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Criteria	IIT Madras: Online Courses, Fees, Working Professionals — View → ✕ Remove	DUKE CE — View → ✕ Remove	Amity University Online Madhya View → ✕ Remove
📋 Basic Information
University Type	Indian Public (IIT)	International	Indian Private
Established	1959 67 yrs	1999 27 yrs	1994 32 yrs
Location	Chennai India	Durham USA	Noida India
Study Mode	🔵 Online	🔵 Online	🔵 Online
🏅 Accreditation & Grade
NAAC Grade	✅ A++ ✅ Best NAAC	Not Accredited	🔵 A+
All Accreditations	Institute of National Importance, NAAC A++, UGC-DEB (BS Data Science)	AACSB (Duke Fuqua parent), HLC	UGC-DEB, NAAC A+, AICTE, WES Recognised
International Recognition	WES eligible; globally recognised IIT brand	Duke brand; globally recognised; certificates not degrees	WES recognised; UGC-DEB; NARIC for UK
✅ Regulatory Approvals
UGC-DEB Approved Online degree = regular mode	✅ Yes	❌ No	✅ Yes
AICTE Approved Needed for some PSU roles	❌ No	❌ No	✅ Yes
💰 Fees & Credential
Fee Range Total programme fee	INR 75,000–500,000	USD 5,000–15,000 ✅ Lowest Fee	INR 150,000–300,000
Credential Awarded	🔵 Both	🔵 Certificate	✅ Degree
📚 Courses & Eligibility
Courses Available	4 courses	5 courses	9 courses
Key Programmes	BS Data Science & Applications, BSc Programming & Data Science, Executive Programmes, Professional Certificates (AI/ML)	Executive Education Certificates (Leadership, Strategy, Finance, Digital Transformation)	Online MBA (10 specs), Online MCA, Online MA, Online BBA, Online BCA, Online BA, Online B.Com, Online M.Com, PG Diplomas
Weekly Hours Required	12–18 hrs/week	6–10 hrs/week ✅ Least Intensive	6–10 hrs/week ✅ Least Intensive
Minimum Eligibility	BS: Qualifier exam open to all; Executive: Bachelor's 50%+, 2-5 yrs exp	Working professionals; varies by programme	PG: Bachelor's 50% (45% reserved); UG: 10+2 ~50%
Work Experience	🔵 2-5 yrs for executive	🔵 3+ years preferred	✅ Not required
🎯 Placement & Career
Placement Support	❌ No formal placement; IITM Research Park	❌ No formal placement	✅ Yes – Amity industry network placement
Best For	Data science aspirants; engineering managers wanting India's #1 ranked institution brand	Senior executives wanting Duke Fuqua-affiliated certificate in leadership & strategy	Mid-career IT, BFSI & consulting professionals wanting 10+ MBA specialisations
⭐ Key Differentiator	India's ONLY UGC-recognised online degree from an IIT; consistently #1 NIRF Engineering	Duke University Fuqua School affiliation; focused on executive leadership development; strong corporate programme delivery	Largest private online learner base; 10+ MBA specs with dual-specialisation option; WES recognised
🏆 Overall Score
AE Score NAAC · Approvals · Placement · Fees · Courses	12/23 ⚠️ Runner Up	3/23	16/23 ✅ 🏆 Top Pick
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