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|---|---|---|---|
| 📋 Basic Information | |||
| University Type | Edtech | Indian Public (IIT) | International |
| Established | 2015 11 yrs | 1959 67 yrs | 1999 27 yrs |
| Location | Mumbai India | Chennai India | Durham USA |
| Study Mode | 🔵 Online | 🔵 Online | 🔵 Online |
| 🏅 Accreditation & Grade | |||
| NAAC Grade | Not Accredited | ✅ A++ ✅ Best NAAC | Not Accredited |
| All Accreditations | Partner universities hold UGC-DEB (IIIT-B, Manipal, NMIMS, BITS Pilani) | Institute of National Importance, NAAC A++, UGC-DEB (BS Data Science) | AACSB (Duke Fuqua parent), HLC |
| International Recognition | UGC-DEB eligible via partner universities | WES eligible; globally recognised IIT brand | Duke brand; globally recognised; certificates not degrees |
| ✅ Regulatory Approvals | |||
| UGC-DEB Approved Online degree = regular mode | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ❌ No |
| AICTE Approved Needed for some PSU roles | No | No | No |
| 💰 Fees & Credential | |||
| Fee Range Total programme fee | INR 50,000–800,000 | INR 75,000–500,000 | USD 5,000–15,000 ✅ Lowest Fee |
| Credential Awarded | 🔵 Both | 🔵 Both | 🔵 Certificate |
| 📚 Courses & Eligibility | |||
| Courses Available | 11 courses | 4 courses | 5 courses |
| Key Programmes | Online Master's (IIIT-B, LJMU, Deakin), Online MBA, Bootcamps & Certificates, Doctorate | BS Data Science & Applications, BSc Programming & Data Science, Executive Programmes, Professional Certificates (AI/ML) | Executive Education Certificates (Leadership, Strategy, Finance, Digital Transformation) |
| Weekly Hours Required | 8–20 hrs/week | 12–18 hrs/week | 6–10 hrs/week ✅ Least Intensive |
| Minimum Eligibility | Partner-specific; PG: Bachelor's 50%+; Bootcamps: variable | BS: Qualifier exam open to all; Executive: Bachelor's 50%+, 2-5 yrs exp | Working professionals; varies by programme |
| Work Experience | 🔵 0-2 yrs standard; 2+ executive | 🔵 2-5 yrs for executive | 🔵 3+ years preferred |
| 🎯 Placement & Career | |||
| Placement Support | ✅ Yes – 300+ employer partners (Cognizan | ❌ No formal placement; IITM Research Park | ❌ No formal placement |
| Best For | Career-changers & skill-upgraders wanting structured career services + degree | Data science aspirants; engineering managers wanting India's #1 ranked institution brand | Senior executives wanting Duke Fuqua-affiliated certificate in leadership & strategy |
| ⭐ Key Differentiator | India's largest edtech (5M+ learners); 300+ employer pipeline; 1:1 career coaching | 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 |
| 🏆 Overall Score | |||
| AE Score NAAC · Approvals · Placement · Fees · Courses | 7/23 ⚠️ Runner Up | 12/23 ✅ 🏆 Top Pick | 3/23 |
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🤖 AI Verdict Based on NAAC, NIRF, approvals and available courses
Top Pick
IIT Madras: Online Courses, Fees, Working Professionals
12
AE Score / 23
✅ A++ 🔵 UGC-DEB
Runner Up
upGrad
7
AE Score / 23
🔵 UGC-DEB ✅ Placement ✓
Option 3
DUKE CE
3
AE Score / 23
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