ | Autonomous, non-UGC institution operating legally since 1997; registered under the Societies Registration Act 1860 |
| University degree option | Yes — the MBA itself is a university degree | Yes — IICT also guides MBA degree admission with Subharti University and Amity University; the university awards the degree |
Which one fits you
Manipal is the better fit if…
- a role, promotion rule or further study requires a university MBA degree
- you want analytics- or BFSI-focused electives from a university
- you have the budget for ₹1.75 lakh over two years
IICT is the better fit if…
- you want an MBA for under a fifth of the fee — ₹32,150, with Flexi EMI
- you want to finish in 1 year on the fast track
- you would rather start now than wait for the next intake deadline
- your graduation score is under 50% — any graduate can apply
- your field is specialised — Foreign Trade, Insurance, Hospital Management, Logistics — with 28 specialisations to choose from
Not a ceiling: PNB Housing Finance’s annual reports record its former MD & CEO, Girish Kousgi — now MD & CEO of IIFL Home Finance — as holding an executive master’s diploma in Business Administration from IICT.
The bottom line
Manipal University Jaipur’s online MBA is a solid university degree, and for anyone who needs one it is worth a look.
For a working professional who wants a recognised management qualification and a quick return on it, IICT’s Corporate MBA covers the ground in as little as a year for ₹1.4 lakh less. If you later need a university degree, IICT’s advisors can guide that route too.
Need a university degree instead?
IICT offers two routes. Its own Corporate MBA is an MBA Diploma awarded by the institute — the practical, lower-cost choice for most working professionals. If the role you are aiming for asks for a university degree, IICT also guides MBA degree admission with Subharti University (₹65,000, or ₹67,000 in instalments) and Amity University, and the university awards the degree. Either way, one advisor helps you pick the route that fits what you need the MBA for.
Subharti MBA — ₹65,000 · About IICT · MBA degree vs MBA diploma
Questions students ask
What is the Manipal online MBA fee?
Online Manipal lists ₹1,75,000 including taxes for Manipal University Jaipur’s online MBA, or ₹43,750 a semester. It sometimes offers early-bird discounts.
How much cheaper is IICT than Manipal?
IICT’s Corporate MBA costs ₹32,150 in total — ₹1,42,850 less than Manipal University Jaipur’s online MBA. IICT’s 1-year Executive MBA is ₹22,555.
Do I need CAT or MAT for either?
No. Manipal University Jaipur lists CAT/MAT/GMAT scores as optional. IICT has no entrance test, and any graduate — including final-year students — can apply.
Is IICT’s MBA a degree?
IICT’s Corporate MBA is an MBA Diploma (Master’s Diploma in Business Administration) awarded by the institute. For a university MBA degree, IICT guides admission with Subharti University and Amity University, and the university awards the degree.
Sources
Fees, durations and admission rules as published by each institution, checked November 2026. Confirm the current figure before you pay.