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DU SOL vs KUK CDOE: Fees, Approvals & Which Is Better

An objective, parameter-by-parameter comparison of University of Delhi – School of Open Learning and Kurukshetra University (CDOE) for online learners.

Last updated 2026-08-10
DU SOL
Delhi, Delhi
KUK CDOE
Kurukshetra, Haryana
DU SOL rating
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KUK CDOE rating
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Shared programmes
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Both UGC-entitled
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DU SOL or KUK CDOE? The short answer

Cheaper: DU SOL — ₹10,870 against ₹72,661 — ₹61,791 less across the full programme. Better recognised: KUK CDOE (UGC Recognised by the University Grants Commission, UGC-DEB Distance Education Bureau recognised, AICTE Approved programmes). Pick DU SOL if cost decides it; pick KUK CDOE if the approval stack and career support matter more.

Cheaper
DU SOL
₹10,870 against ₹72,661 — ₹61,791 less across the full programme.
Better recognised
KUK CDOE
UGC Recognised by the University Grants Commission, UGC-DEB Distance Education Bureau recognised, AICTE Approved programmes

Reviewed 1 October 2026. Figures are taken from the universities' own published material.

Which one suits you, by learner type

DU SOL vs KUK CDOE — recommendation by learner type
You arePickWhy
On a tight budgetDU SOLLowest published cost of ownership: ₹10,870 against ₹72,661 — ₹61,791 less across the full programme.
Working professionalKUK CDOE1 specialisations against 0 — more room to match the programme to the job you already do.
Fresher, first degreeKUK CDOEStrongest approval stack on this page: UGC Recognised by the University Grants Commission, UGC-DEB Distance Education Bureau recognised, AICTE Approved programmes. That is what a first employer checks.
Government-job aspirantEitherBoth hold UGC entitlement for online/distance delivery, so both degrees are accepted for government recruitment. Carry the entitlement letter for your admission year.
Wants placement supportAsk bothNeither 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 — M.A.

Tuition is only part of it. This is the full published outgo, including registration and examination fees.

Cost of ownership: DU SOL vs KUK CDOE
Cost headDU SOLKUK CDOE
Programme / tuition fee₹10,870₹72,661
Registration feeNot published by the university₹1,000
Examination feeNot published by the universityNot published by the university
No-cost EMI fromNo EMI plan publishedNo EMI plan published
Total outgo on published figures₹10,870₹73,661

What is still missing

  • DU SOL does not publish its registration fee, examination fee for this programme.
  • KUK CDOE does not publish its examination fee for this programme.

We publish the gap rather than an estimate. Ask the admission desk for it in writing before you pay.

DU SOL full profileKUK CDOE full profile

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Side-by-side comparison

University of Delhi – School of Open Learning vs Kurukshetra University (CDOE)
ParameterDU SOLKUK CDOE
Established19221956
LocationDelhi, DelhiKurukshetra, Haryana
ApprovalsUGC Recognised by the University Grants Commission · UGC-DEB Distance Education Bureau recognised · AICTE Approved programmes · NAAC NAAC accreditedUGC Recognised by the University Grants Commission · UGC-DEB Distance Education Bureau recognised · AICTE Approved programmes · NAAC Accredited with A++ grade · WES Evaluated by World Education Services
Fee band₹10,870 – ₹1,10,440₹72,661 – ₹1,02,000
Programmes tracked287
Learner ratingundefined/5 (undefined reviews)undefined/5 (undefined reviews)
Type
Key strengthOfficial SOL 2026-27 admission pageRecognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC); online programmes described as UGC-entitled, subject to verification for the specific programme/session

Fee comparison

Fee bands by programme
ProgrammeDU SOLKUK CDOE
Master of Business Administration (MBA)₹10,870 – ₹1,10,440₹72,661 – ₹1,02,000

Common programmes

Strengths and trade-offs

DU SOL

Strengths

    Things to weigh

      KUK CDOE

      Strengths

        Things to weigh

          Which should you choose

          Choose DU SOL if you want official sol 2026-27 admission page.

          Choose KUK CDOE if you want recognised by the university grants commission (ugc); online programmes described as ugc-entitled, subject to verification for the specific programme/session.

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          Degreekhojo Editorial Desk

          Education research team

          Every fact on this page is checked against university and UGC-DEB sources before publication, and re-checked each admission cycle.

          References

          Frequently asked questions

          DU SOL stands out for official sol 2026-27 admission page, while KUK CDOE leads on recognised by the university grants commission (ugc); online programmes described as ugc-entitled, subject to verification for the specific programme/session. Both are UGC-entitled, so the decision comes down to fee, specialisation depth and delivery style.

          DU SOL sits in the ₹10,870 – ₹1,10,440 band and KUK CDOE in the ₹72,661 – ₹1,02,000 band for a full programme.

          Yes. DU SOL holds UGC Recognised by the University Grants Commission · UGC-DEB Distance Education Bureau recognised · AICTE Approved programmes · NAAC NAAC accredited and KUK CDOE holds UGC Recognised by the University Grants Commission · UGC-DEB Distance Education Bureau recognised · AICTE Approved programmes · NAAC Accredited with A++ grade · WES Evaluated by World Education Services, so both awards are treated on par with regular degrees.

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