Distance/Correspondence MBA colleges in Coimbatore

There are about 600+ MBA colleges in Tamil Nadu. Of these, 472 MBA colleges are privately owned, 41 colleges are owned by the public/government, and public-private organisations own 15 MBA colleges. TANCET, MAT, CAT, XAT, etc. are some of the most accepting entrance exams in top MBA colleges in TamilNadu. Some of the popular colleges include IIM Trichy, Great Lakes Institute of Management Chennai, NIT Trichy, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, PSGCT Coimbatore, Bharathidasan Institute of Management, Trichy, Thiagarajar School of Management, SKCET, Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science, University of Madras, Loyola Institute of Business Administration, The Gandhigram Rural Institute, and many others.

IIT Madras  is the No. 1 MBA college in Tamil Nadu, as per NIRF rankings of 2025.  followed by other colleges. According to NIRF 2025 Management rankings, it is in the 13th position among all the top MBA colleges in India. 

Joining the best MBA colleges in Tamil Nadu can be worthwhile for you. For that, you need to check its ROI. Listed below are some of the colleges along with their fees and average placement package:

College Names	Total Tuition Fee	Annual Average Package
DoMS – IIT Madras MBA	INR 1 lakh - INR 17 lakh	INR 16 LPA - INR 21 LPA
IIM Trichy MBA	INR 20 lakh	INR 19 LPA - INR 20 LPA
Great Lakes Institute of Management Chennai MBA	INR 9 lakh – INR 12 lakh	INR 11 LPA
NIT Trichy MBA	INR 1 lakh	INR 8 LPA
PSGCT Coimbatore MBA	INR 35,000	INR 9 LPA

It is estimated that joining the best MBA colleges in Tamil Nadu can be affordable as most colleges have tuition fees of less than INR 1 lakh. Listed below are some of the colleges along with their tuition fees:

Low-cost MBA Colleges	Tuition Fees
PSGCT Coimbatore	INR 35,000
SKCET	INR 41,000
University of Madras	INR 28,000 - INR 56,000
Sri Krishna College of Technology [SKCT]	INR 35,000
Loyola Institute of Technology	INR 35,000

The table below shows the average placement package offered by top recruiters who participated in top MBA colleges in Tamil Nadu:

College Name	Placement Package	Prominent Recruiters
NIT Trichy Placements	INR 8 LPA	Google, Facebook, ITC, Infosys, Oracle, Samsung, Volvo, etc.
PSGCT Coimbatore Placements	INR 9 LPA	Google, Wipro, Microsoft, Decathlon, EY, Capgemini, IBM, etc.
DoMS - IIT Madras Placements	INR 16 LPA - INR 21 LPA	Accenture, Deloitte, Morgan Stanley, Cognizant, IBM, Dell, etc.
IIM Trichy Placements	INR 19 LPA - INR 20 LPA	Amazon, ICICI Bank, YES Bank, Microsoft, Ultratech, JP Morgan & Chase, etc.
Great Lakes Institute of Management Placements	INR 11 LPA	Adobe, HP, CRISIL, Nestle, ITC, CEAT, etc.

Joining an MBA colleges accepting MAT score in Tamil Nadu can be worthwhile for you. For that, you need to check its ROI. Listed below are some colleges along with their tuition fees and average placement package:

College Names	Total Tuition Fee	Annual Average Package
IIKM- The Corporate B School MBA	INR 4 lakh	INR 6 LPA
D.J. Academy for Managerial Excellence MBA	INR 3 lakh	INR 4 LPA
Thiagarajar School of Management MBA	INR 11 lakh – INR 33 lakh	INR 8 LPA
Saveetha Engineering College, Chennai MBA	INR 35,000	INR 4 LPA
SRM School of Management, SRMIST MBA	INR 9 lakh - INR 12 lakh	INR 5 LPA
Rajalakshmi School of Business MBA	INR 7 lakh	INR 7 LPA

The eligibility criteria for MBA courses may differ from one college to another. However, the basic MBA eligibility criteria  for admission in MAT accepting colleges in TamilNadu are as follows:

• Candidates must have passed graduation in any discipline or equivalent from a recognised university as some basic eligibility criteria for MBA (full-time).
• Most of the institutes follow the minimum score criteria in graduation which is 50% aggregate or equivalent CGPA. For reserved category students, the minimum score is 45% aggregate or equivalent CGPA.
• Final-year graduation candidates are also eligible to apply for MBA, provided they present the proof of completion of graduation degree within the duration specified by the institute.

The table below shows the top specialisations offered by various MAT accepting colleges in tamilNadu:

Top Specialisations	No. of Colleges
Finance	29
Human Resources	29
Sales & Marketing	26
Operations	19
Business Analytics	17

The following table presents a list of top private MAT accepting colleges in TamilNadu for admission, along with their respective total tuition fees and their seat intake.

Private Colleges	Total Tuition Fee
Sai Ram Institute of Management Studies Admission	INR 2 lakh Seats: 120
PSGCT Coimbatore Admission	INR 35,000 Seats: 270
Thiagarajar School of Management Admission	INR 11 Lacs – INR 33 lakh Seats: 120
RVS Institute of Management Studies and Research Admission	INR 4 lakh Seats: 120
SRM School of Management, SRMIST Admission	INR 9 Lacs - INR 12 lakh Seats: 1,050

Yes, candidates can appear for MAT exam from home. For that, they need to opt for the Internet Based Test or IBT mode option in the MAT application form. In IBT mode, candidates can appear for the test from home or any location by using a laptop or desktop with a functional webcam and internet connection. Given below are some guidelines for MAT IBT: The candidates must have a stable internet connection with proper speed throughout the exam duration A proxy for this is if they can login into their email accounts without difficulty. Upload Speed: Minimum speed should be 512 kbps Browser to use are: Chrome version 63 and above and Firefox version 52 and above Operating system to use are: WindowsOS (Version7 and above) Dot NETframework: MSB requires dot net framework. The minimum supported version is 4.5.1. NETframework Memory: 65MB permanent free space on the default hard drive.

Absolutely, completing an academic programme through distance education requires a significant amount of initiative, dedication, and resourcefulness. Unlike traditional classroom settings, distance learning often demands a high level of self-discipline and commitment, especially for individuals balancing their studies with full-time employment.

Employees who pursue education through distance programs demonstrate admirable qualities such as self-motivation and the ability to manage their time effectively. These qualities can make them highly valuable assets to employers. It's important to recognize that the ability to finish a distance education programme reflects not only academic achievement but also perseverance and determination, which are desirable traits in any employee.

Employers who overlook candidates solely based on the format of their education may be missing out on talented individuals who possess valuable skills and qualities. Ultimately, a company's hiring criteria should focus on the candidate's capabilities, achievements, and potential contributions to the organization, rather than the method through which they obtained their education.

Absolutely. the validity of a distance learning MBA degree is equivalent to that of a full-time MBA from a traditional program. The misconception that distance education lacks value is unfounded. In fact, distance learning MBAs, like other distance courses, are recognised and accredited by government educational bodies such as UGC-DEB, affirming their credibility and worth.

The table below shows the top private MBA distance education colleges in TamilNadu along with their tuition fees:

Private Colleges	Tuition Fee
SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur Admission	INR 9 lakh
Institute of Distance Education, University of Madras Admission	INR 7,000 – INR 20,000
All India Institute of Management Studies Admission	INR 4,000 – INR 10,000
Centre for Distance Education, Anna University Admission	INR 12,000
National Institute of Business Management Admission	INR 7,000

Bharathidasan University has collaborated with several universities and colleges. Bharathidasan University has signed MoUs with various companies, organisations, and industries. The below-mentioned table reflects on the Bharathidasan University collaborations:

Bharathidasan University Collaborations
Instituto de Fisica Teorica, UNESP, Sao Paulo, Brasil	Australian National University, Australia	Forschungszentrum Jülich, Germany
Oxford University, UK	Power Electronics Research Centre, AIST, Tsukuba, Japan	KAUST, Saudi Arabia
Paul Scherrer Institute, Switzerland	-	-

MBA in Digital Marketing is primarily centered on digital marketing strategies. It includes social media marketing, search engine optimization (SEO), content marketing, email marketing, and data analytics.

Candidates can check the table below to see the comparison between the two.

Particulars	MBA in Digital Marketing	MBA in Marketing
Degree Name	MBA in Digital Marketing	MBA Sales and Marketing
Degree Type	Postgraduate	Postgraduation
Course duration	2 years	2 years
Education modes	Full-time, part-time, online, and distance learning	Full-time, Part-time, Online, Distance
Entrance Exams	NMIMS,  CMAT,  Symbiosis Entrance Test,  MAH CET,  etc..	CAT, MAT, XAT, CMAT, SNAP etc.
Course Fees	INR 1 Lacs to INR 15 Lacs and above	INR 3 to INR 25 Lakh
Average Salary	INR 8 LPA	INR 5 to INR 20 LPA
Job Profiles	Digital Marketing Manager, Social Media Manager, Paid Media Manager/Specialist, Content Writer, Campaign Manager and SEO Manager	Marketing Manager, Sales Manager, Head Of Digital Marketing, Market Research Analyst etc.
Top recruiters	Sweans Technologies, EZ Rankings IndeedSeo, Webmaxed, ThatWare LLP, etc.	ITC,  Flipkart,  Coca-Cola, Marico,  Godrej, Nestle, etc.
Top Colleges	IMT Institute of Business Management,  IMT Ghaziabad,  Lovely Professional University,  IIM, Bodh Gaya etc..	IIM Calcutta,  IMT6 Lucknow,  XLRI,  NMIMS,  Symbiosis Institute of Business Management,  etc..

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MBA in Digital Marketing Syllabus

Almost every MBA course has some sort of Mathematics in its curriculum. In the MBA in Digital Marketing, you'll get to study Management Accounting, Business Analytics, etc., subjects that may contain some amount of mathematical aspects. 

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MBA in Digital Marketing Syllabus

No, work experience is not mandatory for atraditional PG Diploma in management. But, there are some niche and specialised PGDM courses that require 1 to 5+ years of experience.

Students are advised to check college website for more details and eligibility criteria.

No, SRM IST Kattankulathur MBA admission is not available in direct mode.

Candidates who want to apply for MBA admissions must appear in SRMJEEM in order to qualify. 

Additionally, candidates can also appear in one of CAT, XAT, MAT, GMAT, NMAT, CMAT or TANCET to qualify for admissions as well.

As per the official website, various recruiters visited every year at Institute of Distance Education, University of Madras placed students in new-age job roles. The top recruiters of who participated during the recent Institute of Distance Education, University of Madras placements included TCS, HCL, Infosys, Wipro, ICICI Bank, etc.