- Sharda Online
- Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh
- SMU Online
- Gangtok, Sikkim
- Sharda Online rating
- undefined/5
- SMU Online rating
- undefined/5
- Shared programmes
- 3
- Both UGC-entitled
- Yes
Sharda Online or SMU Online? The short answer
Cheaper: SMU Online — ₹75,000 against ₹1,05,000 — ₹30,000 less across the full programme. Better recognised: SMU Online (UGC-DEB Entitled — online degrees equivalent to on-campus courses, NAAC Sikkim Manipal University accredited A+, AICTE Select professional and management programmes recognised). Pick SMU Online if cost decides it; pick SMU Online if the approval stack and career support matter more.
- Cheaper
- SMU Online
- ₹75,000 against ₹1,05,000 — ₹30,000 less across the full programme.
- Better recognised
- SMU Online
- UGC-DEB Entitled — online degrees equivalent to on-campus courses, NAAC Sikkim Manipal University accredited A+, AICTE Select professional and management programmes recognised
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 | SMU Online | Lowest published cost of ownership: ₹75,000 against ₹1,05,000 — ₹30,000 less across the full programme. |
| Working professional | SMU Online | 3 specialisations against 0 — more room to match the programme to the job you already do. |
| Fresher, first degree | SMU Online | Strongest approval stack on this page: UGC-DEB Entitled — online degrees equivalent to on-campus courses, NAAC Sikkim Manipal University accredited A+, AICTE Select professional and management programmes recognised. That is what a first employer checks. |
| 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 | 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 — BBA
Tuition is only part of it. This is the full published outgo, including registration and examination fees.
| Cost head | Sharda Online | SMU Online |
|---|---|---|
| Programme / tuition fee | ₹1,05,000 | ₹75,000 |
| 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 | ₹75,000 |
What is still missing
- Sharda Online does not publish its registration fee, examination fee for this programme.
- SMU 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 | SMU Online |
|---|---|---|
| Established | 2009 | — |
| Location | Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh | Gangtok, Sikkim |
| 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-DEB Entitled — online degrees equivalent to on-campus courses · NAAC Sikkim Manipal University accredited A+ · AICTE Select professional and management programmes recognised · WES Evaluated by World Education Services |
| Fee band | ₹1,05,000 – ₹1,20,000 | ₹75,000 – ₹1,20,000 |
| Programmes tracked | 4 | 9 |
| 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-entitled online degrees |
| Parameter | Sharda Online | SMU Online |
|---|---|---|
| Established | 2009 | — |
| Location | Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh | Gangtok, Sikkim |
| 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-DEB Entitled — online degrees equivalent to on-campus courses · NAAC Sikkim Manipal University accredited A+ · AICTE Select professional and management programmes recognised · WES Evaluated by World Education Services |
| Fee band | ₹1,05,000 – ₹1,20,000 | ₹75,000 – ₹1,20,000 |
| Programmes tracked | 4 | 9 |
| 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-entitled online degrees |
Fee comparison
| Programme | Sharda Online | SMU Online |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) | ₹1,05,000 – ₹1,20,000 | ₹75,000 – ₹1,20,000 |
| Master of Business Administration (MBA) | ₹1,05,000 – ₹1,20,000 | ₹75,000 – ₹1,20,000 |
| Master of Computer Applications (MCA) | ₹1,05,000 – ₹1,20,000 | ₹75,000 – ₹1,20,000 |
| Programme | Sharda Online | SMU Online |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) | ₹1,05,000 – ₹1,20,000 | ₹75,000 – ₹1,20,000 |
| Master of Business Administration (MBA) | ₹1,05,000 – ₹1,20,000 | ₹75,000 – ₹1,20,000 |
| Master of Computer Applications (MCA) | ₹1,05,000 – ₹1,20,000 | ₹75,000 – ₹1,20,000 |
Common programmes
Strengths and trade-offs
Sharda Online
Strengths
Things to weigh
SMU 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 SMU Online if you want ugc-entitled online degrees.
References
Frequently asked questions
Sharda Online stands out for ugc-entitled higher educational institution; online programmes listed as ugc-entitled, while SMU Online leads on ugc-entitled online degrees. 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 SMU Online in the ₹75,000 – ₹1,20,000 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 SMU Online holds UGC-DEB Entitled — online degrees equivalent to on-campus courses · NAAC Sikkim Manipal University accredited A+ · AICTE Select professional and management programmes recognised · WES Evaluated by World Education Services, so both awards are treated on par with regular degrees.
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