Distance/Correspondence M.Sc. in Science Colleges in India 2025: Admissions, Fees, Courses, Placements

There are about 100+ colleges across the country offer MSc correspondence courses in Chennai. Of these, 40+ are owned by the private sector, 30+ by the government, and 1 college is owned by the semi-government sector. SRM Institute of Science and Technology Kattankulathur, Andhra University, Guwahati University, Acharya Nagarjuna University, Gujarat University and IGNOU are the best MSc Distance Education colleges in India.

Distance/Correspondence MSc in Science Colleges in India: Highlights 2025

Master of Science (MSc) is a postgraduate degree course offered by various universities and colleges nationwide. The duration of an MSc is two years. A Master of Science degree provides scientific and professional entry-level competency to the students. In India, MSc can be pursued through distance learning/ correspondence as well. See the table below for key highlights of distance MSc colleges in India :

Particulars	Parameters
No. of Colleges	100+ colleges
Fee	Less than INR 1 lakh: 70+ colleges INR 1-2 lakh: 2 colleges
Top Specialisations	Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science, Zoology, etc.

Distance/Correspondence MSc Colleges in India: Admissions 2025

Students need to meet the eligibility criteria set to apply for admission to a Distance/Correspondence course. The eligibility criteria differ from university to university. Here are the common eligibility criteria set for the Distance/Correspondence MSc course. 

• The candidate should be a BSc graduate from a recognised university. 
• The candidate should have secured a minimum of 50% in their graduation. 
• The candidate should have a major or minor in the subject opted for in MSc. 

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from official website and may vary.

List of Private Distance/Correspondence MSc Colleges in India

See the table below for private colleges with their total tuition fee, seat intake & eligibility:

College Name	Total Tuition Fee	Eligibility
SRM IST Admission	INR 1.2 lakh	Merit-Based
Institute of Distance Education University of Madras Admission	INR 15,350 - INR 30,850	Merit-Based
Dr. C.V. Raman University Admission	INR 36,000- INR 58,000	Merit-Based
Wisdom School of Management for Distance Education Admission	INR 40,000	Merit-Based
Microtek College of Management & Technology Admission	INR 30,000 - INR 60,000	Merit-Based

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from official website and may vary.

List of Government Distance/Correspondence MSc Colleges in India

See the table below for top government Distance MSc colleges in India with their total tuition fee, seat intake & eligibility:

College Name	Total Tuition Fee	Eligibility/ Exams
Andhra University Admission	INR 10,400- INR 34,000	Merit-Based
Guwahati University Admission	INR 14,000	Merit-Based
Acharya Nagarjuna University Admission	INR 22,990	AP PGCET
IGNOU Admission	INR 15,000 - INR 72,200	Merit-Based
Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University Admission	INR 24,000 - INR 40,000	Merit-Based

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from official website and may vary.

Top Semi Government Distance/Correspondence MSc Colleges in India

See the table below for top semi-government colleges in India with their total tuition fee, seat intake & eligibility:

College Name	Total Tuition Fee/Seat Intake	Eligibility
Directorate of Distance Education, Kurukshetra University Admission	INR 8,000- INR 17,000	KUK Entrance Exam

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from official website and may vary.

Location-wise MSc Distance Education Colleges in India

There are about 120 colleges across the country that offer MSc through distance learning/ correspondence. Out of these, Delhi/NCR, Maharashtra, and Uttar Pradesh have the maximum number of the majority of MSc distance education colleges in India. The table below states having the majority of colleges:

States	No. of Colleges
Delhi/NCR	20+
Maharashtra	10+
Uttar Pradesh	15
Tamil Nadu	10+

Best Distance MSc Colleges in Delhi NCR

Listed below are the top Distance MSc colleges in Delhi NCR with their tuition fee and eligibility criteria:

College Name	Tuition Fee	Eligibility / Exams
IGNOU MSc	INR 15,000 - INR 72,200	Merit-Based
Wisdom School of Management for Distance Education MSc	INR 40,700	Merit-Based
EduKart.com	INR 28,500	Merit-Based
Delhi Degree College Badarpur MSc	INR 19,000 - INR 24,000	Merit-Based
Aryabhatta Degree College MSc	INR 20,000	Merit-Based

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from official website and may vary.

Best Distance MSc Colleges in Maharashtra

Mentioned below are the top distance MSc colleges in Maharashtra with their tuition fee and eligibility criteria:

College Name	Tuition Fee	Eligibility / Exams
Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University MSc	INR 24,000 - INR 40,000	Merit-Based
Shivaji University MSc	INR 2,000	Merit-Based
Institute of Distance and Open Learning, University of Mumbai MSc	INR 17,000 - INR 30,000	Merit-Based
Proactive Sandip University MSc	INR 44,000 - INT 46,000	Merit-Based
EduKart.com MSc	INR 28,500	Merit-Based

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from official website and may vary.

Highest Salary Offered By MSc Distance Education Colleges in India

ROI, or return on investment, compares the fees that a student has paid while pursuing his or her course and the payoff the student receives during placement. The ROI element should be considered by students when choosing a college or institution. Tabulated below showing MSc in Distance Education colleges with total course fee and average salary offered to students:

College Name	Total Tuition Fee	Average Placement Package
GU	INR 14,000	INR 8.4 LPA
SRM IST	INR 17,000	INR 4.5 LPA
Andhra University	INR 10,000- INR 34,000	INR 4.5 LPA
Vidyasagar University	INR 12,000- INR 14,000	INR 3.5 LPA
Annamalai University	INR 22,000	INR 3.12 LPA- INR 3.52 LPA

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from official website/ media reports/ NIRF website and may vary.

Top Recruiters for MSc Post Graduates in India

MSc, being a globally recognised programme offers numerous job prospects in India and abroad, depending on the specialisation which the student has studied. There are plenty of opportunities both in the private and public sectors, as well as the education and research sectors. See the table below showing colleges name with their placement rating and top recruiters:

College Name	Placement Review Rating	Top Recruiters
SRM IST Placement	3.9	TCS, Infosys, Cognizant, Wipro, and Capgemini
Andhra University Placement	3.8	Google, Oracle, Tech Mahindra, TCS, Wipro, etc.
Annamalai University Placement	3.5	Wipro, Capgemini, Tech Mahindra, Pentagon Space, Episource, etc.
GU Placement	3.2	Amul, ICICI Bank, Bandhan Bank, Asian Paints, Berger Paints, etc.

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from official website/ media reports/ NIRF website and may vary.

Cost of Studying MSc in Distance Education in India

It is estimated that studying MSc in Food Technology courses in India is affordable. About 75 colleges have a fee range of s

Fee Range	No. of Colleges
Less than INR 1 lakh	75+ colleges
INR 1-2 lakh	2 colleges

Top Specialisations Offered by MSc in Distance Education Colleges in India

Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science, Zoology, etc. are the different specialisations offered by MSc in Distance Education colleges in India. See the table below for specialisations offered by a number of the colleges:

Specialisations	No. of Colleges
Mathematics	50
Chemistry	31
Physics	30
Computer Science	22
Zoology	20

Best MSc Distance Education Colleges in India: Comparison 2025

Listed below is the comparison of the top MSc distance education colleges in India:

• SRM IST Comparison with Other Colleges
• Annamalai University Comparison with Other Colleges
• Vidyasagar University Comparison with other Colleges
• Andhra University Comparison with Other Colleges
• GU Comparison with Other Colleges
• Sandip University Comparison with Other Colleges

Aneena Aley Abraham05-12-2025 11:53