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KUK CDOE vs Sharda Online: Fees, Approvals & Which Is Better

An objective, parameter-by-parameter comparison of Kurukshetra University (CDOE) and Sharda University Online for online learners.

Last updated 2026-08-19
KUK CDOE
Kurukshetra, Haryana
Sharda Online
Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh
KUK CDOE rating
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Sharda Online rating
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Shared programmes
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Both UGC-entitled
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KUK CDOE or Sharda Online? The short answer

Cheaper: KUK CDOE — ₹72,661 against ₹1,05,000 — ₹32,339 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 KUK CDOE if cost decides it; pick KUK CDOE if the approval stack and career support matter more.

Cheaper
KUK CDOE
₹72,661 against ₹1,05,000 — ₹32,339 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

KUK CDOE vs Sharda Online — recommendation by learner type
You arePickWhy
On a tight budgetKUK CDOELowest published cost of ownership: ₹72,661 against ₹1,05,000 — ₹32,339 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 aspirantKUK CDOEKUK CDOE is a state/open university with UGC Recognised by the University Grants Commission, UGC-DEB Distance Education Bureau recognised, AICTE Approved programmes — the paperwork recruitment boards ask for is straightforward.
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 — B.B.A.

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

Cost of ownership: KUK CDOE vs Sharda Online
Cost headKUK CDOESharda Online
Programme / tuition fee₹72,661₹1,05,000
Registration fee₹1,000Not published by the university
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₹73,661₹1,05,000

What is still missing

  • KUK CDOE does not publish its 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.

Side-by-side comparison

Kurukshetra University (CDOE) vs Sharda University Online
ParameterKUK CDOESharda Online
Established19562009
LocationKurukshetra, HaryanaGreater Noida, Uttar Pradesh
ApprovalsUGC 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 ServicesUGC-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₹72,661 – ₹1,02,000₹1,05,000 – ₹1,20,000
Programmes tracked74
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Type
Key strengthRecognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC); online programmes described as UGC-entitled, subject to verification for the specific programme/sessionUGC-entitled Higher Educational Institution; online programmes listed as UGC-entitled

Fee comparison

Fee bands by programme
ProgrammeKUK CDOESharda Online
Master of Business Administration (MBA)₹72,661 – ₹1,02,000₹1,05,000 – ₹1,20,000
Master of Computer Applications (MCA)₹72,661 – ₹1,02,000₹1,05,000 – ₹1,20,000

Common programmes

Strengths and trade-offs

KUK CDOE

Strengths

    Things to weigh

      Sharda Online

      Strengths

        Things to weigh

          Which should you choose

          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.

          Choose Sharda Online if you want ugc-entitled higher educational institution; online programmes listed as ugc-entitled.

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          Frequently asked questions

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

          KUK CDOE sits in the ₹72,661 – ₹1,02,000 band and Sharda Online in the ₹1,05,000 – ₹1,20,000 band for a full programme.

          Yes. 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 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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