- Sharda Online
- Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh
- Shoolini Online
- Solan, Himachal Pradesh
- Sharda Online rating
- undefined/5
- Shoolini Online rating
- undefined/5
- Shared programmes
- 4
- Both UGC-entitled
- Yes
Sharda Online or Shoolini Online? The short answer
Cheaper: Shoolini Online — ₹1,00,000 against ₹1,05,000 — ₹5,000 less across the full programme. Recognition is level: UGC-DEB Entitled for online / distance-mode delivery, NAAC Accredited with A+ grade, AICTE Recognised for professional programmes such as MBA and MCA. Pick Shoolini Online if cost decides it; pick Shoolini Online if the approval stack and career support matter more.
- Cheaper
- Shoolini Online
- ₹1,00,000 against ₹1,05,000 — ₹5,000 less across the full programme.
- Better recognised
- Both
- UGC-DEB Entitled for online / distance-mode delivery, NAAC Accredited with A+ grade, AICTE Recognised for professional programmes such as MBA and MCA — comparable on paper.
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 | Shoolini Online | Lowest published cost of ownership: ₹1,00,000 against ₹1,05,000 — ₹5,000 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 | Sharda Online | Approvals are level (UGC-DEB Entitled for online / distance-mode delivery, NAAC Accredited with A+ grade, AICTE Recognised for professional programmes such as MBA and MCA), so decide on specialisation fit and fee instead. |
| Government-job aspirant | Either | Both 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 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 — BBA
Tuition is only part of it. This is the full published outgo, including registration and examination fees.
| Cost head | Sharda Online | Shoolini Online |
|---|---|---|
| Programme / tuition fee | ₹1,05,000 | ₹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 | ₹1,05,000 | ₹1,00,000 |
What is still missing
- Sharda Online 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 | Sharda Online | Shoolini Online |
|---|---|---|
| Established | 2009 | 2009 |
| Location | Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh | Solan, Himachal Pradesh |
| Approvals | 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 | 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 | ₹1,05,000 – ₹1,20,000 | Fee pending verification |
| Programmes tracked | 4 | 6 |
| Learner rating | undefined/5 (undefined reviews) | undefined/5 (undefined reviews) |
| Type | ||
| Key strength | UGC-entitled Higher Educational Institution; online programmes listed as UGC-entitled | UGC-recognised private university; online degrees entitled by UGC-DEB |
| Parameter | Sharda Online | Shoolini Online |
|---|---|---|
| Established | 2009 | 2009 |
| Location | Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh | Solan, Himachal Pradesh |
| Approvals | 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 | 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 | ₹1,05,000 – ₹1,20,000 | Fee pending verification |
| Programmes tracked | 4 | 6 |
| Learner rating | undefined/5 (undefined reviews) | undefined/5 (undefined reviews) |
| Type | ||
| Key strength | UGC-entitled Higher Educational Institution; online programmes listed as UGC-entitled | UGC-recognised private university; online degrees entitled by UGC-DEB |
Fee comparison
| Programme | Sharda Online | Shoolini Online |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) | ₹1,05,000 – ₹1,20,000 | Fee pending verification |
| Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) | ₹1,05,000 – ₹1,20,000 | Fee pending verification |
| Master of Business Administration (MBA) | ₹1,05,000 – ₹1,20,000 | Fee pending verification |
| Master of Computer Applications (MCA) | ₹1,05,000 – ₹1,20,000 | Fee pending verification |
| Programme | Sharda Online | Shoolini Online |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) | ₹1,05,000 – ₹1,20,000 | Fee pending verification |
| Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) | ₹1,05,000 – ₹1,20,000 | Fee pending verification |
| Master of Business Administration (MBA) | ₹1,05,000 – ₹1,20,000 | Fee pending verification |
| Master of Computer Applications (MCA) | ₹1,05,000 – ₹1,20,000 | Fee pending verification |
Common programmes
Strengths and trade-offs
Sharda Online
Strengths
Things to weigh
Shoolini Online
Strengths
Things to weigh
Which should you choose
Choose Sharda Online if you want ugc-entitled higher educational institution; online programmes listed as ugc-entitled.
Choose Shoolini Online if you want ugc-recognised private university; online degrees entitled by ugc-deb.
References
Frequently asked questions
Sharda Online stands out for ugc-entitled higher educational institution; online programmes listed as ugc-entitled, 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.
Sharda Online sits in the ₹1,05,000 – ₹1,20,000 band and Shoolini Online in the Fee pending verification band for a full programme.
Yes. 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 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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