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Top 10 Online/Distance Learning Courses In India – College, Fees, Eligibility, Duration

College Vidya Team Oct 18, 2024 31.2K Reads

Top 10 Distance Learning Courses in India

Though Distance Education has prevailed in our education system for more than 50 years this decade saw the rise in distance education courses. The main reason for the sharp rise in distance education was the IT revolution in India and access to the Internet in the remotest corner of India.

Distance Universities worked on the infrastructure of their distance education and shifted their system to online mode. This online education was the main reason that distance education saw a sharp rise and got recognition in the job market.

The pandemic caused due to COVID-19 brought an exponential rise in distance education in the world, including. Online mode of education was the only way for the students to continue higher education. Students latched on to distance education instead of wasting their academic year.

So, many graduation courses and post-graduation courses saw a sharp hike in the courses. Also, many certificates and Diplomas were some of the top pursued courses. Let’s Explore the top pursued course in India:

Distance/Online MBA Course

This is the most pursued course in the online and distance mode. MBA is a course that enhances the profile of students and shapes their career towards managerial positions. With so many specializations, Distance MBA is mostly pursued by the working professionals to get a substantial hike in their salary and positions.

  • Eligibility: Any Graduate with a recognized university.
  • Fee: Starting From 50K to Up to 2 Lac

Top College Providing Distance/Online MBA

MBA Colleges Course (Duration) Total Fees*
Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS), Global Access School for Continuing Education (NGA-SCE)
  • PGD-Business Management
  • Retail Management
  • PGD-Marketing Management (2 yrs)
  • PGD-Financial Management (2 yrs)
  • PGD-Human Resource Management (2 yrs)
  • PGD-International Trade Management (2 yrs)
  • PGD-Banking And Finance (2 yrs)
  • PGD-Supply Chain Management (2 yrs)
Rs 62,000
Institute of Management Technology, Centre for Distance Learning
  • PGDP (2 yrs)
Rs 1 lakh
  • PGD–Business Administration (1 yr)
  • PGD–Human Resource Management (1 yr)
  • PGD–Marketing Management (1 yr)
  • PGD–Financial Management (1 yr)
  • PGD–Material and Supply Chain Management (1 yr)
Rs 60,000
Symbiosis Center for Distance Learning
  • PGD-Business Administration (2 yrs), Specialisations – Finance; Marketing; Operations; HR; Customer Relationship Management; Management Accounting (Dual specialisation option available)
  • PGD-International Business (2 yrs)
  • PGD Banking and Finance (2 yrs)
Rs 30,000-36,000
  • PGD Human Resource Management (1 yr)
  • PGD Insurance Management (1 yr)
  • PGD Retail Management (1 yr)
  • PGD Customer Relationship Management (1 yr)
  • PGD Supply Chain Management (1 yr)
  • PGD Export and Import Management (1 yr)
Rs 18,000-22,000
  • PGD-Information Technology (2 yrs)
Rs 30,000-37,000
IGNOU
  • MBA (maximum duration is 8 yrs)
Rs 31,500
  • PGDM (1 yr)
  • PGD-HRM (1 yr)
  • PGD-Financial Management (1 yr)
  • PGD-Operations Management (1 yr)
  • PGD-Marketing Management (1 yr)
  • PGD-Financial Markets Practice(1 yr)
Rs 1,500 per course
Prin LN Welingkar Institute of Management
  • PGDM (2 yrs), Specialisation in Marketing Management; Finance Management; Human Resource Management; Retail Management Operations Management; Supply Chain Management; Business Administration; E-Business; International Business; Banking, Investment, and Insurance (Dual specialization option available)
Rs 61,000 without Personal Contact Program (PCP) fees and Rs 64,600 along with PCP fees
Amity University, (Distance Learning)
  • MBA
Rs 1.27 lakh
  • Master of Financial Management (2 yrs)
Rs 1.13 lakh
  • PGD-Business Management (1 yr)
  • PGD-Material Management (1 yr)
  • PGD-Marketing Management (1 yr)
  • PGD-Financial Management (1 yr)
  • PGD-Information Technology (1 yr)
  • PGD-Export Management (1 yr)
  • PGD-Production Operation Management (1 yr)
  • PGD-Insurance Management (1 yr)
  • PGD-NGO Management (1 yr)
  • PGD-Retail Management (1 yr)
  • PGD-Logistics & Supply Chain Management (1 yr)
  • PGD-Human Resource Management (1 yr)
Rs 64,700
  • Diploma in Advertising & Brand Management ( 6 months)
Rs 18,600
  • PGD-Financial Analysis (2 yrs) (IU Tripura)
Rs 55,000
  • Diploma in Investment Management (1 yr) (IU Tripura)
  • Diploma in Derivatives & Risk Management (1 yr) (IU Tripura)
  • Diploma in Global Financial Markets (1 yr) (IU Tripura)
  • Diploma in Talent Management (1 yr) (IU Tripura)
  • Diploma in Innovation Management (1 yr) (IU Tripura)
  • Diploma in Retail Management (1 yr)
  • Diploma in International Business (1 yr) (IU Tripura)
Rs 18,500
MIT School of Distance Education
  • PGD Business Administration (2 Years)
Rs 55,000
  • PGD Energy Management (1 Year)
Rs 35,000
Suresh Gyan Vihar University
  • MBA in Marketing Management
  • MBA in Hospital Management
  • MBA in Operation and Production Management
  • MBA in International Marketing
Rs 98, 500
LPU Distance Education
  • MBA
Rs 54,000

Distance BBA Course

This is the undergraduate course and the pass-out students of 10+2 pursue this course. The Distance BBA course set up the basics of business administration. The course serves as the building block for the students who want to make their career in the management sector of industries. This is the most undergraduate course pursued in India.

  • Eligibility:10+2 in any stream from a recognized board.
  • Starting from 50k up to 2 Lacs.

Top College Providing Distance/Online BBA:

BBA Colleges Location Fee(Annually)
Chandigarh University Chandigarh INR 26,900
Ling Aya's Vidyapeeth Faridabad INR 12,000
Shri Venkateshwara University Gajraula INR 10,000
Graphic Era University (GEU) Dehradun INR 10,000
SRM Institute Of Science And Technology Chennai INR 6,000
Jagannath University Jaipur INR 21,000
Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS) Mumbai INR 47,000
Amity University Noida INR 1.65,000
Indira Gandhi National Open University Delhi INR 27,000
​Jaipur
​INR 45,150

Distance M.Com Course

After completing B. Com many students start pursuing jobs straightaway. But the B. Com graduates seek to upgrade their degree to get to higher posts and a better salary.

Distance M.Com helps the working professional to get a higher knowledge of accounting and finance along with their professional career. Let’s see the details of the course:

  • Eligibility: Graduate in B.Com from a recognized university.
  • Starting from 35k up to 60K

Top College Providing Distance/Online M.Com:

M.Com Colleges​ Recognized By Annual Fees
GITAM University UGC, NAAC Rs 3,500/- to Rs 60,000/-
Acharya Nagarjuna University-Centre for Distance Education, ANU) UGC, NAAC, AIU Rs 5,500/-
Sri Venkateswara University NAAC, MHRD Rs 2,750/-
ASSAYER Institute of Innovative Education Rs 12,000/-
Lovely Professional University, Distance Education UGC Rs 14,800/-
Netaji Subhas Open University UGC Rs 9,500/-
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) UGC Rs 5,500/-
Fr. Agnel College of Arts & Commerce NAAC
Asutosh College AICTE, DOEACC, UGC, NAAC Rs 3,000/-
Amazon Institute of Hotel Management UGC, MHRD
Tamil Nadu Open University UGC, DEC, NCTE, RCI Rs 3,000/-
AMI Informatics DOE, ACC
Incline Institute of IT & Management

Distance/ Online B.Com Course

Students who have an interest in the commerce section pursue this course in the distance mode. The course of Distance B.Com is updated with the industry updates and it effectively trains the students for the industry. The main areas under focus are accounting and financial management. Students with the knowledge of B. Com have a requirement in literally every industry and company.

  • Eligibility: 10+2 pass out from a recognized board.
  • Starting from 35k up to 60K

Top College Providing Distance/Online B.Com

B.Com Colleges/ Universities Location Fee
Lovely Professional University (LPU) Phagwara, Punjab INR 9,650 Per Semester
Netaji Subhas Open University Kolkata
The University of Delhi, School of Open Learning (SOL) Delhi INR 3,530 Per Annum
University of Mumbai Mumbai, Maharashtra INR 2,220 Per Annum
Tamil Nadu Open University Chennai, Tamil Nadu INR 2,220 – INR 3,330 Per Annum
Andhra University Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh INR 8,200 (total course fee)
Algappa University Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu INR 15,450 (total course fee)
Kurukshetra University Kurukshetra, Haryana
Dr B. R. Ambedkar Open University Andhra Pradesh INR 6,800 Per Annum

Distance/ Online MA (English) Course

MA in English is the most pursued course in the MA section. After completing the Bachelor of Arts degree, most of the students pursue an MA in English as a post-graduation course.

Distance MA Course in English opens up possibilities to various high posts such as lecturer, and teacher and also open up the possibilities to the doctoral degree in the same.

  • Eligibility: Graduation in any stream from a recognized university.
  • Starting from 30k up to 60K

Top College Providing Distance/Online MA English:

MA Colleges/Universities
Location
Admission Process
Average Fees*
​Miranda House College ​New Delhi ​Merit-Based ​INR 29,060
​Hindu College ​New Delhi ​Merit-Based ​INR 30,046
​St. Stephens College ​New Delhi ​Merit-Based ​INR 40,000
​Lady Shri Ram College ​New Delhi ​Entrance Test+Merit ​INR 35,952
​Fergusson College ​Pune ​Entrance Test ​INR 14,765​

Distance Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication

This course has emerged on our list for the last 5 years only. As the youth is shifting from Engineering this course is getting a sharp hike in the admission rate. The course has the primary nature of skill development and job focus. With the growth of the digital platform, the Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication has surely expanded its employability rate.

  • Eligibility: 10+2 pass out in any stream from a recognized board.
  • Starting from 10k up to 1 Lacs.

Top College Providing Distance/Online Diploma Journalism & Mass Communication

Mass Communication Colleges
Affiliation
Ranking

Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication
​Symbiosis International University (SIU)
​Ranked #2 by Outlook and #1 by India Today
​ AJ Kidwai MCRC, JMI
​Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi
​Ranked #1 by Outlook
Indian Institute of Mass Communication, New Delhi

​Xavier Institute of Communication, Mumbai
 
 
​Lady Shri Ram College for Women, New Delhi
​The University of Delhi
​Ranked #3 by India Today
​Indian Institute of Journalism & New Media, Bangalore
​Department of Communication, Hyderabad
​The University of Hyderabad
 
Department of Media Studies, Christ University
​Christ University
​Ranked #2 by India Today

Film and Television Institute of India, Pune
​Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU)
 
​Institute of Mass Communication & Media Technology
​Kurukshetra University
​Ranked #8 by India Today
 

Distance Digital Marketing Certification Course

The newest trend has said that this certification course has seen a rise of 200% in the number of students. The Digital Marketing industry is upward and rising so the students with the knowledge of Digital Marketing have an upgraded career. So, this course has seen an upward rise. Many agencies provide digital marketing such as NIT, Google, etc.

  • Eligibility: 10+2 pass out in any stream from a recognized board.
  • Fee: Starting from free up to 1 Lacs.

Top Institute Providing Digital Marketing Certification:

  • NMIMS

Distance BA Course

Distance BA  or correspondence BA is an undergraduate that has various branches such as Languages, History, Political Science, Economics, etc. This is a 3-year course and students have the option to choose the subjects in which they want to major and minor.

  • Eligibility: 10+2 pass from a recognized university.
  • Starting from 5k to 50k.

Top College Providing Distance/Online BA (Bachelor Of Arts)

BA Colleges City Type of University
Indira Gandhi National Open University New Delhi National Open University
Yashwantrao C. Maharashtra Open University Nashik State Open University
IMT Distance and Open Learning Institute Ghaziabad Autonomous Institute
Sikkim Manipal University (SMU DDE) Gangtok Dual Mode University
Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning Pune Autonomous Institute
MP Bhoj (Open) University Bhopal State Open University
Dr. BR Ambedkar Open University (BRAOU) Hyderabad State Open University
Netaji Subhas Open University Kolkata State Open University
University of Mumbai (IDOL) Mumbai Dual Mode University
Maharshi Dayanand University (DDE) Rohtak Dual Mode University

Distance B.Ed Course

Many students pursue B.Ed  to make their career in the teaching lines. B.Ed is the mandatory degree for a student to be a teacher. This is a two-year course and distance B.Ed has the same value as the regular B.Ed and it helps the students get their job as a teacher.

  • Eligibility: Graduate in any stream from a recognized university.
  • Fee: Starting from 30K up to 1 Lacs.
Top Institute Providing Distance B. Ed
1. Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
2. Andhra University – School of Distance Education
3. Bangalore University – School of Distance Education
4. Jamia Millia Islamia – Centre for Distance and Open Learning
5. Bharathiar University – School of Distance Education
6. Himachal Pradesh University – International Centre for Distance Education & Open Learning
7. Madhya Pradesh Bhoj Open University
8. Sri Venkateswara University – Directorate of Distance Education
9. Kakatiya University – School of Distance and Continuing Education

Distance/ Online B.Sc Course

Students with an interest in science have pursued this course. Majorly there are two courses in Distance B.Sc in Chemistry Botany and Zoology and B.Sc in Physics Chemistry and Maths. This is a 3-year course that can be pursued by the students with the flexibility to finish in 6 years.

  • Eligibility: Students must 10+2 pass out from the Science stream from a recognized board.
  • Starting from 6k to 25k.

Top College Providing Distance/Online B.Sc (Bachelor Of Science):

B.Sc Colleges Location Fees
IGNOU Delhi 12,600
Andhra University Visakhapatnam 13,000 – 14,000
Jaipur National University Jaipur 61,000
Dr. BR Ambedkar Open University Hyderabad 2,000 – 4,000
University of Madras Chennai 10,000 – 37,000
Uttarakhand Open University Haldwani 62,000
Wisdom School of Management Lucknow 45,000
Nalanda Open University Bihar 7,200
Netaji Subhas Open University Kolkata 14,500
Bharathiar University Coimbatore 15,000 – 23,000

Distance M.Sc Course

This is the post-graduation course of Science. This course lays the groundwork for the students who want to go for the highest degree in this field. MSc in Chemistry and Math are the most pursued courses in Distance M.Sc. But in the recent few years, M.SC IT has seen significant growth in admission numbers.

  • Eligibility: B.Sc graduates in the relevant field from a recognized university.
  • Starting From 6K up to 35 K

Top College Providing Distance/Online M.Sc

M.Sc Colleges/University List of M.Sc Courses Offered (Tentative)
Graphic Era University
  • M.Sc IT
Jain University
  • M.Sc Psychology
MATS University
  • M.Sc Computer Science
  • M.Sc Chemistry
  • M.Sc Mathematics
VMOU Kota
  • M.Sc Botany
  • M.Sc Zoology
  • M.Sc Physics
  • M.Sc Chemistry
  • M.Sc Geography
Lovely Professional University
  • M.Sc IT
Amity University Gwalior
  • M.Sc IT
Jaipur National University
  • M.Sc Mathematics
Acharya Nagarjuna University
  • M.Sc Botany
  • M.Sc Chemistry
  • M.Sc Food and Nutritional Sciences
  • M.Sc Mathematics
  • M.Sc Microbiology
  • M.Sc Physics
  • M.Sc Statistics
  • M.Sc Zoology
SPMVV Tirupati
  • M.Sc Mathematics
  • M.Sc Zoology
Assam Don Bosco University
  • M.Sc IT
Gauhati University
  • M.Sc IT
  • M.Sc Economics
  • M.Sc Mathematics
Dibrugarh University
  • M.Sc Mathematics
Lalit Narayan Mithila University
  • M.Sc Zoology
  • M.Sc Physics
  • M.Sc Chemistry
  • M.Sc Mathematics
Nalanda Open University
  • M.Sc Disaster Management
  • M.Sc Botany
  • M.Sc Chemistry
  • M.Sc Environmental Science
  • M.Sc Geography
  • M.Sc Mathematics
  • M.Sc Physics
  • M.Sc Zoology
  • M.Sc Home Science
PT Sundarlal Sharma Open University
  • M.Sc Mathematics
CV Raman University
  • M.Sc Chemistry
  • M.Sc IT
  • M.Sc Mathematics
  • M.Sc Physics
  • M.Sc Computer Science
Indira Gandhi National Open University
  • M.Sc Counselling and Family Therapy
  • M.Sc Food Nutrition
  • M.Sc Mathematics
  • M.Sc Hospitality Administration
Chaudhary Devi Lal University
  • M.Sc Computer Science
Maharishi Dayanand University
  • M.Sc Mathematics
Guru Jambeshwar University of Science and Technology
  • M.Sc Computer Science
  • M.Sc Mathematics
Himachal Pradesh University
  • M.Sc Mathematics
Kashmir University
  • M.Sc Mathematics
Karnataka State Open University
  • M.Sc Environmental Science
  • M.Sc Biochemistry
  • M.Sc Biotechnology
  • M.Sc Chemistry
  • M.Sc Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics
  • M.Sc Computer Science
  • M.Sc Geography
  • M.Sc IT
  • M.Sc Mathematics
  • M.Sc Microbiology
  • M.Sc Physics
  • M.Sc Psychology
Bangalore University
  • M.Sc Mathematics
Kuvempu University
  • M.Sc Botany
  • M.Sc Applied Chemistry
  • M.Sc Biotechnology
  • M.Sc Chemistry
  • M.Sc Environmental Science
  • M.Sc Mathematics
  • M.Sc Zoology
Mysore University
  • M.Sc IT
University of Kerala
  • M.Sc Computer Science
  • M.Sc Mathematics
Calicut University
  • M.Sc Mathematics
Shivaji University
  • M.Sc Mathematics
MP Bhoj Open University
  • M.Sc Zoology
  • M.Sc Information Technology
  • M.Sc Chemistry
  • M.Sc Mathematics
  • M.Sc Physics
Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Vedic Vishwavidyalaya
  • M.Sc CS
  • M.Sc Mathematics
MG Chitrakoot Vishwavidyalaya
  • M.Sc IT
  • M.Sc Maths
  • M.Sc Remote Sensing and GIS
Orissa State Open University
  • M.Sc Cyber Security
Punjabi University
  • M.Sc IT
Uttarakhand Open University
  • M.Sc Botany
  • M.Sc Chemistry
  • M.Sc Environmental Science
  • M.Sc Geography
  • M.Sc Mathematics
  • M.Sc Physics

FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

There is no best course for distance education. The course is best according to your interests and needs of yours. But when seen concerning the highest number of admissions Distance MBA has the highest number of admissions.

Yes, Distance Education is valid in India. For a course to be valid the course must be approved by UGC-DEB.

Yes, distance education degrees are valid and equally accepted in job markets.

Some of the best distance education universities are NMIMS, IMT CDL, Chandigarh University, etc.

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