Distance Education Universities

MBA is the most sought-after postgraduate degree program in India. Each year more than 5,00,000 students complete MBA /PGDBM degree programs, and this number is increasing in every passing year. MBA is the only degree course, whose popularity is increasing year after year. An MBA degree from a prestigious university can open many doors for your career. You can choose the specialization of your choice from the tens of specialization available. To help you here is the list of top universities in India for doing MBA/PGDBM through distance education mode.

Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)

Indira Gandhi National Open University is the world’s largest Open University. It was founded in 1985, and currently serving over 37 lakh students worldwide. India is considered to be the best for distance education.

Symbiosis Center of Distance Learning, Pune

Symbiosis Center for Distance Learning (SCDL) is the largest private education institution in India. It provides postgraduate diploma, diploma, and certificate programs in all industry sectors including Business Management, International Business, Banking and Finance, Supply Chain Management, Customer Relationship Management, and more.

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ICFAI Business School, Hyderabad

ICFAI University is a famous name in distance education. ICFAI has been giving higher education in India for three decades. And have won many awards for the quality of education. ICFAI offers several degrees, postgraduate diploma courses, and certification programs in the field of business management. It offers popular distance education MBA degree programs which are divided into 5 modules. There are electives in the third module.
The available electives are as follows:
a. Marketing
b. Finance
c. Human Resource Management 
d. Strategic Finance
e. Operations 
f. Risk Management 
g. Global Markets  
h. Retail Management 
i. Pharma Management  
j. Hospital Administration 
k. IT & Systems  
l. Innovation Management  
m. Healthcare Management  
n. Investment Management  
o. International Business  
p. Telecom Management Management

Kurukshetra University

Kurukshetra University was established in 1956 as a unitary residential university. Situated in the sacred city of Kurukshetra, the historical battle of ‘Mahabharata’ and the land of the great message of Bhagwat Gita, its premises are located on the western coast (sacred tank) of Brahm Sarv. Starting from the Sanskrit Department in more than 400 acres area, it has become a major center for advanced study and research in the field as a multi-faculty university. Good University for Distance Education, you can also get a chance to sprout with MBA.

Subharti University, Meerut


Subharti Vivekanand University has been established under the agies of Subharti KKB charitable trust , Meerut which has acquired a commendable record of service in the field of education, social welfare and healthcare.
The main campus of the university is in the National Capital Region strategically situated on national highway 58, Delhi-Haridwar bye pass road, Meerut. The campus aptly called Subhartipuram, is spread over a sprawling area of about 250 acres of land comprising of magnificent buildings, lush green lawns and vibrant surroundings. University has a number of courses through distance education mode approved by DEB of UGC.

Lovely Professional University

It is one of the top private universities in India. The University has won many awards for its quality education. The university is located in Punjab and offers regular and distance education courses. Under the Distance Education Mode, the University offers degree and diploma programs. Distance Learning MBA program is one of the top-ranked degree courses in the field of business management. The LPU’s Distance Education MBA program’s fee structure is quite affordable. The minimum duration to complete the program is 2 years, and the maximum is 5 years. To be eligible for the program, you must have a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.

Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS

Narsi Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS) was established in 1981. It provides certificates programs, Diploma & PG Diploma in Management under Distance Education mode Through its NMIMS Global Access School of Continuing Education (NMGAS Global Access School for Continuing Education (NGA-SCE). All courses offered by NMIMS have been approved by the UGC-DB Distance Education Bureau. NIMIMS Distance Education is one of the top-ranked management programs in India for PGDM /MBA.
Currently, NMIMS provides the following 2 years PG diploma courses under Remote Education Mode.
a. Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management
b. Post Graduate Diploma in Financial Management
c. Postgraduate Diploma in International Business Management
d. Postgraduate diploma in supply chain management
e. Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management
f. Postgraduate diploma in banking and finance management
g. Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing Management
NIMIMS accepts the application for two batches for admission throughout the year, eg spring batch – register between September 11 and 10 March, fall batch – register between March 11 and 10 September. To get admission, you should be a graduate from a recognized University with 50% marks.

Sikkim Manipal University, Sikkim SMU-DE

Sikkim Manipal University (SMU) is a result of a unique partnership between Sikkim and Manipal Education Government. It’s an ISO 9001: 2000 certified university and provides Distance Education Program in many disciplines. All the programs presented by Sikkim Manipal University Distance Education are accredited by DEC and therefore valid for all private and government jobs . SMUDE is the best option for those who have very little time.

Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak

MD University (MD University) is a state-level university located in Rohtak, Haryana. It provides distance education courses under the Directorate of Distance Education (DDE). It currently offers 40 courses, including 21 courses, 14 courses for the undergraduate degree, and 5 courses in PG diploma.

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University (BAOU)

This was constituted by the Gujarat State Legislative Assembly Act Act 144 of 1994. According to the establishment, BAOU is on the establishment of Seventh Open University in India. The University provides 72 programs with more than 1,00,000 students enrollment, including MBA in Distance Education.

Amity University, Noida

Amity Directorate of Distance and Online Education (ADDOI) is providing world-class distance education to thousands of students, and working professionals across India. MMTC has given it No. 1 Institute for Distance Learning.

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Annamalai University, Tamilnadu

Annamalai University provides more than 500 different distance learning programs. It provides assistance to Indian students in many postgraduate programs like Hotel Management, and Catering Technology Program, Retail Management, Twinning Program, Program on Health Sciences, and much more.

Bharathidasan University- Center for Distance Education

BDU-CDE provides rolls to more than 20,000 students. In which 8,000 to 9,000 students have annual enrollment. Its Center for Distance Education has introduced more than 60 programs including 18 graduates (UG), 21 postgraduate courses, 13 diploma programs and 8 professional programs among which MCA, MBA, Diploma, and B.Sc. Degree is the most sought-after courses.

Welingkar Institute of Management Development (WeSchool)

This is another top B-school in India. The Institute was established in 1977. In addition to its full-time regular courses, Welingkar Institute of Management Development also offers part-time courses like a postgraduate diploma, diploma and certification course in management. Courses of distance learning provided by WeSchool are accredited by the University Grants Commission (UGC-DEB). WeSchool’s PGDM program is one of the most popular, distance education management courses in India. The following specializations have been offered in the PGDM course.
a. Marketing Management
b. Finance Management
c. Human Resource Management
d. Retail Management
e. Operations Management
f. Supply Chain Management
g. Business Administration
h. E-Business
i. Banking, Investment, and Insurance
j. International trade
k. Rural and Agricultural Business
l. Hospitality Management
m. Healthcare Management
n. Media and Advertising
o. Travel & Tourism
p. IT Projects Management
q. E-commerce

Alagappa University, Tamilnadu

The university provides education through regular, weekend (distance education program), and affiliate mode. Directorate of Remote Education provides various types of programs for the student community spread across the country and selected foreign countries. Through all the methods of education, the university fulfills the needs of around 100,000 student communities.

Osmania University, Hyderabad

Founded in 1918, the University of Osmania, the seventh oldest of India, the third oldest in South India, and the first institute established in Hyderabad’s predecessor principality. Through its existence of 100 years, it has shown remarkable progress and an integral development of all faculty has maintained. It has contributed not only to this sector but to the educational and economic development of the country. Its ex-students have established a reputation in various fields of life at the national and international level, and it is spreading around the world. It’s a matter of pride for doing an MBA in Distance Education mode from Osmania University.

Lovely Professional University

It is one of the top private universities in India. The University has won many awards for its quality education. The university is located in Punjab and offers regular and distance education courses. Under the Distance Education Mode, the University offers degree and diploma programs. Distance Learning MBA program is one of the top-ranked degree courses in the field of business management. The LPU’s Distance Education MBA program’s fee structure is quite affordable. The minimum duration to complete the program is 2 years, and the maximum is 5 years. To be eligible for the program, you must have a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.

Maulana Azad National Urdu University, Hyderabad

This is one of the best university of Urdu throughout India. If you are fond of Urdu and want to do MBA or other courses in Distance Education, it can prove to be the best university for you.

University of Mumbai Institute of Distance & Open Learning (IDOL)

The need for such an approach was felt by the University of Mumbai, and thus, in 1971-72, the Directorate of Correspondence courses was established in Mumbai University. In 1993, Directorate of Distance Education (DG) was upgraded as ‘Distance Education Institute’. And it got a status as ‘University Institute’. Here many courses are available along with the MBA.

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University (BRAOU)

It is known as Eastern Andhra Pradesh Open University, located in the city of Hyderabad. With a broad network of 206 study centers spread across the entire state of Andhra Pradesh, the university is known for the motto of “education on its door”. In August 1982, the first university of its kind in the country was done through an act of Andhra Pradesh State Legislature. If you are thinking of doing it in MBA Distance education mode, then this is a good option for you.

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