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Top 10 Distance Learning Courses in India
Though Distance Education was prevailing 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 to 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 bought the 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 the most pursued course in the online and distance mode. MBA is the 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 specialisation 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 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 |
| Lingaya’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 |
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Jaipur
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INR 45,150
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Distance M.Com Course
After completing B. Com many students start pursuing jobs straightaway. But the B. Com graduates seek to upgrade their degree so as to get to the higher posts and a better salary.
Distance M.Com helps the working professional to get the 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 in Arts degree, most of the students pursue MA English as the post-graduation course.
Distance MA Course in English opens up possibilities to the various high post such as lecturer, 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:
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MA Colleges/Universities
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Location
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Admission Process
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Average Fees*
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| 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 focused. 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:
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Mass Communication Colleges
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Affiliation
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Ranking
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| Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication |
Symbiosis International University (SIU)
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Ranked #2 by Outlook and #1 by India Today
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AJ Kidwai MCRC, JMI
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Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi
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Ranked #1 by Outlook
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Indian Institute of Mass Communication, New Delhi
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Xavier Institute of Communication, Mumbai
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Lady Shri Ram College for Women, New Delhi
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The University of Delhi
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Ranked #3 by India Today
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Indian Institute of Journalism & New Media, Bangalore
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Department of Communication, Hyderabad
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The University of Hyderabad
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Department of Media Studies, Christ University
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Christ University
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Ranked #2 by India Today
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Film and Television Institute of India, Pune |
Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU)
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Institute of Mass Communication & Media Technology
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Kurukshetra University
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Ranked #8 by India Today
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Distance Digital Marketing Certification Course
The newest trend has said that this certification course has seen a rise of 200% in the 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. There are many agencies that 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 the undergraduate that has various branches such as Languages, History, Political Science, Economics, etc. This is a 3-year course and students have the options to choose their 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 of 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 Zoologyand 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 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 the 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 |
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| Jain University |
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| MATS University |
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| VMOU Kota |
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| Lovely Professional University |
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| Amity University Gwalior |
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| Jaipur National University |
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| Acharya Nagarjuna University |
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| SPMVV Tirupati |
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| Assam Don Bosco University |
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| Gauhati University |
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| Dibrugarh University |
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| Lalit Narayan Mithila University |
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| Nalanda Open University |
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| PT Sundarlal Sharma Open University |
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| CV Raman University |
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| Indira Gandhi National Open University |
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| Chaudhary Devi Lal University |
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| Maharishi Dayanand University |
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| Guru Jambeshwar University of Science and Technology |
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| Himachal Pradesh University |
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| Kashmir University |
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| Karnataka State Open University |
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| Bangalore University |
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| Kuvempu University |
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| Mysore University |
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| University of Kerala |
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| Calicut University |
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| Shivaji University |
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| MP Bhoj Open University |
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| Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Vedic Vishwavidyalaya |
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| MG Chitrakoot Vishwavidyalaya |
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| Orissa State Open University |
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| Punjabi University |
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| Uttarakhand Open University |
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