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

Muhammad Hasim Sheikh May 26, 2025 31.6K Reads

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In today’s fast-paced world, traditional classroom learning isn’t the only path to success anymore. Whether you’re a working professional aiming for a promotion, a student looking for flexible study options, or someone wanting to upskill without pausing life, distance and online education have become the game changers.

With India’s education landscape evolving rapidly, hundreds of courses are now available at your fingertips, offering recognized degrees, diplomas, and certifications from top universities — all from the comfort of your home.

Curious about which courses are in demand, affordable, and genuinely boost your career prospects? This guide breaks down the Top 10 Online and Distance Learning Courses in India for 2025, complete with fees, eligibility, duration, and the best colleges to consider. Let’s dive in and explore your next big opportunity!

Distance/Online MBA Course

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

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

Top College Providing Distance/Online MBA

MBA Colleges

Course & Specilization

Total Fees*

Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS), Global Access School for Continuing Education (NGA-SCE)

  • Online MBA in Business Management
  • Online MBA in Retail Management
  • Online MBA in Marketing Management 
  • Online MBA in Financial Management 
  • Online MBA in Human Resource Management 
  • Online MBA in Operations and Data Science Management
  • Online MBA in Applied Finance 
  • Online MBA in Supply Chain Management 

Rs 1,05,000 (Full Course)

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 1,60,000

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 4 yrs)

Rs 62,000

  • 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 Operations and Production Management
  • MBA in International Marketing

Rs 98,500

LPU Distance Education

  • MBA

Rs 54,000

Online/Distance BBA Course

This is an undergraduate course, and the pass-out students of 10+2 pursue this course. The Online/Distance BBA course sets 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 industry.

This is the most common 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 National University

​Jaipur

​INR 45,150

Online/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.

Online/Distance M.Com helps the working professional to gain 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 commerce can pursue this course in the online and distance mode. The course of Online/Distance B.Com is updated with industry updates, and it effectively trains the students for the industry. The main areas of focus are accounting and financial management.

Students with a 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.

Online/Distance MA Course in English opens up possibilities to various high posts such as lecturer and teacher, and also opens 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​

Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication

This course has emerged on our list for the last 5 years. 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 in 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

Digital Marketing Certification Course

The newest trend is that this certification course has seen a rise of 200% rise in the number of students. The Digital Marketing industry is upward and rising so students with 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

Online/Distance BA Course

Online/Distance BA  or correspondence BA is an undergraduate program 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

Online DBA Doctorate 

Online DBA Doctorate is a terminal degree that is offered in a completely online mode. It is a professional doctorate, offered by some of the most popular, globally recognized foreign Universities. It is designed for experienced business professionals looking to advance their careers to leadership positions in the industry. This Online doctoral program is equally valid and recognized as a full-time PhD. With a focus on applied research, it offers highly business-oriented research opportunities. 

  • Eligibility: Graduate in any stream from a recognized university with 3 to 5 years of Work experience.
  •  Fee: Starting from INR 5,50,000 to INR 10,00,000. 

Top Institute Providing Online DBA Doctorate 

1.

Rushford Business School

2.

European Institute of Management & Technology (EIMT)

3.

Golden Gate University 

4.

European Global Institute of Innovation & Technology (EU Global)

5.

Ecole Supérieure de Gestion Commerce International (ESGCI)

6.

Swiss School of Business and Management (SSBM Geneva)

7.

Edgewood College

8.

College De Paris 

9.

Walsh College 

Distance/ Online B.Sc Course

Students with an interest in science have pursued this course. Majorly, there are two courses in Online/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 students with the flexibility to finish in 6 years.

  • Eligibility: Students must have 10+2 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

Online/Distance M.Sc Course

This is the post-graduation course in Science. This course lays the groundwork for students who want to pursue the highest degree in this field. MSc in Chemistry and Math are the most pursued courses in the Online/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

Top College Providing Distance/Online M.Sc

M.Sc Colleges/Universities

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

Conclusion 

Online and distance learning have revolutionized education in India, making quality courses accessible to everyone, anytime, anywhere. Whether you’re starting your career, aiming for a promotion, or switching fields, these flexible programs open doors to new opportunities without disrupting your life. Choose the course that aligns with your goals, and take a confident step towards a brighter future in 2025 and beyond.

FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

Yes, degrees from recognized distance education universities like IGNOU, NMIMS, and others are valid and accepted by employers and many universities for higher studies.

Yes, many universities allow fresh graduates to enroll in distance MBA programs without prior work experience.
 

Yes, these skill-based courses have good industry demand and can help you gain practical knowledge and job-ready skills.

Placement support varies by university; some offer assistance while others focus more on self-driven career progression.
 

Yes, degrees from recognized universities offering distance education like IGNOU, NMIMS, and others are accepted in most government exams and PSU recruitments, provided the university is approved by UGC/DEB.
 

Some universities and institutes offer scholarships based on merit or financial need. It’s best to check individual university websites for available aid options.
 

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