MAHER Online Alternative Universities
Choosing the right university is an important step in planning your education and career. Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research (MAHER) offers online programs in English and Commerce through its Centre for Online Education. However, students can compare MAHER Online with alternative colleges and universities before making a decision. By comparing course options, fees, eligibility, accreditation, learning resources, and student support, you can identify the university that best matches your academic goals and budget.
1. Dayananda Sagar University
| COURSE | ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA | FEES PER SEMESTER |
|---|---|---|
| MBA | Bachelor’s degree of at least 3 years with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/OBC candidates) or an equivalent qualification recognized by the university. | ₹ 32,875 |
| MCA | Bachelor’s degree in B.E., B.Tech., B.Sc., B.Com., B.A., B.Voc., or BCA with 50% marks (45% for reserved categories). Mathematics at 10+2 or graduation is preferred; students without it must complete a bridge course. | ₹ 32,875 |
| BCA | 10+2 or equivalent qualification with at least 45% marks (40% for SC/ST/OBC candidates) | ₹ 22,250 |
| BBA | 10+2 or equivalent qualification with at least 45% marks (40% for SC/ST/OBC candidates) | ₹ 22,250 |
| B.Com | 10+2 or equivalent qualification with at least 45% marks (40% for SC/ST/OBC candidates). | ₹ 22,250 |
2. Amity University
| COURSE | ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA | FEES PER SEMESTER |
|---|---|---|
| MBA | Graduation in any discipline with a minimum of 40% marks. (Below 40%: Admission test required) | ₹ 56,300 |
| MCA | Bachelor’s degree (BCA or equivalent preferred); graduates from Science, Commerce, or Arts with Mathematics at 10+2 level can apply, while those without Mathematics can apply after completing a bridge course. | ₹ 49,800 |
| M.Com | Graduation in any discipline. (Diploma not accepted) | ₹ 37,500 |
| M.Sc | Bachelor's degree in any Science discipline | ₹ 68,800 |
| MA | Graduation in any discipline. (Diploma not accepted) | ₹ 37,500 |
| BA | 10+2 pass candidates with basic English proficiency; non-English medium students must have at least 3 years of education in English medium. | ₹ 19,200 |
| B.Com | 10+2 | ₹ 29,167 |
| BBA | 10+2 | ₹ 33,200 |
| BCA | 10+2 | ₹ 29,200 |
3. Manipal University, Jaipur
| COURSE | ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA | FEES PER SEMESTER |
|---|---|---|
| MBA | Recognized 10+2+3 bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks (45% for reserved categories) | ₹ 24,500 – ₹ 38,250 |
| MCA | Graduation with at least 50% marks (45% for reserved categories); candidates from other streams or without Mathematics must complete the required bridge courses | ₹ 35,550 |
| MA | Recognized 10+2+3 bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification | ₹ 20,000 |
| M.Com | Recognized 10+2+3 bachelor’s degree or an AIU-equivalent qualification | ₹ 27,000 |
| M.Sc | BSc or equivalent bachelor’s degree with Mathematics as a compulsory subject | ₹ 20,000 |
| MAJMC | Recognized 10+2+3 bachelor’s degree or equivalent AIU-approved qualification | ₹ 20,000 |
| BBA | 10+2 or a recognized 10+3 diploma from a national or state board/institution | ₹ 23,250 |
| B.Com | 10+2 or a recognized 10+3 diploma from a national or state board/institution | ₹ 16,500 |
| BCA | 10+2 or a recognized 10+3 diploma from a national or state board/institution | ₹ 23,250 |
4. O.P. Jindal Global University
| COURSE | ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA | FEES PER SEMESTER |
|---|---|---|
| B.Com | 10+2 with at least 50% marks, with Mathematics, Business Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, or Accounting as one subject. | ₹ 45,833 |
| B.Sc | 10+2 with at least 50% marks in any discipline, but must have studied any one of these subjects: Maths, Business Mathematics, Statistics, or Business Studies; admission is based on FACTA and a personal interview. | ₹ 45,833 |
| MA | Bachelor's degree in any discipline from any recognized university in India or abroad | ₹ 68,750 |
| M.Sc | Bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks; candidates with less than 50% marks must appear for the JSAT examination | ₹ 68,750 |
5. Lovely Professional University
| COURSE | ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA | FEES PER SEMESTER |
|---|---|---|
| MBA | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline or equivalent; CS, CA, or CMA qualification is also accepted. | ₹ 40,400 |
| MCA | Bachelor’s degree with Mathematics at 10+2 or graduation level; students without Mathematics or Computer background must complete the required bridge courses. | ₹ 32,400 |
| M.Com | Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Management, Economics, Accounts, or Mathematics, or equivalent | ₹ 20,400 |
| M.Sc | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with Computer Science, Statistics, or Mathematics at 10+2 or graduation level. | ₹ 20,400 |
| MA | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline | ₹ 16,400 |
| BA | 10+2 or equivalent qualification | ₹ 16,400 |
| BBA | 10+2 or equivalent qualification | ₹ 20,400 |
| BCA | 10+2 or equivalent qualification | ₹ 20,400 |
6. Chandigarh University
| COURSE | ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA | FEES PER SEMESTER |
|---|---|---|
| BBA | 10+2 or equivalent qualification | ₹ 21,875 – ₹ 27,550 |
| BCA | 10+2 or equivalent qualification | ₹ 22,125 |
| BA | 10+2 or equivalent qualification | ₹ 21,875 |
| MBA | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university; CA, ICWA, and other recognized professional qualifications are also accepted. | ₹ 41,250 – ₹ 45,000 |
| MCA | Bachelor’s degree in BCA, Computer Science, IT, or a related field, or any graduation degree with Mathematics, Business Mathematics, Programming, or Statistics at 10+2 or graduation level. | ₹ 29,063 |
| M.Sc | Bachelor's Degree with Mathematics as a compulsory subject from a recognizeBoard/University | ₹ 18,750 – ₹ 25,251 |
| MA | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline or equivalent qualification | ₹ 18,750 – ₹ 27,000 |
7. Sharda University
| COURSE | ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA | FEES PER SEMESTER |
|---|---|---|
| MBA | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline | ₹ 35,000 |
| MCA | BCA / B.Sc. CS from a recognized university | ₹ 30,000 |
| M.Com | Bachelor’s degree in Commerce or a related discipline | ₹ 12,500 – ₹ 35,000 |
| BBA | 10+2 or equivalent qualification | ₹ 20,000 |
| BCA | 10+2 or equivalent qualification | ₹ 20,000 |
8. Shoolini University
| COURSE | ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA | FEES PER SEMESTER |
|---|---|---|
| MBA | Bachelor’s degree of at least 3 years with 50% marks (45% for reserved categories and 60% for international students). | ₹ 32,500 – ₹ 45,000 |
| MCA | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with at least 50% marks (60% for international students); students without Mathematics must complete a compulsory bridge course. | ₹ 32,500 |
| MA | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum of 40% marks | ₹ 15,000 |
| M.Sc | Graduation in Science, Technology, Engineering, CSE, or a related discipline with at least 50% marks. | ₹ 32,500 |
| MAJMC | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline | ₹ 20,000 |
| BBA | 10+2 in any discipline with at least 40% marks (60% for international students) | ₹ 16,000 |
| BCA | 10+2 in any discipline with at least 40% marks (60% for international students) | ₹ 16,000 |
| B.Com | 10+2 in any discipline with at least 40% marks (60% for international students) | ₹ 15,000 |
9. Sikkim Manipal University
| COURSE | ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA | FEES PER SEMESTER |
|---|---|---|
| MBA | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with at least 50% marks (45% for reserved categories), or an equivalent qualification recognized by AIU | ₹ 27,000 |
| MA | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline, or an equivalent qualification recognized by AIU. | ₹ 18,750 |
| MCA | Bachelor’s degree in Computer Applications, Computer Science, IT, or equivalent, with at least 50% marks (45% for reserved categories). Other graduates can apply with required bridge courses | ₹ 24,750 |
| M.Com | Bachelor’s degree in Commerce or a related discipline, or an equivalent qualification recognized by AIU. | ₹ 18,750 |
| BA | 10+2 or 10+3 diploma from a recognized national or state board/institution | ₹ 12,500 |
| BBA | 10+2 or 10+3 diploma from a recognized national or state board/institution, or an equivalent qualification recognized by AIU. | ₹ 15,000 |
| B.Com | 10+2 or 10+3 diploma from a recognized national or state board/institution | ₹ 12,500 |
10. Galgotias University
| COURSE | ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA | FEES PER SEMESTER |
|---|---|---|
| MBA | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline or equivalent qualification | ₹ 20,050 |
| MCA | Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent qualification | ₹ 21,050 |
| M.Com | Bachelor’s degree in Commerce or a related discipline | ₹ 12,550 |
| MA | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline or equivalent qualification | ₹ 10,050 |
| BCA | 10+2 or equivalent qualification | ₹ 13,867 |
| BBA | 10+2 or equivalent qualification | ₹ 12,867 |
11. Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth University
| COURSE | ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA | FEES PER SEMESTER |
|---|---|---|
| MBA | Bachelor's degree in any discipline with a minimum of 40% marks from any recognized university or an equivalent degree recognized by the UGC | ₹ 56,250 |
| MCA | BCA, Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering, or B.Sc. with Mathematics at 10+2 or graduation level and at least 40% marks from a recognized institution. | ₹ 49,750 |
| BBA | 10+2 or equivalent qualification from a recognized board/institution. | ₹ 33,167 |
| BCA | 10+2 or equivalent qualification from a recognized board/institution. | ₹ 29,167 |
12. Uttaranchal University
| COURSE | ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA | FEES PER SEMESTER |
|---|---|---|
| MBA | Bachelor’s degree of at least 3 years with 50% marks (45% for reserved categories); 2 years of work experience required for working professionals | ₹ 24,500 |
| MCA | BCA, B.Sc. CS/IT, B.E./B.Tech. CSE/IT, or any bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks (45% for reserved categories); Mathematics is preferred, and students without it must complete a bridge course | ₹ 24,000 |
| BBA | 10+2 or equivalent qualification | ₹ 17,000 |
| BCA | 10+2 or equivalent qualification | ₹ 17,000 |
| BA | 10+2 or equivalent qualification | ₹ 10,200 |
13. Vivekananda Global University
| COURSE | ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA | FEES PER SEMESTER |
|---|---|---|
| MBA | Bachelor’s degree from a recognized University/Institution | ₹ 37,500 |
| MCA | Bachelor’s degree with Mathematics at 10+2 or graduation level; students without Mathematics must complete the required Computer and Mathematics bridge courses. | ₹ 37,500 |
| M.Sc | Graduation in BA, B.Sc., or Engineering with Mathematics as one of the main subjects. | ₹ 18,000 |
| MA | Bachelor’s degree from a recognized University/Institution | ₹ 18,000 |
| BCA | 12th Or Equivalent Examination In Any Stream From a Recognized Board/Council /University | ₹ 22,000 |
| BBA | 12th Or Equivalent Examination In Any Stream From a Recognized Board/Council /University | ₹ 22,000 |
| BA | 12th Or Equivalent Examination In Any Stream From a Recognized Board/Council /University | ₹ 12,000 |
14. Bharathidasan University
| COURSE | ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA | FEES PER SEMESTER |
|---|---|---|
| BBA | 10+2 or equivalent qualification | ₹ 4,250 – ₹ 4,750 |
| BA | 10+2 or equivalent qualification | ₹ 10,000 – ₹ 20,000 |
| MBA | Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, including B.E./B.Tech., with at least 50% marks in Part III. | ₹ 22,875 |
| MA | Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent qualification, depending on the chosen specialization | ₹ 19,000 |
15. Mangalayatan University
| COURSE | ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA | FEES PER SEMESTER |
|---|---|---|
| MBA | Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent qualification | ₹ 16,750 – ₹ 19,750 |
| MCA | BCA or an equivalent bachelor’s degree from a recognized university | ₹ 16,750 |
| M.Com | BCom or an equivalent bachelor’s degree from a recognized university | ₹ 8,750 |
| M.Sc | Bachelor’s degree in Science with PCM (Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics) from a recognized university | ₹ 13,750 |
| MA | Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline from a recognized university | ₹ 8,750 |
| MAJMC | Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent qualification | ₹ 8,750 |
| BBA | 10+2 from a recognized board | ₹ 10,667 |
| BCA | 10+2 from a recognized board | ₹ 11,667 |
| BA | 10+2 from a recognized board | ₹ 6,667 |
16. Vignan University
| COURSE | ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA | FEES PER SEMESTER |
|---|---|---|
| BCA | 10+2 from a State Board, CBSE, NIOS, IGCSE, IB, or ICSE board recognized by the State or Central Government, with at least 50% marks or equivalent grades | ₹ 18,000 |
| BBA | 10+2 from a recognized State Board, CBSE, NIOS, IGCSE, IB, or ICSE board with at least 50% marks or equivalent grades | ₹ 18,000 |
| MCA | Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent qualification | ₹ 22,500 |
| MBA | Bachelor’s degree with specialization | ₹ 22,500 |
17. UPES University
| COURSE | ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA | FEES PER SEMESTER |
|---|---|---|
| MBA | Bachelor’s degree with 50% marks | ₹ 43,750 – ₹ 56,250 |
| MCA | Bachelor’s degree with 50% marks | ₹ 42,500 |
| BBA | 10+2 with 45% marks | ₹ 25,000 |
| BCA | 10+2 with 45% marks | ₹ 25,000 |
18. Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
| COURSE | ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA | FEES PER SEMESTER |
|---|---|---|
| MBA | Bachelor’s degree of at least 3 years with 50% marks (45% for reserved categories). | ₹ 16,500 |
| MCA | BCA, B.Sc. (Computer Science), or equivalent degree; or B.Sc./B.Com./B.A. with Mathematics at 10+2 or graduation level | ₹ 13,000 |
| M.Com | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline or equivalent from a recognized university | ₹ 10,200 / year |
| MA | Bachelor’s degree in any discipline or equivalent qualification | ₹ 8,500 – ₹ 18,500 |
| BA | 10+2 or equivalent qualification | ₹ 1,600 |
| BCA | 10+2 or equivalent qualification | ₹ 8,300 – ₹ 9,000 |
| B.Com | 10+2 or equivalent qualification | ₹ 2,400 |
19. Arka Jain University
| COURSE | ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA | FEES PER SEMESTER |
|---|---|---|
| MBA | Bachelor’s degree with 50% marks; 45% for reserved categories. | ₹ 25,000 |
| MCA | Hold a relevant bachelor’s degree with an aggregate of 45%-50% from a certified university. | ₹ 25,000 |
| BBA | Passed 10+2/Senior Secondary from a recognized board. | ₹ 17,500 |
| BCA | Passed 12th/10+2 from a recognized board. | ₹ 17,500 |
| B.Com | Passed 10+2 from a recognized board. | ₹ 17,500 |
| MBA Dual Spec. | Graduation from a recognized university. | Contact Counselor |
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How to Choose Between MAHER Online and Other Universities
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Compare MAHER Online with other universities based on available programs, course structure, eligibility criteria, and academic interests. Explore all online university options that offer your preferred course before making a final decision.
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Fees and Payment Options
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Student Support and Flexibility
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Career Opportunities and Further Studies
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Why Students Should Choose MAHER Online
- Affordable Program Fees: MAHER Online University offers affordable programs for students and professionals who cannot afford costly fees. This helps them pursue higher education and learn new skills without putting too much financial pressure on themselves.
- Flexible Online Learning: MAHER's Centre for Online Education provides access to recorded lectures and digital learning resources through its Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). These resources allow students to study remotely and revisit course materials.
- Structured Digital Learning: MAHER follows the UGC Four-Quadrant Approach, which includes e-tutorials, e-content, web resources, and self-assessment activities. This approach supports learning through different types of educational content.
- Faculty Guidance and Student Support: The university highlights faculty engagement, academic advising, and technical assistance to help students during their online studies.
- Programs in English and Commerce: Students can choose from BA English, B.Com (General), and MA English, depending on their academic qualifications and career interests.
FAQs on MAHER Online Alternative Universities
Consider course availability, eligibility, annual and semester fees, UGC-DEB entitlement, NAAC grade, digital learning resources, and student support. You can compare alternative colleges and universities to find a program that matches your academic and career goals.
Yes, several universities offer online programs in subjects such as English, Commerce, and Business Administration. Check the current UGC-DEB list to identify eligible programs and confirm their entitlement for the relevant academic session before applying.
Students can refer to the official University Grants Commission (UGC) and Distance Education Bureau (DEB) websites for relevant recognition and entitlement information. Verify the status of the specific online program rather than relying only on a university’s general recognition.
Open universities and other online universities can differ in their course delivery, learning resources, academic support, and examination arrangements. Compare the program structure, eligibility requirements, fees, and recognition status to decide which format suits you.
Start by shortlisting universities that offer your preferred course. Compare their fees, eligibility criteria, UGC-DEB entitlement, NAAC grades, learning platforms, and student services before selecting a program.
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