- NSOU
- Kolkata, West Bengal
- Shoolini Online
- Solan, Himachal Pradesh
- NSOU rating
- undefined/5
- Shoolini Online rating
- undefined/5
- Shared programmes
- 1
- Both UGC-entitled
- Yes
NSOU or Shoolini Online? The short answer
Cheaper: NSOU — ₹5,000 against ₹1,00,000 — ₹95,000 less across the full programme. Better recognised: NSOU (UGC Recognised by the University Grants Commission, UGC-DEB Distance Education Bureau recognised, AICTE Approved programmes). Pick NSOU if cost decides it; pick NSOU if the approval stack and career support matter more.
- Cheaper
- NSOU
- ₹5,000 against ₹1,00,000 — ₹95,000 less across the full programme.
- Better recognised
- NSOU
- 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
| You are | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| On a tight budget | NSOU | Lowest published cost of ownership: ₹5,000 against ₹1,00,000 — ₹95,000 less across the full programme. |
| Working professional | Shoolini Online | 4 specialisations against 0 — more room to match the programme to the job you already do. |
| Fresher, first degree | NSOU | Strongest 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 aspirant | NSOU | NSOU 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 support | Shoolini Online | Shoolini positions its online MBA around mentorship from senior industry practitioners, and its recruiter board leans towards consulting, BFSI and FMCG employers. |
What you actually pay — B.Lib.I.Sc
Tuition is only part of it. This is the full published outgo, including registration and examination fees.
| Cost head | NSOU | Shoolini Online |
|---|---|---|
| Programme / tuition fee | ₹5,000 | ₹1,00,000 |
| 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 | ₹5,000 | ₹1,00,000 |
What is still missing
- NSOU does not publish its registration fee, examination fee for this programme.
- Shoolini 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 | NSOU | Shoolini Online |
|---|---|---|
| Established | 1997 | 2009 |
| Location | Kolkata, West Bengal | Solan, Himachal Pradesh |
| Approvals | UGC Recognised by the University Grants Commission · UGC-DEB Distance Education Bureau recognised · AICTE Approved programmes · NAAC NAAC accredited | UGC UGC-recognised private university; online degrees entitled by UGC-DEB · UGC-DEB Recognised by UGC-DEB for online programmes · NAAC NAAC accredited · NIRF Ranked among India's leading private research universities in national and international rankings · Accreditation Degrees carry the same value as on-campus degrees under UGC notification for online mode |
| Fee band | ₹5,000 – ₹1,00,000 | Fee pending verification |
| Programmes tracked | 35 | 6 |
| Learner rating | undefined/5 (undefined reviews) | undefined/5 (undefined reviews) |
| Type | ||
| Key strength | Official NSOU site states UGC 12B status | UGC-recognised private university; online degrees entitled by UGC-DEB |
| Parameter | NSOU | Shoolini Online |
|---|---|---|
| Established | 1997 | 2009 |
| Location | Kolkata, West Bengal | Solan, Himachal Pradesh |
| Approvals | UGC Recognised by the University Grants Commission · UGC-DEB Distance Education Bureau recognised · AICTE Approved programmes · NAAC NAAC accredited | UGC UGC-recognised private university; online degrees entitled by UGC-DEB · UGC-DEB Recognised by UGC-DEB for online programmes · NAAC NAAC accredited · NIRF Ranked among India's leading private research universities in national and international rankings · Accreditation Degrees carry the same value as on-campus degrees under UGC notification for online mode |
| Fee band | ₹5,000 – ₹1,00,000 | Fee pending verification |
| Programmes tracked | 35 | 6 |
| Learner rating | undefined/5 (undefined reviews) | undefined/5 (undefined reviews) |
| Type | ||
| Key strength | Official NSOU site states UGC 12B status | UGC-recognised private university; online degrees entitled by UGC-DEB |
Fee comparison
| Programme | NSOU | Shoolini Online |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Business Administration (MBA) | ₹5,000 – ₹1,00,000 | Fee pending verification |
| Programme | NSOU | Shoolini Online |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Business Administration (MBA) | ₹5,000 – ₹1,00,000 | Fee pending verification |
Common programmes
Strengths and trade-offs
NSOU
Strengths
Things to weigh
Shoolini Online
Strengths
Things to weigh
Which should you choose
Choose NSOU if you want official nsou site states ugc 12b status.
Choose Shoolini Online if you want ugc-recognised private university; online degrees entitled by ugc-deb.
References
Frequently asked questions
NSOU stands out for official nsou site states ugc 12b status, while Shoolini Online leads on ugc-recognised private university; online degrees entitled by ugc-deb. Both are UGC-entitled, so the decision comes down to fee, specialisation depth and delivery style.
NSOU sits in the ₹5,000 – ₹1,00,000 band and Shoolini Online in the Fee pending verification band for a full programme.
Yes. NSOU holds UGC Recognised by the University Grants Commission · UGC-DEB Distance Education Bureau recognised · AICTE Approved programmes · NAAC NAAC accredited and Shoolini Online holds UGC UGC-recognised private university; online degrees entitled by UGC-DEB · UGC-DEB Recognised by UGC-DEB for online programmes · NAAC NAAC accredited · NIRF Ranked among India's leading private research universities in national and international rankings · Accreditation Degrees carry the same value as on-campus degrees under UGC notification for online mode, so both awards are treated on par with regular degrees.
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