The differences are substantial enough to change which one suits you. Here they are, side by side.
Length
UK: most taught master's programmes are twelve months full-time, including the dissertation.
India: two years is the norm for most master's degrees.
Why it matters: the UK route means one year of living costs instead of two, and a year earlier back into the labour market. But it also means an intense schedule with very little slack - and, importantly, some Indian institutions and public bodies apply specific requirements to shorter foreign master's degrees when assessing equivalence. If further study or public sector work in India is a possibility, check that before you enrol.
Structure and assessment
UK: taught modules assessed by coursework, projects and some exams, followed by a substantial independent dissertation over the summer. Continuous assessment throughout.
India: typically semester-based with a heavier examination weighting and, depending on the programme, a smaller research component.
Class composition
UK taught master's cohorts are often highly international, and in business subjects frequently include students with work experience. That changes the seminar experience considerably.
Cost
UK international tuition plus living costs for a year is many times the equivalent Indian expense. The compensating factors are the shorter duration and post-study work access.
Post-study options
This is the decisive difference for many people: the UK's Graduate Route allows eligible graduates to work in the UK without a sponsor for a period set by the Home Office. That access is the main structural advantage of studying in the UK - see is the UK Graduate Route visa actually worth it.
Which suits whom
If your career will be in India and you may need Indian public-sector or regulatory recognition, check equivalence rules carefully before choosing a one-year UK master's. If you want international market access and can fund it, the UK's shorter, work-access-attached model is efficient.
Next step
Explore LSBUK's programmes or contact admissions to talk about the route that fits your goals.