Distance (MBA)
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Full Form: Distance
Master of Business Administration (format)
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Course Level:
Postgraduate (Distance / Flexible)
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Course Duration: 2–3
years (varies)
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Eligibility Criteria:
Bachelor’s degree; institute-specific rules for admission and recognition.
• Entrance Exams: Institute entrance tests or merit-based; some accept CAT/MAT scores.
🎓 Distance MBA – Government / Public Universities in India
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Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) – one of the most recognised open universities offering Distance MBA with multiple specializations.
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Guru Nanak Dev University (Amritsar) – Distance MBA under Directorate of Open & Distance Learning.
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Andhra University (Visakhapatnam) – Public university with UGC‑DEB approved Distance MBA.
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Panjab University (Chandigarh) – NAAC‑rated state public university offering distance MBA programs.
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Bharathiar University – School of Distance Education with MBA in management fields.
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University of Madras (Chennai) – Institute of Distance Education (IDE) – Distance MBA with multiple specializations.
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Kurukshetra University (Haryana) – Distance management programs included.
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Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University (BAOU) – Distance MBA options.
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Delhi University (University of Delhi) – Some affiliated distance options available.
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Jiwaji University – UGC‑approved distance MBA.
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Maharshi Dayanand University (Rohtak) – Offers affordable distance MBA options.
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Utkal University – Government university with distance MBA.
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Dr. BR Ambedkar Open University (BRAOU) – Public open university with MBA.
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Tamil Nadu Open University (TNOU) – Government open university distance MBA.
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Vidyasagar University – State public university with distance MBA.
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University of Kerala – Distance MBA via Directorate of Distance Education.
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Gauhati University – Public university offering distance management courses.
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Institute of Distance and Open Learning – University of Mumbai (IDOL) – Distance MBA options.
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School of Distance Education – Bharathiar University – Public distance MBA.
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Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) – Offers distance education programs including MBA.
🎓 Top Private Distance MBA Colleges in India & Approx. Fees (2‑Year Distance/Online MBA)
| College / University (Private) | Approx. Total Fees (₹) | Notes |
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| Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning (SCDL) | ₹50,000–75,000 | Popular PGDBA, flexible learning |
| NMIMS Global Access | ₹1,50,000–2,50,000 | Strong brand & industry relevance |
| Amity University Online/MBA Distance | ₹1,50,000–2,50,000 | Recognised national university program |
| Lovely Professional University (LPU) | ₹1,00,000–1,50,000 | Good placement support |
| Chandigarh University Distance MBA | ₹71,000–1,60,000 | Affordable, flexible |
| DY Patil University Distance MBA | ₹1,80,000–1,90,000 | Emerging private option |
| Jain University Distance MBA | ₹90,000–1,00,000 | Bangalore‑based private university |
| ICFAI University (Distance MBA) | ₹80,000–1,00,000 | Trusted private university |
| SRM Institute of Science & Technology (online/distance) | ₹60,000 | Growing distance MBA option |
| IIBMS | ₹41,000–₹51,000 | Budget private option |
| All India Institute of Management Studies | ₹4,000–₹10,000 | Very low‑fee private MBA option |
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