By Rishi Jain, Digital Scholar · Reviewed 17 September 2026
Digital marketing course fees are only comparable when you know what the total buys. For Digital Scholar’s four-month live online programme, the total is ₹69,999 including 18% GST. It includes teaching, four group projects and six Digital Scholar-issued certificates, subject to assessment requirements. Hosting, API credits and advertising budgets are paid separately by students.
Start with the final payable amount, then compare delivery, feedback, project work and career support. A recorded course, a live cohort and a classroom programme are different learning arrangements. The word “online” alone does not tell you which costs less or offers the better fit.
Digital Scholar course fees: the complete breakdown
Four-month live online programme: fee checked 17 September 2026
| Fee component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Programme fee before GST | ₹59,321.19 |
| GST at 18% | ₹10,677.81 |
| Total course fee | ₹69,999 |
₹59,321.19 + ₹10,677.81 GST (18%) = ₹69,999. This is the course fee, not a promise that every possible learning expense is covered. Ask admissions for an itemised written quotation and payment schedule before enrolling.
What is included in the course fee?
Included learning and support
| Inclusion | What it means |
|---|---|
| Live online teaching | Four-month programme with weekday and weekend batch options. Confirm the timetable for your chosen batch. |
| Four group projects | Agency-style learning: students work in groups on real projects and compete as student agencies. |
| Six DS-issued certificates | AI Expert, Social Media, SEO, Meta Ads, Google Ads, and Digital Marketing and AI Course Completion Certificate. No separate payment for these six certificates. |
| Doubt sessions | Doubt-clearing sessions usually take place during the week. |
| Swipe Pages | Access to the landing-page builder for learning. This does not include every third-party tool subscription. |
| Certification preparation | One year of access to certification preparation materials. External credentials have their own issuers and examination rules. |
| Career support | Placement assistance for eligible students, including preparation and opportunity coordination. It is not a job or salary guarantee. |
Certificates require at least 75% attendance, mandatory assignments, module examinations and four group projects, and a minimum passing score of 60%. Merely attending classes does not qualify a student. See the current curriculum and certification requirements before comparing certificate counts.
Recordings are provided after the programme. Ask admissions to confirm the release schedule and access duration in writing; the one-year entitlement above applies to certification preparation materials, not automatically to all recordings.
Which expenses do students pay separately?
Costs to include in your personal learning budget
| Cost | How to plan for it |
|---|---|
| Website hosting | Student-paid. Confirm your project requirements before selecting a hosting plan. |
| API credits | Student-paid. Usage-based AI or automation experiments can incur charges; set spending limits. |
| Advertising budgets | Student-paid. Confirm any project spending requirement before launching campaigns. |
| Other subscriptions or external examinations | Do not assume inclusion because a tool or certification is mentioned in class. Confirm access, exam conditions and any provider charges first. |
For example, a landing-page exercise and a paid campaign can create different expenses: the builder access may be included, while hosting and media spend remain separate. Ask what you need to purchase, when it is needed and whether an existing account can be used. We do not prescribe a universal extra budget here because project and tool usage vary.
How to compare digital marketing course fees fairly
- Match the format. Separate self-paced video learning, live online teaching and classroom attendance. Check whether feedback is individual, group-based or automated.
- Compare the same final amount. Obtain the total including applicable taxes, registration charges, mandatory add-ons and examination costs. A monthly instalment is not the total programme price.
- Inspect the work. Ask for a project brief and the kind of feedback students receive. A long list of tools is not a substitute for practical work.
- Read eligibility rules. Certification, placement assistance and any refund-linked outcome conditions can have different requirements.
- Include the time commitment. Check live attendance, independent practice and your existing work or college schedule before paying.
Our comparison of Digital Scholar, Kraftshala, IIDE and Google on Coursera separates published programme prices from information that needs confirmation. It is a provider-authored guide, not an independent ranking.
EMI, loan options and refund terms
EMI and loan options are available through discussions with the admissions team. Ask for the lender or payment provider, interest rate, processing fees, repayment dates and total repayable amount. Availability does not mean approval is automatic or that finance is interest-free.
A no-refund policy is a material condition to evaluate, including for our programme. Compare the written terms, not a general promise of satisfaction. Where mandatory legal rights apply, programme wording does not remove them.
Judge value without a salary-payback promise
Dividing a fee by a promised salary does not establish how quickly you will recover your spending. Hiring depends on your work, eligibility, available roles and employer decisions. Living costs, taxes and finance charges also differ. A salary sample is historical evidence, not a return-on-investment forecast.
Evaluate whether you will leave with work you can explain: an SEO audit, a campaign rationale, a creative testing plan or an AI workflow with clear checks. Review how to interpret salary and CTC evidence and Digital Scholar’s placement-assistance process separately from the fee.
Digital marketing course fees: common questions
Does the Rs 69,999 fee include GST?
Yes. The programme fee is ₹59,321.19 plus ₹10,677.81 GST at 18%, for a total of ₹69,999.
Are all six Digital Scholar certificates included?
Yes. There is no separate payment for the six DS-issued certificates. Students must meet attendance, assignment, examination and project requirements.
Is a live online course always cheaper than a classroom course?
No. Compare current written quotations and what each programme includes. Format alone does not establish a price difference.
Are tools and advertising spend included?
Swipe Pages access is provided for learning. Hosting, API credits and advertising budgets are student-paid. Confirm other subscriptions before purchasing.
