Distance MBA has grown popular among management hopefuls as education has moved to the internet form. Here’s all you need to know about remote learning MBA programmes.
NEW DELHI: Because of the shift from traditional to online education, distance MBAs are in high demand today. The MBA in remote learning is a two-year programme designed to build and strengthen the managerial abilities required to succeed in today’s business environment. Working professionals and graduates from any subject can take distance MBA programmes without jeopardising their employment.
Due to numerous factors such as full-time employment commitments, financial restrictions, geographic disadvantages, bad academic record, or percentile/score in MBA admission examinations such as CAT, XAT, IIFT, SNAP, and others, not all MBA applicants are able to pursue the MBA degree. For such people, a distance MBA is a fantastic way to attain their career ambitions.
Specializations in Distance MBA
Though there are fewer specialties available in a remote MBA programme than there are in a full-time MBA programme, there are still numerous options that can help you steer your career. The following are some of the distance MBA specialisations:
- MBA in Corporate Governance
- MBA in Entrepreneurship
- MBA in Aviation Business Management
- MBA in Banking and Finance
- MBA in Biotechnology Management
- MBA in Financial Markets
- MBA in Insurance
- MBA in Information Technology Management
- MBA in Hospital and Healthcare Management (MBAHHM)
- MBA in Hospitality Management (MBAHM)
- MBA in Textile Management
- MBA in Services Management
- MBA in Management Accounting and Finance
- MBA in Network Infrastructure Management
- MBA in Retail Management
- MBA in Marketting/ Finance/ HR/ Productions and Operations Management
- MBA in Telecom Management
Distance MBA in India: Top Universities/ Colleges and their fee structure
The cost of a distance MBA varies depending on the institute. The following is a list of some of the best distance MBA institutions and their cost structures:
Top Private Distance MBA Colleges in India
| Institutes/Universities | Fee Structure | Institutes/Universities | Fee Structure |
| Jagannath University, Jaipur | Rs 58,000 (including exam fee-Rs 1,000 per semester) | Carreograph Institute of Management Studies, Kolkata | Rs 64,800 |
| Directorate of Distance Education, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara | Rs 50,600 (including exam fee-Rs 1,250 per semester) | Amity Directorate of Distance and Online Education, Noida | Rs 1,51,800 |
| Venkateshwara Open University, Papum Pare | Rs 85,000 | Global Open University, Dimapur | Rs 26,125 |
| CCE UPES Dehradun | Rs 1,35,000 | Institute of Management Technology, Centre for Distance Learning, Ghaziabad | Rs 88,000 |
| Prin LN Welingkar Institute of Management | Rs 61,000 | Institute of Distance and Online Learning, Chandigarh University | Rs 52,800 |
| SVKM’s NMIMS University, Mumbai | Rs 1,44,000 (Pro)Rs.120,000(Prime) |
Top Government Distance MBA colleges in India
| Institutes/Universities | Fee Structure | Institutes/Universities | Fee Structure |
| Annamalai University | Rs 57,050 | School of Distance Education, Andhra University | Rs 35,000 (Rs 50,000 for MBA- Hospital Administration) |
| IGNOU Delhi | Rs 37,800 | BRAOU Hyderabad | Rs 20,150 |
| YCMOU Nashik | Rs 32,700 | Tamil Nadu Open University, Chennai | Rs 24,800 |
| Centre for Distance Education, Anna University, Chennai | Rs 18,650 (for the first semester) | Krishna Kanta Handiqui State Open University, Guwahati | Rs 50,835 |
| Madhya Pradesh Bhoj Open University, Bhopal | Rs 16560 (Annual fee) | KSOU Mysore | Rs 35,000 |
The distance MBA programme has a two-year minimum length. The distance MBA degree must be completed in a maximum of four years by the enrolled students.
Distance MBA in India: Admission process
Admission to the distance MBA programme is based on a candidate’s academic performance and entrance examination results (in some institutes or universities). Before filling out the MBA application form, candidates must meet the eligibility requirements for admission to the distance MBA programme. The following are the procedures to take in order to get admitted to a remote learning MBA programme:
- Once the application form is accessible on the relevant institute’s website, candidates must complete it within the time frame specified.
- After reviewing the eligibility conditions, fill out the distance MBA application form. Please submit all of the papers requested in the instructions.
- For final admission, you must pay the required application cost (or course price).
- Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview (if one is scheduled) or will be admitted directly.
