Distance MBA Fees 2026: Check College-wise Fees Structure & Cost

Updated on May 20, 2025 02:25 IST

The fee structure for Distance MBA programs is usually around INR 30,000 to INR 1,50,000 for the entire course on the basis of the college. Top choices like IGNOU, Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning, NMIMS Global and Amity University Online offer UGC-recognized programs with an excellent digital infrastructure and placements.

Distance MBA Course Fees in Top Private Colleges

Students can check the table below to see the cost of a Distance MBA degree in the popular Private Distance MBA colleges in India -

Distance MBA Colleges

Distance MBA Private College Fees

Neville Wadia Institute of Management Studies and Research INR 3.8 Lakh
Institute of Distance Education, University of Madras INR 6,800 - 20,000
UPES Online INR 1.35 Lakh
Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning INR 50,000
All India Institute of Management Studies INR 4,000 - 10,200
MIT School of Distance Education, MAEER INR 60,000 - 90,000
The Delhi School of Communication INR 5.45 Lakh
Indian Institute of Finance INR 1.6 Lakh
Sir Padampat Singhania University (SPSU) INR 3.15 Lakh - 5.13 Lakh
School of Distance Education, Bharati Vidyapeeth University - Proactive Education, Kothrud INR 48,500

Note - This info is taken from the official website and may vary.

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