- BAOU
- Ahmedabad, Gujarat
- Sharda Online
- Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh
- BAOU rating
- undefined/5
- Sharda Online rating
- undefined/5
- Shared programmes
- 2
- Both UGC-entitled
- Yes
BAOU or Sharda Online? The short answer
Cheaper: BAOU — ₹5,300 against ₹1,05,000 — ₹99,700 less across the full programme. Better recognised: BAOU (UGC Official BAOU UGC page: Section 2(f), 12(B), Category-I, UGC-DEB Official page states ODL programmes approved by DEB and online entitlement, NAAC A++ (3.55) stated on official BAOU page). Pick BAOU if cost decides it; pick BAOU if the approval stack and career support…
- Cheaper
- BAOU
- ₹5,300 against ₹1,05,000 — ₹99,700 less across the full programme.
- Better recognised
- BAOU
- UGC Official BAOU UGC page: Section 2(f), 12(B), Category-I, UGC-DEB Official page states ODL programmes approved by DEB and online entitlement, NAAC A++ (3.55) stated on official BAOU page
Reviewed 1 October 2026. Figures are taken from the universities' own published material.
Which one suits you, by learner type
| You are | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| On a tight budget | BAOU | Lowest published cost of ownership: ₹5,300 against ₹1,05,000 — ₹99,700 less across the full programme. |
| Fresher, first degree | BAOU | Strongest approval stack on this page: UGC Official BAOU UGC page: Section 2(f), 12(B), Category-I, UGC-DEB Official page states ODL programmes approved by DEB and online entitlement, NAAC A++ (3.55) stated on official BAOU page. That is what a first employer checks. |
| Government-job aspirant | BAOU | BAOU is a state/open university with UGC Official BAOU UGC page: Section 2(f), 12(B), Category-I, UGC-DEB Official page states ODL programmes approved by DEB and online entitlement, NAAC A++ (3.55) stated on official BAOU page — the paperwork recruitment boards ask for is straightforward. |
| Wants placement support | Ask both | Neither publishes cohort placement data for online learners. Career assistance is not a placement guarantee — ask for the last session's numbers in writing. |
What you actually pay — Bachelor
Tuition is only part of it. This is the full published outgo, including registration and examination fees.
| Cost head | BAOU | Sharda Online |
|---|---|---|
| Programme / tuition fee | ₹5,300 | ₹1,05,000 |
| Registration fee | Not published by the university | Not published by the university |
| Examination fee | Not published by the university | Not published by the university |
| No-cost EMI from | No EMI plan published | No EMI plan published |
| Total outgo on published figures | ₹5,300 | ₹1,05,000 |
What is still missing
- BAOU does not publish its registration fee, examination fee for this programme.
- Sharda Online does not publish its registration fee, examination fee for this programme.
We publish the gap rather than an estimate. Ask the admission desk for it in writing before you pay.
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Side-by-side comparison
| Parameter | BAOU | Sharda Online |
|---|---|---|
| Established | 1994 | 2009 |
| Location | Ahmedabad, Gujarat | Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh |
| Approvals | UGC Official BAOU UGC page: Section 2(f), 12(B), Category-I · UGC-DEB Official page states ODL programmes approved by DEB and online entitlement · NAAC A++ (3.55) stated on official BAOU page | UGC-DEB Entitled for online / distance-mode delivery · NAAC Accredited with A+ grade · AICTE Recognised for professional programmes such as MBA and MCA · WES Evaluated by World Education Services |
| Fee band | ₹5,300 – ₹2,40,000 | ₹1,05,000 – ₹1,20,000 |
| Programmes tracked | 34 | 4 |
| Learner rating | undefined/5 (undefined reviews) | undefined/5 (undefined reviews) |
| Type | ||
| Key strength | Official BAOU UGC page: Section 2(f), 12(B), Category-I | UGC-entitled Higher Educational Institution; online programmes listed as UGC-entitled |
| Parameter | BAOU | Sharda Online |
|---|---|---|
| Established | 1994 | 2009 |
| Location | Ahmedabad, Gujarat | Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh |
| Approvals | UGC Official BAOU UGC page: Section 2(f), 12(B), Category-I · UGC-DEB Official page states ODL programmes approved by DEB and online entitlement · NAAC A++ (3.55) stated on official BAOU page | UGC-DEB Entitled for online / distance-mode delivery · NAAC Accredited with A+ grade · AICTE Recognised for professional programmes such as MBA and MCA · WES Evaluated by World Education Services |
| Fee band | ₹5,300 – ₹2,40,000 | ₹1,05,000 – ₹1,20,000 |
| Programmes tracked | 34 | 4 |
| Learner rating | undefined/5 (undefined reviews) | undefined/5 (undefined reviews) |
| Type | ||
| Key strength | Official BAOU UGC page: Section 2(f), 12(B), Category-I | UGC-entitled Higher Educational Institution; online programmes listed as UGC-entitled |
Fee comparison
| Programme | BAOU | Sharda Online |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) | ₹5,300 – ₹2,40,000 | ₹1,05,000 – ₹1,20,000 |
| Master of Business Administration (MBA) | ₹5,300 – ₹2,40,000 | ₹1,05,000 – ₹1,20,000 |
| Programme | BAOU | Sharda Online |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) | ₹5,300 – ₹2,40,000 | ₹1,05,000 – ₹1,20,000 |
| Master of Business Administration (MBA) | ₹5,300 – ₹2,40,000 | ₹1,05,000 – ₹1,20,000 |
Common programmes
Strengths and trade-offs
BAOU
Strengths
Things to weigh
Sharda Online
Strengths
Things to weigh
Which should you choose
Choose BAOU if you want official baou ugc page: section 2(f), 12(b), category-i.
Choose Sharda Online if you want ugc-entitled higher educational institution; online programmes listed as ugc-entitled.
References
Frequently asked questions
BAOU stands out for official baou ugc page: section 2(f), 12(b), category-i, while Sharda Online leads on ugc-entitled higher educational institution; online programmes listed as ugc-entitled. Both are UGC-entitled, so the decision comes down to fee, specialisation depth and delivery style.
BAOU sits in the ₹5,300 – ₹2,40,000 band and Sharda Online in the ₹1,05,000 – ₹1,20,000 band for a full programme.
Yes. BAOU holds UGC Official BAOU UGC page: Section 2(f), 12(B), Category-I · UGC-DEB Official page states ODL programmes approved by DEB and online entitlement · NAAC A++ (3.55) stated on official BAOU page and Sharda Online holds UGC-DEB Entitled for online / distance-mode delivery · NAAC Accredited with A+ grade · AICTE Recognised for professional programmes such as MBA and MCA · WES Evaluated by World Education Services, so both awards are treated on par with regular degrees.
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