DBA Course Fees in India: All 6 Online DBAs Compared
These are the total fees for the six online DBAs we track, lowest first. Read the validity position before the price: a cheaper DBA is no bargain if it will not count for your goal.
Is an online DBA valid in India? Not automatically.
- It is not a PhD, and it cannot be used anywhere a UGC-recognised PhD is required.
- It is usable in India only if UGC grants an equivalence certificate under the UGC (Recognition and Grant of Equivalence to Qualifications Obtained from Foreign Educational Institutions) Regulations, 2025, notified 4 April 2025. Programmes from unrecognised institutions, unaccredited programmes, or franchise arrangements are not eligible.
- On 28 October 2022, UGC and AICTE publicly warned that online doctoral programmes offered by edtech companies with foreign institutions are not recognised.
- Outside India, a DBA from a university accredited in its home country is recognised there as a professional doctorate.
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| Programme | Without immersion | With immersion | Single fee | Booking amount | Refund | Deferral after batch start |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birchwood University DBA | No split | No split | ₹6,00,000 | ₹25,000 | No refund policy | 5% additional programme fee |
| ESGCI DBA | ₹6,50,000 | ₹8,14,000 | Not applicable | ₹25,000 | Refund before cohort start | 5% additional programme fee |
| EIMT DBA | No split | No split | ₹6,50,000 | ₹25,000 | USD 300 application fee non-refundable; refunds per provider schedule | 5% additional programme fee |
| Golden Gate University DBA | ₹10,65,000 | ₹12,15,000 | Not applicable | ₹44,999 | Refund before cohort start | 5% additional programme fee |
| Rushford Business School DBA | Talk to our counsellor for the current fee | Talk to our counsellor for the current fee | Talk to our counsellor for the current fee | Talk to our counsellor | Refund before cohort start | 5% additional programme fee |
| SSBM Executive DBA | Talk to our counsellor for the current fee | Talk to our counsellor for the current fee | Talk to our counsellor for the current fee | Talk to our counsellor | Refund before programme start | 5% additional programme fee |
Fees are indicative, taken from provider information collected in November 2026, and change by batch. Talk to our counsellor for the current fee and any available scholarship.
What immersion adds to the cost
- Golden Gate University DBA: ₹1,50,000 more with immersion (₹10,65,000 to ₹12,15,000).
- ESGCI DBA: ₹1,64,000 more with immersion (₹6,50,000 to ₹8,14,000).
- EIMT DBA: a single fee of ₹6,50,000, with no immersion split.
- Birchwood University DBA: a single fee of ₹6,00,000, with no immersion split.
- Rushford Business School DBA: talk to our counsellor for the current fee, with and without immersion.
- SSBM Executive DBA: talk to our counsellor for the current fee, with and without immersion.
What the booking amount commits you to
The booking amount is paid before the programme starts. Whether you can get it back depends on the refund policy.
| Programme | Booking amount | Refund policy |
|---|---|---|
| Birchwood University DBA | ₹25,000 | No refund policy |
| ESGCI DBA | ₹25,000 | Refund available any time before the cohort commencement date |
| EIMT DBA | ₹25,000 | One-time non-refundable application fee of USD 300; cancellation only in writing; refunds per the provider's refund schedule |
| Golden Gate University DBA | ₹44,999 | Refund available any time before the cohort commencement date |
| Rushford Business School DBA | Talk to our counsellor | Refund available any time before the cohort commencement date |
| SSBM Executive DBA | Talk to our counsellor | Refund available any time before the programme start date |
Where the policy allows a refund before the start date, ask in writing whether it covers the booking amount in full. Where there is no refund policy, treat the booking amount as money you will not get back.
Frequently asked questions
What is the DBA course fee in India?
For the online DBAs with confirmed fees, total fees run from ₹6,00,000 (Birchwood University) to ₹12,15,000 (Golden Gate University). Fees are indicative and change by batch. Talk to our counsellor for the current fee and any available scholarship.
Which online DBA has the lowest fee?
In our data, Birchwood University DBA has the lowest confirmed fee at ₹6,00,000. Its refund policy reads: No refund policy. Compare refund terms before you choose on price alone.
How much is the booking amount for a DBA?
Among programmes with confirmed fees, the booking amount is ₹25,000 or ₹44,999. What happens to it if you change your mind depends on each programme's refund policy, listed in the table on this page.
Does campus immersion cost extra?
Where a provider prices it separately, yes: ₹1,50,000 for Golden Gate University and ₹1,64,000 for ESGCI. EIMT and Birchwood University quote a single fee with no immersion split.
Is there a charge to defer a DBA?
All six allow deferral. If the batch has already started, a 5% additional programme fee is charged and the learner moves to the next batch.
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