Institute of Management Technology – Centre for Distance Learning (IMT) vs NMIMS: which online MBA actually fits you?

Both universities run their MBA fully online. Everything below is their own published data, plus the 25 specializations between them that sit in our catalog.

The short version

  • Institute of Management Technology – Centre for Distance Learning (IMT) has the lower entry price: its cheapest MBA in our catalog is ₹1,10,000, against ₹2,20,000 at NMIMS.
  • NMIMS holds the higher NAAC grade (A++ (NAAC)).
  • NMIMS carries a NIRF management rank (#24); Institute of Management Technology – Centre for Distance Learning (IMT) does not.
  • Institute of Management Technology – Centre for Distance Learning (IMT) gives you more to choose from — 13 MBA specializations in our catalog against 12 at NMIMS.
  • NMIMS publishes 1 scholarship categories to Institute of Management Technology – Centre for Distance Learning (IMT)'s 0.

Every line above is computed from the fee, accreditation and placement figures in the table below — we don't rank universities on anything we can't show you.

Cheapest way in

The lowest-fee MBA at each.

Lowest-fee program at Institute of Management Technology – Centre for Distance Learning (IMT)

Post Graduate DiplomaFinancial Management

₹1,10,000total · ₹5,127/mo EMI · 15 months
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Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS)
Lowest-fee program at NMIMS

Master of Business AdministrationMarketing Management

₹2,20,000total · ₹10,254/mo EMI · 2 years
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Every parameter

Institute of Management Technology – Centre for Distance Learning (IMT) vs NMIMS, line by line.

A dash means the university has not published that detail.

Parameter
Accreditation
UGC-DEB EntitledAICTE ApprovedNAAC A++
MBA specializations in our catalog1312
Fee range (our catalog)₹1,10,000 – ₹1,60,000₹2,20,000 – ₹4,50,000
Full nameNarsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies – Centre for Distance & Online Education
LocationMumbai, Maharashtra
Founded (online wing)1981
Official websiteonline.nmims.edu
UGC-DEB entitledYes
AICTE approvedYes
NAAC gradeA++ (NAAC)
NIRF ranking (management)#24
International recognitionAACSB, WES, AIU recognized; globally accepted MBA degree
Fee range25000-400000
EMI / loan availableYes (zero-interest EMI)
ScholarshipsMerit-based; Government schemes
Scholarship categoriesDefence Personnel
Average placement25 LPA
Highest placement67 LPA
Career servicesJob portal, Profile dev, Interview prep, Career coaching
Career progression after the programExceptional
Private-sector recognitionExcellent
Most-taken programMBA- Business Management
Online programs offered30+
Program levels offeredUG / PG / PG Diploma / Certificate
Learning platformMobile + Desktop LMS; Live & recorded lectures
Faculty qualificationMin: PhD (mandatory for Asst Prof+) + UGC-NET/SET; PG 55% min. Avg: ~70% PhD holders; 10–15 yrs combined teaching + industry exp. 225+ faculty; 800+ yrs industry exp (combined); 400+ yrs teaching exp (combined).
Difficulty levelVery Difficult
PhD-eligible after master'sYes
Admission sessionsJanuary & July
Entrance exam requiredNo
Campus connectYes 2 days
Post-enrolment supportExcellent
Alumni feedback on program experienceExcellent
Full-time MBA rating4.5- Strong brand,high ROI
Key strengthStrong brand in Finance & Mgmt; Career services
Unique selling pointStrong brand in Finance & Mgmt; Career services
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