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GLA vs LPU Online MBA: which should you choose in 2026?
GLA University Online vs LPU Online · Online MBA 2026 · UGC-entitled
Quick verdict
GLA costs about ₹61,000 less and has no published minimum percentage; LPU has NAAC A++, NIRF 31 (University) and 12 specialisations.
Choose GLA if…
- You want the lowest fee (about ₹61,000 less than LPU)
- You scored below 50% in graduation (LPU needs 50%, or 45% for reserved categories)
- You need Supply Chain or Operations without paying extra
- You want live sessions through the week, not only weekends
Choose LPU if…
- You want niche tracks such as Digital Marketing, Data Science or Hospital & Healthcare Management
- A higher NIRF rank matters to you (LPU: 31 in the University category)
- You prefer weekend live lectures
- You have 50% or more in graduation
GLA vs LPU Online MBA: side-by-side comparison
Shaded cells show which university comes out ahead on that row.
| Factor | GLA University Online | LPU Online |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest total fee | ₹1,01,000 One-time payment, incl. ₹2,000 registration | ₹1,62,600 ₹1,61,600 with the 20% student grant (incl. exam fee) + ₹1,000 registration |
| Total if paid semester-wise | ₹1,05,000 all-in | ₹1,62,600 |
| Per semester | ₹24,250 tuition + ₹1,500 exam fee | ₹40,400 a semester with the student grant (₹50,000 standard) |
| One-time charges | ₹2,000 registration (as quoted on glaonline.com) | ₹1,000 registration |
| Minimum graduation marks | No minimum percentage published | 50% in graduation (45% reserved categories) |
| Entrance exam | No | No |
| NAAC grade | A+ | A++ (2023, CGPA 3.68) |
| NIRF 2025 | 101–125 (Management), 101–150 (University) | 44 (Management), 31 (University) |
| UGC status | UGC-entitled online degree | UGC-entitled online degree |
| Duration | 2 years, 4 semesters | 2 years, 4 semesters |
| Specialisations | 8: Banking & Financial Services, Business Analytics, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Finance Management, Human Resource Management, Information Technology Management, Marketing Management | 12: Finance, Marketing, Human Resource Management, Business Analytics, Data Science, Digital Marketing, Information Technology, Operations Management, International Business, Banking & Financial Services, Hospital & Healthcare Management, Logistics & Supply Chain Management |
| Classes | Live sessions plus recorded lectures on a 24/7 LMS | Weekend live lectures plus recorded content |
| Campus visit | Not required | Not required |
| EMI | No-cost EMI on yearly and one-time payments | No-cost EMI advertised |
| Discounts and scholarships | 40% alumni and 20% sibling discount; no merit scholarships | 20% student grant (time-bound; terms can change) |
| Full details | GLA Online MBA page → | LPU Online MBA page → |
Fees and facts as listed on the universities' official pages and our university pages for the 2026 sessions. Fees, grants and concessions change; your counsellor confirms the latest figures before you pay.
Cost difference over the full course
Comparing the lowest way to pay at each university, fees and one-time charges included.
GLA saves you about ₹61,600, or roughly ₹2,567 for every month of the 2-year course.
| First-year cost | GLA | LPU |
|---|---|---|
| Year-1 fee | ₹49,500 | ₹80,800 |
| On 12-month no-cost EMI | ₹4,125/month | ₹6,733/month |
EMI figures are estimates: total ÷ 12 at 0% interest. No-cost EMI depends on the finance partner's approval.
Check your eligibility for both in 10 seconds
LPU needs 50% in graduation (45% for reserved categories). GLA publishes no minimum percentage.
Specialisations: GLA vs LPU
GLA Online MBA (8)
- Banking & Financial Services
- Business Analytics
- Operations Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Finance Management
- Human Resource Management
- Information Technology Management
- Marketing Management
LPU Online MBA (12)
- Finance
- Marketing
- Human Resource Management
- Business Analytics
- Data Science
- Digital Marketing
- Information Technology
- Operations Management
- International Business
- Banking & Financial Services
- Hospital & Healthcare Management
- Logistics & Supply Chain Management
GLA vs LPU Online MBA: FAQs
Which is cheaper, GLA or LPU Online MBA?
GLA. Paid in full, GLA costs about ₹1,01,000 including registration; LPU costs ₹1,61,600 with its student grant plus ₹1,000 registration. That is about ₹61,000 less with GLA.
Do I need 50% marks for the LPU Online MBA?
Yes. LPU asks for 50% in graduation, or 45% for reserved categories. GLA publishes no minimum percentage.
Is LPU Online MBA better than GLA Online MBA?
LPU has the higher rating (NAAC A++, NIRF 31 in the University category) and 12 specialisations. GLA is NAAC A+, costs much less and has no 50% cut-off.
Which has more specialisations, GLA or LPU?
LPU offers 12 specialisations; GLA offers 8, including Supply Chain, Operations and Banking & Financial Services.
Can I pay the GLA or LPU MBA fee in EMI?
Yes. Both advertise no-cost EMI. GLA's first-year fee of ₹49,500 over 12 months is about ₹4,125 a month.
GLA or LPU: which should I choose?
Choose GLA if budget or a sub-50% score is your constraint; choose LPU if you want a niche specialisation or a higher NIRF rank.
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