10 Best Distance Education MBA Colleges in Kerala

Kerala University was initially known as University of Travancore. It's established in 1937 and widely promoted by Sri Chithira Thirunal Balarama Varma, the Maharaja of Travancore. Kerala University is accredited by NAAC 'A' grade and serving over 7000 students every year. The core mission of the university is to offer high quality education to women, senior citizens and underprivileged sections of the society.

Fees

Rs 30,000 (Rs 7,500 per semester)

Eligibility

The candidate must have a 50% in graduation or equivalent qualification from any recognized board in the country.

There are no age restrictions

​Admission Procedure

Kerala University Distance MBA Key Points

1. Kerala University offers Distance MBA in 6 specialisations - Finance Management, Marketing, HR, Media Management, Systems and International Business Management.

2. You can get the syllabus of MBA program by sending a DD of Rs25/- to Directorate of Distance Education, Kerala University.

IGNOU needs no introduction. It's the world's largest open university offering a wide range of courses at an affordable cost. In spite of charging a very less fee, IGNOU implements the advancements in technologies to educate the students with the best possible ways. Technologies like TV Broadcast via Gyan Darshan channel, Audio Visual aids, Interactive Radio Counselling, Printed Course material, etc are used to deliver lessons to the MBA students.

Fees

Rs 37,800

Eligibility

Any graduate with 50% score is eligible to pursue Distance MBA from IGNOU. For reserved candidates, 45% marks are sufficient. 

There are no age restrictions

​Admission Procedure

IGNOU University Distance MBA Key Points

1. IGNOU also offers course wise registration for their management programmes.

2. One of the best things of IGNOU distance MBA is there is a liberty for the student to complete the course over a period of 8 years. The prolonged duration provides necessary flexibility for students to complete the program at great ease.

The Distance Education Department at Annamalai University was established in 1979. AU has got the distinctive feature of offering over 200 programs both in regular and distance streams. With adequate teaching faculty, state of the art infrastructure and wide network of study centres, it often ranks on top of the best distance learning universities lists.

Fees

Rs 26,000/- (Rs 6,500 per semester)

Eligibility Criteria​

1. Any graudate from the recognised university is eligible for Distance MBA program from AU.

2. Only 10+2+3 and 10+2+4 study patterns are accepted. 2 year degree graduates are not acceptable.

3. There is no age limitation.

Admission Procedure​

Annamalai University Distance MBA Key Points

1. Annamalai University offers General MBA program in Tamil and English language. Apart from General MBA, all other management courses are offered in English.

2. Here are the distance MBA programs in Annamalai University - E-business, Finance Management, Information System, Marketing Management, Human Resource Management, International Business, Hospital Management, etc.

NMIMS Global Access School for Continuing Education offers high quality educational programs via distance learning. It has got number of study centers across the country and their online classroom sessions are widely appreciated for trendy training and exposure.

Fees

Rs 2,50,00 can be paid in 3/6/9/12 month instalments if paid by credit card. Rs 1500 for application form.

Eligibility Criteria​

Bachelor's degree in any field with at least 50% score and at least 2 years of work experience OR 50% in Bachelor's degree and 50% in PG with at least 1 year work experience.

Admission Procedure​

NMIMS Distance MBA Key Points

1. NMIMS is considered as a reputed university which provides the students a good boost during the placements.

2. It offers PGDM (Post Graduate Diploma in Management) which is equivalent to MBA degree.

3. The virtual classroom sessions with post-query option brings the face to face classroom experience to distance education students.

4. Renowned brands like HelixTech, IndiaMart, Insight, ESRI, Essel, etc are the hiring partners to NMIMS.

SGVU (Suresh Gyan Vihar University) is the first university in Rajasthan state to get 'A' grade from NAAC. It's approved by AICTE and UGC-DEB. As it is also approved by WES, the graduation helps the students who are looking for opportunities in the US and Canada. The MBA program is well designed to suit the present day industry needs and surely linked to the career growth of a working professional or an entrepreneur.

Fees

Rs 62,400 lump-sum or Rs 20,400 per semester.

Eligibility Criteria​

The student needs to have at least 50% in graduation.

Admission Procedure​

Suresh Gyan Vihar University Distance MBA Key Points

1. The interactive and live training sessions provide necessary exposure for the distance learning students.

2. All the exams in MBA program are based on 70/30 pattern. 70 marks for theoretical and 30 marks for assignments or practicum.

Sikkim Manipal University is one of the top-rated educational institutions in India that's offering excellent MBA program that's widely accepted in government sector as well as the corporate world. SMU has got recognition from UGC-DEB. The Department of Management at SMU offers MBA programs in Marketing, Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, Project, Systems, Banking, International Business etc.

Fees

Rs 16,250 per semester. (Rs 5,000 as examination fee)

Eligibility Criteria​

All the graduates are eligible to pursue Distance MBA from SMU. However, the aspirant has to qualify in the entrance test (SMAT) to get the admission.

Admission Procedure​

Sikkim Manipal University Distance MBA Key Points

1. SMU also accepts the mainstream MBA entrance test scores such as XAT, GMAT, CAT, MAT, GMAT etc.

2. Companies like ING, Tech Mahindra, IBM, Airtel, Accenture, etc. are the regular placement partners of SMU.

University of Calicut or Calicut University is one of the oldest universities established in Kerala. It's started in the year 1969 in Malappuram town of Kerala state. It is approved by UGC-DED and over 400 colleges are affiliated to it. It's one among the largest universities in the country offering a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, diploma and certificate programs in around 35 departments.

Fees

The fee structure is not available on calicut university website

Eligibility Criteria​

1. The candidate must have a graduation degree from a AICTE or UGC recognised university or institute.

2. The graduation pattern must be 10+2+4 or 10+2+3.

3. The graduation score must be at least 50% for the general candidates, whereas it is 45% for SC or ST or OBC students.

Admission Procedure​

Here are the documents you need to attest with the application form.

1. Admission fee receipt.

2. 12th mark sheet.

3. Graduation mark sheet.

4. Transfer certificate.

5. 5 envelopes with self-address written on it.

6. Caste certificate (If any)

Note : Rs 250/- as admission fee must be made through DD and the copy must be attached to the application form.

Calicut University Distance MBA Key Points

1. The course material for MBA programs is available on online portal and also sent to the home address of the students

2. The Calicut University offers spot online verification of certificates and mark sheets making the admission process smooth and easy.

3. Both the regular and distance education students attend the single examination. So, there is a great unification in education quality and also the examination process.

Symbiosis is one of the premier management institutes in the country offering excellent management programs via distance education at an affordable cost. It is often appreciated for it's well crafted curriculum that suits the modern needs and trends.

Fees

Rs 52,000 (2 instalments)

Eligibility Criteria​

1. The aspirant must have a graduation in any discipline except oriental languages and fine arts.

2. Even the international students are welcome if they have graduation from any recognised boards.

3. Symbiosis conducts SCDL Entrance test every year for admission in PDGBA programs.

4. Symbiosis also grants admission for the students who score cut off marks in mainstream MBA entrance tests like GMAT, CAT, XAT, MAT etc.

5. The students who are about to write final year graduation exams can also apply.

Admission Procedure​

Symbiosis Distance MBA Key Points

1. Symbiosis is probably the best open education institution when it comes to placement drives. They encourage the distance learning students just like regular MBA graduates during the placements. They have also got a great success placement ratio when compared to the other distance learning universities.

2. Symbiosis offers PGDBA programs (MBA equivalent) in all the popular streams of management such as Marketing, Operations, Finance, Human Resource, Management Accounting, Customer Relationship Management etc.

BRAOU was initially known as Andhra Pradesh Open University and subsequently named as BR Ambedkar Open University, a decade after its establishment. It has a strong network of study centres in the states of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.

Fees

● For Regular MBA - Rs 20,150/- (2 instalments)

● For MBA in Hospital and Healthcare Management - Rs 1,20,000 (Rs 70,000 for first year and Rs 50,000 for second year)

● For PGDM (Marketing Management and Business Finance) - Rs 3200

Eligibility Criteria​

The aspirants must have at least 50% in their graduation.

Admission Procedure​

​Here are the documents you need to submit with the application form.

1. 10th class certificate.

2. Intermediate certificate

3. Graduation certificate and marksheet.

4. Caste certificate if any.

The applicants have to make the payment at TS Online or AP Online centers. The study centers do not accept the fee payments.

The aspirants must crack the BRAOU Entrance Test, group discussion and interview to be able to secure the MBA seat in the university.

BRAOU Distance MBA Key Points

BRAOU offers an efficient multi-media teaching which comprises of audio video lessons on their website portal. Additionally, the students also get the course material shipped to their addresses. The lessons are also regularly broadcasted on AIR (All India Radio).

Pondicherry University has been offering quality distance education from the year 1995. The distance learning education aims at uplifting the necessary skills in passionate students. It is a central university and it has got all the required credentials and accreditations.

Fees

Rs 45,000 for 2 years and Rs 25,000 for 2 years if you opt for online mode.

Eligibility Criteria​

The interested candidate must complete graduation from any of the recognized universities in India. It must be either 3 year degree, 10+2+3 or 11+1+3 format.

Admission Procedure​

Pondicherry University Distance MBA Key Points

1. The candidates would not get the hard copies of course material if they opt for online system. They have to study the course material from web portal online.

2. Pondicherry University offers fee concession for defence personnel, physically handicapped, transgenders, widows and prisoners. The applicants must submit necessary proof from concerned authorities.

3. PU also offers MBA program via twinning mode. The classes are held for twinning mode students at study centres located at Pondicherry, Chennai, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Patna etc.