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Criteria
IIIT Bangalore
Kalinga University Engineering
IIM Sirmaur: Online Courses, Fees, Working Professionals
📋 Basic Information
University Type Indian Private (Deemed) Indian Private Indian Public (IIM)
Established
1999
27 yrs
2013
13 yrs
2015
11 yrs
Location
Bengaluru
India
Raipur
India
Sirmaur, Himachal Pradesh
India
Study Mode 🔵 Online 🔵 Online + Regular Campus 🔵 Online + Campus Immersion
🏅 Accreditation & Grade
NAAC Grade ✅ A
✅ Best NAAC
⚠️ B++
Not Accredited
All Accreditations
UGC-DEB, NAAC A, Deemed University
UGC, AICTE, NAAC
Institute of National Importance (IIM Act 2017)
International Recognition
WES eligible; UGC-DEB
WES eligible (verify); AICTE
IIM brand; certificates not master's degrees
✅ Regulatory Approvals
UGC-DEB Approved Online degree = regular mode ✅ Yes ✅ Yes ❌ No
AICTE Approved Needed for some PSU roles ❌ No ✅ Yes ❌ No
💰 Fees & Credential
Fee Range Total programme fee
INR 150,000–500,000
INR 70,000–180,000
✅ Lowest Fee
INR 150,000–600,000
Credential Awarded ✅ Degree 🔵 Both 🔵 Certificate
📚 Courses & Eligibility
Courses Available
4 courses
3 courses
Key Programmes
Online MTech (Data Science, Software Engineering, AI/ML), Online PG Diploma (Data Science)
B.Tech (regular), Online MBA/MCA, Online BBA/BCA/B.Com
Executive Certificate in General Management, Executive Programme in Business Analytics, Professional Certificate in Strategy
Weekly Hours Required
10–15 hrs/week
5–8 hrs/week
✅ Least Intensive
10–14 hrs/week
Minimum Eligibility
Bachelor's in CS/IT/Engineering 50%+; programming aptitude test
B.Tech: 10+2 PCM ~50% + JEE; Online PG: Bachelor's 50%
Bachelor's 50%+; 2-5 yrs work experience
Work Experience 🔵 0-3 years for PG programmes ✅ Not required 🔵 2-5 years (mandatory)
🎯 Placement & Career
Placement Support ✅ Yes – Bengaluru tech sector employer n ✅ Yes – Chhattisgarh steel, mining, powe ❌ No formal placement
Best For
Software engineers & data professionals wanting tech master's with IIIT-B brand
Central India (Chhattisgarh, MP, Odisha) learners wanting NAAC-accredited option at low fees
Mid-career managers (3-6 yrs) wanting IIM brand at moderate fee; mountain economy/ESG careers
⭐ Key Differentiator
IIIT-B tech sector brand; only online MTech from IIIT; strong Bengaluru product company alumni network
Most affordable NAAC-accredited in Chhattisgarh; Raipur-Bhilai core-sector employer connections
IIM brand at most accessible fee tier; unique mountain economy & sustainability curriculum
🏆 Overall Score
AE Score NAAC · Approvals · Placement · Fees · Courses
13/23
⚠️ Runner Up
16/23
✅ 🏆 Top Pick
1/23
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🤖 AI Verdict Based on NAAC, NIRF, approvals and available courses
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Top Pick
Kalinga University Engineering
16
AE Score / 23
✅ B++ 🔵 UGC-DEB 🔵 AICTE ✅ Placement ✓
🥈
Runner Up
IIIT Bangalore
13
AE Score / 23
✅ A 🔵 UGC-DEB ✅ Placement ✓
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Option 3
IIM Sirmaur: Online Courses, Fees, Working Professionals
1
AE Score / 23
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