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Online MBA courses in India have gained a lot of popularity in the last few years, as it is convenient, flexible and economically friendly. Anybody at any stage of their career or life can pursue an Online MBA. Be it students, working professionals, homemakers or entrepreneurs – online MBA courses are suitable for everybody. In fact, MBA online courses are great for the vulnerable sections of society that cannot go physically to pursue education. This is beneficial especially for the differently abled as there is no constraint of visiting the campus to attend classes.

Online MBA courses allow a student to pursue the course from his/her desired university in a different city or country without having to change location. Since the syllabus and the teaching methods of full-time MBA and online MBA degree courses are the same, one doesn’t have to worry about missing out on anything. The only difference is that classes, exams, project submissions, study material, tutorials, etc. are hosted online in the Learning Management System (LMS).

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Types of Online MBA Courses in India

Apart from online learning platforms, many top institutes and universities across India and world also offer Online MBA courses. Check below types of Online MBA courses:

  1. Master in Business Administration (MBA): This is a master's degree program that can be pursued fully online. The Online MBA is a degree course offered by UGC-approved universities. Online MBA courses typically take 2 years to complete full-time or 3-4 years part-time. These two-year programmes are divided into semesters. The curriculum covers core areas like marketing, finance, strategy, operations management, etc. Online MBA degree courses are offered by universities and require a thesis or dissertation.
  2. Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM): This postgraduate management diploma is offered online by business schools and institutes. Online PGDM is a diploma course offered by private institutes approved by the AICTE. It is equivalent to an MBA but is not a degree in terms of nomenclature. The online PGDM usually takes 2 years full-time or 3 years part-time to complete. The focus is on building practical management skills and techniques. Online PGDM programs may not require a thesis.
  3. Post Graduate Program (PGP): Online Post Graduate Programs (PGP) in management lead to postgraduate certificates or diplomas. The online PGP takes 1-2 years full-time or up to 3-4 years part-time. The curriculum is similar to an MBA program but does not always confer a master's degree. Online PGP is also a diploma course offered by private institutes approved by the AICTE. It is the same as the MBA degree in terms of syllabus and pedagogy but differs in nomenclature.
  4. Online Executive MBA/PGDM/PGP: Online executive MBA, PGDM and PGP programs are designed for working professionals. They have a shorter duration of 1-2 years with classes on weekends or evenings. The focus is on leadership, strategy and general management. Admission typically requires 3-5 years of work experience. These courses are for working professionals with work experience in managerial roles.

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Popular Online MBA Courses

Popular specialisations available in Online MBA courses in India are listed in the table below:

Specialisations in Online MBA courses

1.    Finance Management

2.     Cybersecurity, Information Security Analysis

3.    Healthcare Management

4.     Entrepreneurship

5.     Hospitality Management

6.     Marketing Management

7.    Digital Marketing

8.     Operations Management

9.    Sports Management

10.   Public Administration

11.   Business Analytics

12.   Risk Management

13.   Human Resources

14.   Advertising and PR Management

15.   Information Technology

16.   Logistics and Supply Chain Management

17.   Innovation Management

18.   Sustainability Management

19.   International Business

20.   Investment Management

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Online MBA Admission Process

  1. Admission to any Online MBA course is based on either merit or entrance exams.
  2. While some MBA colleges offering this course select candidates for admission on the basis of their graduation score and work experience, some colleges select candidates on the basis of their graduation score, entrance exam score and work experience.
  3. Popular MBA entrance exams for Online MBA admission are CAT, XAT, CMAT, MAT and SNAP, etc.
  4. The admission process for Online MBA courses does not usually include group discussions or personal interview rounds.

Online MBA Eligibility Criteria

Online MBA eligibility criteria is similar to full-time MBA courses. The minimum academic qualification required is a graduation degree. 

  • Graduation in any stream or equivalent from a recognised university.
  • The minimum score requirement for graduation is 50 per cent for general category candidates and 45 per cent for reserved category candidates.
  • Some colleges also expect candidates to have a minimum of three years of work experience for an Online MBA course.

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Online MBA Courses in India: Top Colleges and online MBA Fees 

Listed below are some of the popular colleges in India offering Online MBA courses. Along with that, the online MBA fees has been mentioned as well:

College Name

Course Fee (INR)

Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning, Noida

INR 18,000 to 30,000

Indian School of Business Management and Administration, Hyderabad

INR 50,000

NMIMS Global Access School for Continuing Education, Mumbai

INR 95,000

SASTRA Deemed to be University

INR 81,000

Amity University Online, Noida

INR 1.20 Lakh to 1.50 lakh

Amrita Online

INR 1.7 Lakh - 2.6 Lakh

Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Center for Online Learning

INR 1.30 Lakh

Jain Deemed to be University

INR 80,000 to 2.08 Lakh

BITS Pilani

INR 2.31 Lakh

Prin. L.N. Welingkar Institute of Management Development and Research – Online Distance Learning Centre

INR 6.4 Lakh

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Scope of Online MBA Courses in India

Just like a full-time MBA course guarantees a managerial level job in the industry of choice, an online MBA course guarantees faster career growth for working professionals. One can expect change of designation, roles and responsibilities within the organization as well as better job offers in the market.

The online MBA course equips an individual with the latest skills and knowledge of business management, global business trends, latest business techniques and technology being used to conduct business operations in the industry. It also equips the individual with organisational and leadership skills to extricate best performance from the team that would benefit the business.

Thus, the scope of online MBA courses in India is good as every company looks for professionals who have training in organizational skills and leadership to steer business projects and teams. With an Online MBA degree, one can expect to be hired as the following among many other roles:

  • Marketing Manager
  • Sales Manager
  • HR Manager
  • Operations Manager
  • Finance Manager
  • Marketing Analyst
  • Business Analyst
  • Digital Marketing Manager
  • SEO Manager
  • Supply Chain Manager
  • Business Administrator
  • Account Manager

Upcoming trends in Online MBA courses

The online MBA course has gained a lot of prominence in the past two years due to COVID-19. Because it is flexible, cost-effective and not bound by geography, Online MBA courses are preferred by working professionals as well as fresh graduates. In the upcoming years, it is being seen that Online MBA will be competing with full-time MBA in the job market as well. At present, most companies still prefer MBA graduates in full-time education mode because they come with practical experience of industry exposure through projects and internships, which is currently not a part of Online MBA curriculums in India.

However, with more and more MBA colleges in India introducing Online MBA courses, this aspect may be taken care of in the future with the institutes providing opportunities of industry experience in Online MBA too. Similarly, one can expect the institutes and online education platforms to introduce even more advanced Learning Management System (LMS), which can further make online education easy and fruitful.

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Table of contents
  • Popular Online MBA Colleges in India
  • Popular Private Online MBA Colleges in India
  • Popular Exams
  • Popular Online MBA Specializations
  • Most Popular Courses
  • Top Ranked Colleges by Location

Popular Online MBA Colleges in India

Following are the most popular Online MBA Colleges in India. Learn more about these Online MBA colleges (Courses, Reviews, Answers & more) by downloading the Brochure.
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#1 NIRF

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1 Course
8.95 L

#9 NIRF

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#20 NIRF

4.5 L

#17 NIRF

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#15 NIRF

Popular Private Online MBA Colleges in India

1.89 L - 2.5 L
4.3
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30 K - 1.5 L
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MBA/PGDM Applications open. Apply Now

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2.5
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4 Courses
25.5 K - 1.26 L
4.0

#75 NIRF

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Popular Exams

Following are the top exams for Online MBA. Students interested in pursuing a career on Online MBA, generally take these important exams.You can also download the exam guide to get more insights.

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8 Dec ' 25 - 10 Dec ' 25

CAT 2025 answer key challenge

14 Feb ' 26 - 22 Feb ' 26

IBSAT 2025 Selection Process

30 Dec ' 25

IBSAT 2025 Result

23 Feb ' 26

MAT Feb 2026 PBT Registration last date

26 Feb ' 26

MAT Feb 2026 PBT admit card

Popular Online MBA Specializations

Following are the most popular Online MBA Specializations . You can explore the top Colleges offering these Specializations by clicking the links below.

Popular Specializations

Top Ranked Colleges by Location

Following are the top ranked colleges for Online MBA based on rankings published by The Week, Business Today and National Institutional Ranking Framework (MHRD).
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Placement Statistics (2025)

the highest Package 

INR 6 LPA

Average Package 

INR 2 LPA

Students Placed 

98

Placement Rate 

83%

The placement details are taken from the Shiksha's review section.

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Placement Statistics – 2024

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