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