Best Distance MBA Colleges In India 2024 With Updated Fees

Master of Business Administration (MBA) and other management programs like PGDM and EMBA have become extremely popular in India. There are plenty of MBA courses available with different subjects of specialisations and these programs are offered by recognized MBA universities.

Students can pursue MBA in both regular and distance mode and famous universities like NMIMS and Symbiosis are offering online and distance MBA with different specialisations. The online and distance MBA programs have been approved by the University Grants Commission-Distance Education Bureau (UGC-DEB). Students who have completed their bachelor’s in streams like Commerce, Humanities, Science can apply to any management university in the distance MBA course without even giving entrances like CAT or  GMAT.

However there are certain universities that take a common entrance test for those who want to apply for distance MBA programs, for instance, IGNOU has a separate entrance OPENMAT for MBA applicants. MBA is one of the famous programs in India and more than 3.5 lakhs students take admission to MBA programs every year. Hence, there are different formats of MBA and these are:

• Regular MBA
• Part-time MBA
• Executive MBA
• MBA for Working Professionals
• Online MBA
• Distance MBA

Most universities are offering all these MBA programs to students along with placement assistance. The recognized management universities in India are:

The NMIMS University is one of the reputed management universities in India which was established in 1981 by Shri Vile Parle Kelavani Mandal (SVPKM). The university has been accredited by NAAC with an A+ Grade and 3.59 CGPA.

The university has been awarded the status of Autonomy Category 1 by the University Grants Commission which made NMIMS  eligible to offer blended online and distance learning programs. Students can find MBA programs in both regular and distance modes. The MBA programs available in the blended online and distance mode are:

MBA in Business Management	MBA in Human Resource Management
MBA in Financial Management	MBA in Supply Chain Management
MBA in Marketing Management	MBA in Information Technology and Systems Management
MBA in Banking and Finance Management	MBA in International Trade Management
MBA in Operations Management	MBA in Retail Management

NMIMS also offers the following UG and PG management courses in both regular and online modes.

BBA	Diploma in Human Resource Management
Professional Diploma in Digital Marketing	Diploma in Financial Management
Professional Diploma in Wealth Management	Diploma in Business Management
Diploma in Supply Chain Management	Diploma in Banking and Finance Management
Diploma in Operations Management	Diploma in Retail Management
Diploma in Marketing Management	Certificate programs (5 specialisations)
Diploma in International Trade Management

University Name	Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies
Location of campuses	Indore, Kolkata, Delhi, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Pune, etc.
Established Year	1981
Approvals	University Grant Commission, Distance Education Bureau, and NAAC Accredited with an A+ Grade.
Ownership	Private University
Admission Criteria	Online MBA- Merit Based
Application Mode	Online
Online MBA Fees	144000 (Full Course)

2. Symbiosis College of Distance Learning

Symbiosis college of distance learning was established in the year 2001 and the university has been approved by AICTE. SCDL is one of the largest universities in India which offers UG, PG, Diploma, and Certificate courses in the distance learning mode.

SCDL has also been recognized and awarded by ISO for developing a “Quality Management System” in the country. The university has more than 350 faculty members available full-time to address the queries of students related to the curriculum and apart from this students can have discussions via separate chat sections.

The university is not only good at providing education but also helps students in connecting with top recruiters. The university has tie-ups with Infosys, IBM,  Wipro, Cognizant, Ranbaxy, Collabra, Aditya Birla, Bharti Retail Pvt. Ltd., Wall-mart, Vodafone, Cipla, etc. SCDL offers MBA courses in various specialisations in the regular mode. However, for Distance management courses, SCDL offers only PG Diploma and Certificate programs and these are:

PG Diploma in Business Administration	PG Diploma in Strategic Management
PG Diploma in Human Resource Management	PG Diploma in Banking and Financial Services
PG Diploma in International Business	PG Diploma in Personnel and Human Resource Management
PG Diploma Business and Corporate Laws	PG Diploma in Export and Import Management
PG Diploma in Supply Chain Management	PG Diploma in Customer Relationship Management
PG Diploma in Data Science	PG Diploma in Retail Management
PG Diploma in Project Management	PG Diploma in Retail Management
PG Diploma in Technical Writing in Business Management	PG Diploma in IT
PG Diploma in Educational Administration	PG Diploma in Energy Management
PG Diploma in School Counselling	PG Diploma in Insurance Business Management
PG Diploma in Design Thinking	PG Diploma in Instructional Design
PG Certificate Programs in Management (6 specialisations)	PG Diploma in Pre-Primary Teachers Training

University Name	Symbiosis Centre of Distance Learning
Location of the registered office	Pune, Maharashtra
Established Year	2001
Approvals	All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)
Ownership	Private University
Admission Criteria	Merit Based
Application Mode	Online
Distance PGDM Fees	55000 (Full Course)

3. Lovely Professional University

LPU distance learning is one of the famous private universities situated in Jalandhar of Punjab. LPU has gained approval from the University Grants Commission, Distance Education Bureau, AIU, National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE), Pharmacy Council of India (PCI), Indian Association of Physiotherapists (IAP), Council of Architecture (COA), and The Institute of Engineers (India).

The university is well-equipped to provide distance learning courses as it has its own online student portal which connects students with the university and its name is LPU e-connect. Also,  students will get personal contact programs in case of any query. Apart from learning material, students can also enjoy the placement assistance provided by the teachers in charge. LPU offers Distance MBA in the following specialisations.  

Finance	International Business
Human Resource Management	Marketing
Information Technology	Operations Management
	Retail Management

University Name	Lovely Professional University
Location of the campus	Jalandhar-Delhi G.T. Road, Punjab
Established Year	2005
Approvals	UGC, DEB, AIU, National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE), and accredited by NAAC with an A Grade.
Ownership	Private University
Admission Criteria	Merit-Based
Application Mode	Online
Distance MBA	51000 (Full Course)

4. Chandigarh University

CU is one of the fastest-growing private universities established in 2012. The university is famous for providing impeccable service in offering both regular and distance courses.

The university has been recognized by the University Grants Commission-Distance Education Bureau (UGC-DEB) and has remained a member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) for a long time and this body is responsible to evaluate the standard and credit of foreign universities and then equates them with the courses offered by Indian universities.

Chandigarh University has been accredited by NAAC with an A+ Grade and it covers MBA courses under 4 different specialisations. It also offers a BBA course as well.  

University Name	Chandigarh University-Institute of Distance Learning
Location of the campus	Punjab
Established Year	2012
Approvals	University Grant Commission, Distance Education Bureau, and NAAC Accredited with an A+ Grade
Ownership	Private University
Admission Criteria	Merit-based
Application Mode	Both online and offline
Distance MBA Fees	52800 (Full Course)

5. Sri Venkateswara University

Sri Venkateswara University distance learning, which is located in the Amroha District of UP, was established in 2014. Suresh Gyan Vihar University established its Distance Education Directorate to reach out to the unreached section of the society. The programs offered by Sri Venkateswara University via Distance Education are in high demand among aspirants.

The university has also been recognized by the University Grants Commission and Distance Education Bureau. Hence, the MBA program offered by the university whether regular or distance is valid everywhere. The university offers the MBA program in the following specialisations:

M.B.A. in Finance Management	M.B.A. in Information Technology Management
M.B.A. in Healthcare Management	M.B.A. in Marketing Management
M.B.A. in Human Resource Management	M.B.A. in Operation and Production Management

Name of the university	Sri Venkateswara University
Location	NH-24 near Rajabpur, Gajraula, Amroha
Established year	2014
Recognitions	UGC-DEB, AICTE and AIU
Ownership	State Private University
Application Mode	Both offline and online
Admission Criteria	Based on marks of prior qualifications
Distance MBA Fees	46500 (Full Course)

6. IMT Distance Learning

IMT or Institute of Management Technology is one of the famous management universities in India. IMT has been ranked among India’s top 10 private B-Schools and ranked among the top 20 B-Schools. The university has gained approval from AICTE and is accredited by NAAC with an A++ Grade.

The institute does not offer a distance MBA, however, the distance learning institute of IMT is famous for offering affordable and updated management programs to all management aspirants. Students will find different  management courses in this university and these are:

• Online Management Development Programs (MDPs)
• PG Diploma in Management of 2 years
• PG Diploma in Management  (Executive) of 15 months
• PG Certificate in management program of 1 year

Name of the University	Institute of Management Technology
Location of Headquarter	Ghaziabad
University Established Year	1980
Ownership	Private (autonomous)
Disciplines of Courses	Management
Approvals/Recognition	AICTE
NAAC Accreditation	Accredited by A++ Grade
Mode of Application	Online
Admission Criteria	Entrance-based
Mode of Fee Payment	Online
Distance MBA Fees	111000 (Full Course)

7. Jaipur National University

Jaipur National University distance learning is a self-funded private university that was established by Mahima Shiksha Samiti in the academic year 2008-2009. The Jaipur National University’s School of Distance Education and Learning (SODEL) received approval from the DEC, the Distance Education Board (DEB), and the University Grants Commission, as well as NAAC accreditation.

The University of Jaipur offers MBA and BBA programs in a variety of fields, including management. It provides you with valuable education by concentrating on your overall growth rather than just your education. Seminars, symposia, conferences, athletics, and other cultural events were held on a regular basis at the university. The university offers distance MBA program in the following specialisations:

MBA in Human Resource Management	MBA in Hospital Administrations
MBA in Financial Management	MBA in Project Management
MBA in Operations Management	MBA in Information Technology
MBA in Rural Management	MBA in Supply Chain Management
MBA in Marketing Management.	MBA in Hospitality

Name Of The University	Jaipur National University
Location	Jaipur, Rajasthan
University Established Year	2007
Ownership	Private
Approvals/Recognition	UGC and DEB
Accreditation	Accredited by NAAC  with B Grade
Mode of Application	Online/Offline
Admission Criteria	Merit-based
Mode of Fee Payment	Demand Draft
Distance MBA Fees	43600 (Full Course)

8. IGNOU

The Indira Gandhi National Open University or IGNOU is one of the world’s famous distance universities in India which offers a plethora of undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma/certificate, PG diploma, and other professional courses to millions of students.

The university was established in 1985 and has gained approval from the University Grants Commission (UGC), Distance Education Bureau (DEB), and AICTE. Also, National Assessment and Accreditation Council have accredited IGNOU with an A++ Grade. With the aid of national student assistance, IGNOU offers cost-effective programs around the country.

IGNOU also has 29 international study centre programs in countries such as the United Kingdom, China, Singapore, and the United Arab Emirates, as well as 21 schools that offer a total of 227 degrees. IGNOU offers MBA and the following other distance management courses:

MBA	PGDBM in IT
BBA	PGDBM in Human Resource Management
PGDBM	PGDBM in Retail Management
PGDBM in Supply Chain Management	PGDBM in Financial Management
PGDBM in International Trade Management	PGDBM in Banking and Finance

Name of the University	IGNOU
Location	New Delhi, Delhi
University Established Year	1985
Popular Name	IGNOU
Ownership	Government
Approvals/Recognition	NCTE, AICTE, UGC
Accreditation	Accredited by A++ Grade
Mode of Application	Online/offline
Admission Criteria	Merit-based
Mode of Fee Payment	Online/Offline
Distance MBA Fees	37800 (Full Course)

9. JECRC University

JECRC distance is a private distance learning university that is accredited by NAAC and affiliated with the UGC-DEB. JECRC University was established in 2012 in Jaipur, Rajasthan. The university also offers nearly 70 courses in management and other fields that have been approved by the UGC-DEB.

JECRC’s admissions process is conducted entirely online for distance education, making it extremely convenient for all applicants.

Apart from being a distance university, JECRC University is also a regular university with a wide range of programs in science, engineering, management, humanities, and law. The JECRC Directorate of Distance Education allows students to obtain their degrees from anywhere. The university offers distance BBA as well. JECRC offers distance MBA in the following 3 specialisations:

• MBA in Human Resource Management
• MBA in Finance Management
• MBA in Marketing Management

Name of The University	JECRC University
Location	Jaipur, Rajasthan
University Established Year	2012
Ownership	Private
Approvals/Recognition	UGC and DEB
Accreditation	Accredited by NAAC  with B Grade
Mode of Application	Online/Offline
Admission Criteria	Merit-based
Mode of Fee Payment	Online/Offline
Distance MBA Fees	56000 (Full Course)

10. Jagannath University

The Rajasthan State Legislature passed Act No. 19 of 2008, which established Jagannath University Distance Education. Jagannath University is a UGC-approved institution that prioritises quality over quantity. The University is accredited by the UGC-DEB and the AICTE and approved by the Distance Education Bureau.

Jagannath University distance has also been recognized as Rajasthan’s best private university. The university has more than ten years of educational experience and more than 150 organisations have successful alumni.

Students can even apply easily for MBA as it offers the option of online application and it provides admission in MBA to all those who have completed bachelor’s in any stream without even any entrance. The university also offers the distance BBA program as well. The distance MBA specialisations offered by Jagannath University are:

MBA in Supply Chain Management	MBA in Project Management
MBA in Finance Management	MBA in Hotel & Tourism Management
MBA in Marketing Management	MBA in International Business Management
MBA in Entrepreneurship Management	MBA in Human Resource Management
MBA in Operations Management	MBA in Information Management
MBA in Digital Management	MBA in Media Management
MBA in Hospital Management

Name of The University	Jagannath University
Location	Rajasthan
University Established Year	2008
Ownership	Private
Approvals/Recognition	UGC and DEB
Mode of Application	Online/Offline
Admission Criteria	Merit-based
Mode of Fee Payment	Online/Offline
Distance MBA Fees	58500 (Full Course)

11. Amity University Online

Amity University is India’s famous private university which has gained prominence for its research and innovation. Amity University Online is dedicated to establishing a transformative learning environment with digital classrooms that can provide access to education from anywhere.

Amity University Online is accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) and has been recognized by the University Grant Commission – Distance Education Department for offering quality education to students. The university offers UG, PG, and PG Diploma courses the distance and online mode. The MBA specialisations offered by Amity University in the online mode are:

Human Resource Management	Information Technology Management
Entrepreneurship and Leadership Management	Hospitality Management
Finance and Accounting Management	Global Finance Management
Production and Operations Management	International Business Management
Retail Management	Petroleum and Natural Gas Management
Marketing & Sales Management	Banking Services and Insurance Management

University Name	Amity University Online
Established	2005
Ownership	Online Private University
Recognition	NAAC and AICTE
Approved By	Distance Education Board and UGC
Admission Mode	Online
Admission Criteria	Merit-based
Distance MBA Fees	350000 (Full Course)

12. Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya

Distance Learning Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya is a higher educational university situated in Madhya Pradesh. Devi Ahilya University was previously known as the University of Indore, and it provides both UG and PG courses. The university has been recognized by the University Grants Commission and accredited by NAAC with an A+ Grade due to its excellence in providing education. 

The university was the first university in Madhya Pradesh that was accredited by NAAC with an A+ Grade. Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya DDE is well-known for its Distance MBA program. Many students are enrolling in the university, especially for the distance MBA program.

University Name	Devi Ahilya Vishwavidhyalya,  Directorate of Distance Education
Location	Indore, Madhya Pradesh
Established Year	1964
Approvals	University Grant Commission, Distance Education Bureau, NAAC Accredited, AICTE
Ownership	Government
Courses Offered	Postgraduate –  MBA
Admission Criteria	PG Courses: Merit-based
Application Mode	Online application by visiting the official website or Offline application by visiting the university
Distance MBA Fees	81000 (Full Course)

13. University of Kerala Distance Education

The University of Kerala distance learning offers one of India’s best distance education, specialising in advanced information and communication technology education. In 1976, the University of Kerala founded the School of Distance Education to provide high-quality education to students who want to pursue distance courses to advance their careers.

Students may enrol in a variety MBA programs at the university through distance learning. The University Grants Commission and Distance Education Bureau have recognized the University of Kerala for providing distance MBA courses. The university has also been accredited by NAAC with an A Grade. Kerala University offers a distance MBA of 2 years.

University Name	Kerala University, Distance Education
Location	Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Established Year	1937
Approvals	University Grant Commission, Distance Education Bureau, NAAC Accredited with an A Grade
Ownership	Private
Courses Offered	Undergraduate – BBA Postgraduate –  MBA
Admission Criteria	UG Courses: Merit-based PG Courses: Merit-based
Application Mode	Online application by visiting the official website
Distance MBA Fees	41175 (Full Course)

14. Patna University

Patna University is the first university of higher education in Bihar and it was established in 1917. However, the university established its directorate of distance education in 1974. The university has been approved by the University Grants Commission, Distance Education Bureau, and NCTE.

This is a state-owned university that offers courses in different streams including management. The university’s distance learning students follow the same curriculum as regular students, and the university’s rules are also the same.

The same degree is offered to correspondence students as it is to regular students at Patna University in all programs. As a result, Patna University is valuing distance education almost as much as formal education. The university does not offer the distance MBA but it offers the following distance management courses:

• PGDM in Marketing Management
• PGDM in Financial Management
• PGDM in Operations Management
• PG Diploma in Journalism

University Name	Patna University, Distance Education
Location	Patna, Bihar
Established Year	1917
Approvals	University Grant Commission, Distance Education Bureau, NCTE,
Ownership	State Government
Courses Offered	PG Diploma in Management
Admission Criteria	Merit-based
Application Mode	Online application by visiting the official website
Distance PGDM Fees	9000(Full Course)

15. Shivaji University

Shivaji University distance learning first opened its doors in 1962. The university is named after Chhatrapati Shivaji, the Great Warrior of Maratha and the father of the Maratha Empire. The university has also established a Centre of Distance Education to make higher education opportunities available to everyone.

The university is located in Kolhapur in Maharashtra. The university has been approved by UGC, DEB, NIRF, and accredited by NAAC. The university offers a 2 year distance MBA program.

University Name	Shivaji University, Centre of Distance Education
Location	Kolhapur, Maharashtra
Established Year	1962
Approvals	University Grant Commission Distance Education Bureau NAAC Accredited NIRF
Ownership	State University
Admission Criteria	Merit-Based
Application Mode	Online application by visiting the official website
Distance MBA Fees	88120 (Full Course)

16. Jiwaji University

Jiwaji University distance learning is one of the most well-known universities in MP, having been established in 1964 and inaugurated by the then-President of India, Sarawapalli Radhakrishanan. Jiwaji University has earned an ‘A’ grade from the NAAC.

The university’s campus is in Gwalior, and it offers both general MBA and MBA in 2 other specialisations. The university offers UG, PG, and diploma courses in MAnagement as well through distance learning. Jiwaji University has been approved by UGC, DEB, and AICTE. Students will find the following distance MBA programs in this university:

• Distance MBA in Rural Management
• Distance MBA in Finance Management
• Distance MBA

University Name	Jiwaji University, Centre of Distance Education
Location	Gwalior, MP
Established Year	1964
Approvals	University Grant Commission Distance Education Bureau NAAC Accredited with an A Grade AICTE
Ownership	State University
Admission Criteria	Merit Based
Application Mode	Online application by visiting the official website
Distance MBA Fees	60000 (Full Course)

17. Amity University, Gwalior

The Amity University of Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh is one of India’s most well-known universities. Students who choose to pursue higher education by distance learning will enrol in the university’s distance education programs.

The University Grant Commission – Distance Education Bureau has approved Amity University Gwalior as one of two campuses for offering distance learning courses including a distance MBA program.

University Name	Amity University, Distance and Online Education
Location	Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh
Established Year	2004
Approvals	University Grant Commission Distance Education Bureau NAAC Accredited AICTE
Ownership	State Private University
Admission Criteria	UG Courses: Merit-based PG Courses: Merit-based
Application Mode	Online application by visiting the official website
Distance MBA Fees	120000 (Full Course)

18. Amity University Noida

Amity University Noida is one of Noida’s most well-known private universities. The university has become Asia’s No. 1 distance learning network, allowing everyone to access higher education at any time. Amity University offers a variety of specialisations for its distance MBA course. It also offers other management courses in the distance mode such as BBA and Diploma. 

Amity University Noida has been recognized by the University Grants Commission – Distance Education Bureau. 

University Name	Amity University, Distance and Online Education
Location	Noida, Uttar Pradesh
Established Year	2006
Approvals	– University Grant Commission – Distance Education Bureau – NAAC Accredited – AICTE
Ownership	State Private University
Admission Criteria	UG Courses: Merit-based PG Courses: Merit-based
Application Mode	Online application by visiting the official website
Distance MBA Fees	120000 (Full Course)

19. Jamia Milia University

One of the most well-known distance education universities in India is Jamia Millia Islamia Centre for Distance and Open Learning. It first opened its doors in Delhi in September of 2002.

It is a University that has been approved by both the University Grant Commission and the Distance Education Board (UGC-DEB). Along with distance MBA, the university offers other UG and PG management courses as well. The National Assessment and Accreditation Council have accredited the university with an A Grade.

University Name	Jamia Millia Islamia
Location	Delhi
Established Year	2002
Approvals	University Grant Commission Distance Education Bureau NAAC Accredited with an A Grade AICTE
Ownership	Government
Admission Criteria	UG Courses: Merit-based PG Courses: Merit-based
Application Mode	Online application by visiting the official website
Distance MBA Fees	66340 (Full Course)

20. Assam Don Bosco

Assam Don Bosco distance learning is a state private university established by the government of Assam. The university provides many UG and PG courses in different disciplines and all its courses are approved by UGC-DEB. Assam Don Bosco has also been accredited by NAAC.

By providing successful and efficient education, the university hopes to transform young people into intellectually intelligent, morally upright, socially committed, and spiritually motivated citizens of India. This university offers an MBA program in the distance mode as well as a BBA in the distance mode. 

University Name	Assam Don Bosco University Global Centre for Open and Distance Education
Location	Guwahati, Assam
Established Year	2008
Approvals	University Grant Commission Distance Education Bureau NAAC Accredited AICTE
Ownership	State Private University
Admission Criteria	Direct Admissions
Distance MBA Fees	391000 (Full Course)

21. Dayalbagh Educational Institute

Dayalbagh Education Institute started providing Distance Education Programs in 2004 to help students who are unable to attend regular classes due to any reason. The Dayalbagh Education Institute is a “deemed university” in Agra, Uttar Pradesh.

The university has gained recognition from the University Grants Commission and Distance Education Bureau. Dayalbagh Educational Institute offers a Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) in the distance mode. Along with MBA, the university offers a BBA in the Distance mode as well.  

University Name	Dayalbagh Education Institute, Distance Education Program
Location	Dayalbagh, Agra, Uttar Pradesh
Established Year	2004
Approvals	University Grant Commission Distance Education Bureau AICTE
Ownership	State Private Institute
Admission Criteria	Merit-Based
Application Mode	Offline
Distance MBA Fees	11000 (Full Course)

22. Madurai Kamaraj University

Madurai Kamaraj University distance learning, founded in 1965, is one of the oldest and most well-known universities that offers both regular and distance education. Madurai Kamaraj University offers MBA in distance mode and other UG and PG management courses as well.

University Name	Madurai Kamaraj University, Directorate of Distance Education
Location	Madurai City, Tamil Nadu
Established Year	1971
Approvals	University Grant Commission Distance Education Bureau NAAC Accredited
Ownership	State University
Admission Criteria	UG Courses: Merit-based PG Courses: Merit-based
Application Mode	Online application by visiting the official website or Offline
Distance MBA Fees	30000 (Full Course)

23. Integral University

The Integral University distance learning is a higher education university that offers both undergraduate and postgraduate courses in both distance and regular mode. The main campus of the university is situated in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.

Apart from the MBA in distance mode, the university also offers UG and PGDM management courses as well. 

University Name	Integral University, Directorate of Distance Education
Location	Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Established Year	2014
Approvals	University Grant Commission Distance Education Bureau, AICTE NAAC Accredited with an A Grade
Ownership	Private University
Admission Criteria	Merit-based
Application Mode	Online application by visiting the official website
Distance MBA Fees	53200 (Full Course)

24. Swami Vivekanand Subharti

Swami Vivekanand Subharti distance University was established in the year 2008, and is one of the best and most prestigious universities in India. The campus of the university is situated in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh.

Apart from the MBA in distance mode, the university also offers UG, PGDM, and diploma management courses as well and the courses are valid because the university has gained approval from UGC and DEB.

University Name	Swami Vivekanand Subharti
Location	Meerut, Uttar Pradesh
Established Year	2008
Approvals	University Grant Commission Distance Education Bureau AICTE
Ownership	Private University
Admission Criteria	Merit-based
Application Mode	Offline
Distance MBA Fees	19800 (Full Course)

25. University of Petroleum and Energy Studies

University of Petroleum and Energy Studies distance learning is the first university in Asia in the Energy domain and it is situated in Dehradun. In 2007, the university established the Centre of Continuing Education to offer quality education to students who are unable to enroll in a regular course due to a variety of factors or they are working but willing to pursue higher studies.

The university offers distance MBA in a variety of disciplines and these are:

MBA in Oil and Gas Management	MBA in Aviation Management
MBA in International Business	MBA in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
MBA in Power Management	MBA in Infrastructure Management
MBA in Power Management	MBA in IT and Project Management

University Name	University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Center of Continuing Education
Location	Dehradun, Uttarakhand
Established Year	2007
Approvals	University Grant Commission Distance Education Bureau NAAC
Ownership	Private University
Admission Criteria	Merit-Based
Application Mode	Offline / Online
Distance MBA Fees	140000 (Full Course)

26. Punjab Technical University

Punjab Technical Distance University was brought into existence in 1997 by the state government of Punjab under the act of the state legislature. The university has been approved by the University of Grants Commission and Distance Education Bureau to provide distance programs in different domains including management. Apart from the MBA in distance mode, the university also offers UG and diploma management courses as well. 

University Name	Punjab Technical University, Directorate Of Distance Education
Location	Punjab, India
Established Year	1997
Approvals	University Grant Commission Distance Education Bureau NIRF
Ownership	State University
Admission Criteria	UG Courses: Merit-based PG Courses: Merit-based Diploma Courses: Merit-based
Application Mode	Online application by visiting the official website
Distance MBA Fees	72000 (Full Course)

27. Acharya Nagarjuna University

Acharya Nagarjuna University distance learning is one of the oldest universities in not only Kolkata but in India. The university was established in 1976 and is located between Vijayawada and Guntur in Kolkata. The university has gained an A+ Grade from NAAC and has been approved by UGC-DEB. Apart from the MBA in distance mode, the university also offers UG and diploma management courses as well.

• Marketing
• Finance
• Human Resource Management
• Tourism and Travel Management

University Name	Acharya Nagarjuna University, Centre of Distance Education
Location	Between Vijayawada and Guntur on Kolkata – Chennai National Highway
Established Year	1976
Approvals	University Grant Commission Distance Education Bureau NAAC Accredited
Ownership	State University
Admission Criteria	Merit-based
Application Mode	Online
Distance MBA Fees	25840 (Full Course)

28. Panjab University

Panjab University distance learning is way too old and it was established even before the independence of India. The university was established in 1882 and it established its school of open learning in 1972.

The university has been accredited by NAAC and it is situated in Chandigarh. The university offers MBA in distance mode and it is valid everywhere.

Name of the university	Panjab University
Location	Chandigarh, Punjab
Established year	1882
Application mode	Online
Recognition and accreditation	UGC-DEB, NAAC
Ownership	Centre and State
Distance MBA Fees	47735 (Full Course)

29. ICFAI University

ICFAI Distance University was established to provide career-oriented courses to students in both regular and distance mode. ICFAI University is a deemed university that has been recognized by UGC-DEB.

Hence, all its courses are valid and approved. Hence, the students pursuing distance MBA will get a degree equal worth of regular MBA.

University Name	ICFAI, Distance Education
Location	Nagarjuna Hills, Punjagutta, Hyderabad
Established Year	1984
Approvals	UGC, Distance Education Bureau, NAAC Accredited
Ownership	Private University
Admission Criteria	Merit-based
Application Mode	Online
Distance MBA Fees	332800 (Full Course)

30. Kuvempu University

Kuvempu distance learning is Karnataka’s university that was established in 1987. This is a government-owned university that offers both UG and PG courses. The university has established a distance education institute in order to offer education to the disadvantaged sections of society.

The university was established with the aim of being an international educational hub. Apart from the MBA in distance mode, the university also offers UG, PGDM, and diploma management courses as well. Kuvempu University offers the following specialisations in the distance PGDM course:

• PG Diploma in Marketing Management
• PG Diploma in Human Resource Management
• PG Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management

University Name	Kuvempu University, Distance Education
Location	Karnataka
Established Year	1987
Approvals	University Grants Commission, Distance Education Bureau, NAAC Accredited with an A Grade
Ownership	Government
Admission Criteria	Merit-based
Application Mode	Online
Distance MBA Fees	64120 (Full Course)

31. Pondicherry University

Pondicherry distance University was primarily created in 1985 as a result of a legislative act. Pondicherry Distance Learning University has a large campus with all of the required amenities in the Union Territory of Puducherry.

The university has been accredited by NAAC with an A Grade. The university offers the following specialisations in the distance MBA courses:

MBA – Human Resources Management	MBA – General
MBA – Finance	MBA – Hospital Management
MBA – Marketing	MBA – Tourism
MBA – International Business	MBA – Operations & Supply Chain Management

University Name	Pondicherry University, Directorate of Distance Education
Location	R Venkat Raman Nagar, KalapetPondicherry
Established Year	1995
Approvals	University Grant Commission Distance Education Bureau NAAC Accredited
Ownership	Private University
Admission Criteria	Merit-based
Application Mode	Online
Distance MBA Fees	49850 (Full Course)

32. Andhra University

Andhra University distance learning is an internationally recognized university situated in Visakhapatnam of Andhra Pradesh. The university was established under the act of Madras in 1926 and it is one of the UGC-DEB recognized universities.

Hence, all its courses are valid and approved. Andhra University has been accredited by NAAC with an A Grade. Apart from the MBA in distance mode, the university also offers other management courses as well. 

Name of the University	Andhra University
Location	Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
Established year	1926
Application Mode	Online/Offline
Recognition and accreditation	UGC-DEB and NAAC
Distance MBA Fees	35000 (Full Course)

33. Sikkim Manipal University

In the Sikkim region, Sikkim Manipal distance University is the first forum with a government-private partnership. The University Grants Commission, or UGC, has granted recognition to the university, which has been approved by the Indian government. Apart from the MBA in distance mode, the university also offers other management courses as well.

Name of the University	Sikkim Manipal University
Location	East Sikkim, India
Established Year	1995
Approvals	UGC-DEB
Ownership	Sikkim Government and Manipal Group
Application mode	Online
Distance MBA Fees	85000 (Full Course)

34. Dr. CV Raman University

This was the first private university in Chhattisgarh which was established in 2006. Dr. Cv Raman distance University has both MBA and BBA in the distance mode and the university has also been accredited by NAAC.

Name of the university	Dr. CV Raman University
Location	Kargi Road, Kota, Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh
Established year	2006
Application mode	online/offline
Approvals and accreditations	UGC-DEB, NAAC, NIRF
Distance MBA Fees	59800 (Full Course)

35. Guru Jambheshwar University

The Guru Jambheshwar distance university is situated at Hisar in Haryana and offers all UG and PG programs in both regular and distance mode. The university was founded in 1995 and its directorate of distance education came into existence in 1997.

The university has been approved by UGC-DEB to provide distance MBA courses. Apart from the MBA in distance mode, the university also offers UG management courses as well. The university works with the mission to provide quality higher education.

University Name	Guru Jambheshwar University, Directorate of Distance Education
Location	Hisar, Haryana
Established Year	1997
Approvals	University Grant Commission Distance Education Bureau NAAC Accredited
Ownership	State University
Admission Criteria	Undergraduate – Merit-based Postgraduate – Entrance based
Application Mode	Online
Distance MBA Fees	36000 (Full Course)

36. Karnataka State Open University

The university has been established way before in the year 1996 under the state legislature act. The main aim of the university is to provide qualitative education to all and it offers both undergraduate and postgraduate programs in the distance mode.

KSOU distance offers both MBA and BBA and the degrees are valid and approved by UGC-DEB. The distance MBA specialisations offered by KSOU are:

MBA in Finance	MBA in Operations
MBA in Marketing	MBA in Tourism
MBA in Human Resource	MBA in Corporate Law
MBA in IT

University Name	Karnataka State Open University
Location	Mysore, Karnataka
Established Year	1996
Approvals	University Grant Commission Distance Education Bureau
Ownership	State Government University
Admission Criteria	Merit-Based
Application Mode	Online and Offline
Distance MBA Fees	10000 (Full Course)

37. Suresh Gyan Vihar University

The Suresh Gyan Vihar Distance University is a university in Rajasthan and one of the oldest universities, which was established in 1938. Currently, the university has established itself as a renowned institute for providing both UG and PG courses in the distance and regular mode.

Suresh Gyan Vihar University has been accredited by NAAC with an A Grade. The university is famous for its campus, Courses, and other facilities. Suresh Gyan Vihar University offers a variety of MBA specialisations in distance mode:

M.B.A. in Finance Management	M.B.A. in Information Technology Management
M.B.A. in Healthcare Management	M.B.A. in Marketing Management
M.B.A. in Human Resource Management	M.B.A. in Operation and Production Management

University Name	Suresh Gyan Vihar University, Directorate of Distance Education
Location	Jaipur, Rajasthan
Established Year	2012
Approvals	University Grant Commission Distance Education Bureau AICTE
Ownership	State University
Admission Criteria	Merit-based
Application Mode	Online / Offline
Distance MBA Fees	84500 (Full Course)

38. Welingkar Institute of Management and Research

Welingkar distance University or We School is a famous higher education institute that is famous for providing business or management courses. The institute was established in 1977 in Mumbai and currently, it is not offering MBA in distance mode, however it offers a plethora of PG Diploma specialisations in the distance mode.

You can visit directly to the official site of the university to register and also to know about the courses offered here.

University Name	Welingkar Institute of Management and Research
Location	Mumbai, India
Established Year	1977
Approvals	AICTE
Ownership	Private Institute
Admission Criteria	Merit-based
Application Mode	Online / Offline
Distance MBA Fees	87000 (Full Course)

Top Management Universities – Average MBA Fees

Universities	Average Fees Of Distance MBA/PGDM
NMIMS	INR 85,000 – INR 1,50,000
IMT Ghaziabad	INR 66,000 – INR 1,20,000
Symbiosis Centre of Distance Learning	INR 50,000 – INR 60,000
Sri Venkateswara University	INR 20,000 – INR 30,000
Chandigarh University	INR 52,000 – 62,000
Amity University Online	INR 2,00,000 – INR 3,50,000
IGNOU	INR 37,000 – INR 45,000
Jaipur National University	INR 42,000 – INR 46,000
Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya	INR 80,000 – INR 85,000
University of Kerala	INR 40,000 – INR 45,000
Patna University	INR 9,000 – INR 11,000
Shivaji University	INR 10,000 – INR 12,000
Jiwaji University	INR 5,000 – INR 20,000
Madurai Kamaraj University	INR 30,000 – INR 35,000
University of Petroleum and Energy Studies	INR 20,000 – INR 40,000
Sikkim Manipal University	INR 20,000 – INR 25,0000
Karnataka State Open University	INR 35,000 – INR 40,000