Top Colleges Offering Recognised Distance Learning Programmes - Fees, Courses, Admission

Diksha Nautiyal

Updated On: September 16, 2020 11:27 AM

In India, apart from State Open Universities, there are many universities or colleges that offer distance learning courses. But to find our the ones that offer recognised courses is a tough task. Read the full article to find out more. 

Top Distance Learning Colleges in India

With Class 12 results releasing and admission season kicking off, students are now looking for the best colleges that will not only offer their intended courses but will also lead them to their dream career. With the situation currently prevailing the education system at a global level, students are now looking for distance learning courses and colleges offering them. The top reasons why students prefer distance learning courses are their affordability and flexibility. One can get a degree while still doing a full-time job.

If you are one of them then join us to find out the best college for you offering recognised distance learning courses .

Top 10 Distance Learning Colleges/ Universities in India

Here is a list of colleges in India offering recognised distance learning courses.

S. No.

College/ University Name

Courses Offered

Fee Range

Admission

1

Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)

Check the Full List of UG, PG, Certificate and Diploma Courses Here.

Over INR 3,500 Per Annum

Entrance Exam Based - IGNOU OPENMAT

2

The University of Delhi - School of Open Learning (SOL)

INR 3,500 Per Annum - INR 11,500 Per Anum

Merit-Based/ Entrance Exam Based

3

Chandigarh University

  • B.Com (Regular, Advanced Cost & Management Accounting and Auditing & Taxation)

  • M.Com Banking & Finance and Auditing & Taxation

  • MBA

  • BBA

INR 22,900 - INR 55, 300

Merit-Based

4

Graphic Era University (GEU), Dehradun

  • MBA

  • B.Com

INR 30,000 - INR 75,000

Merit-Based

5

Lingaya's Vidyapeeth, Faridabad

  • Management Courses

INR 36,000

Merit-Based

6

Amity University, Noida

  • B.Com

  • M.Com

  • BBA

  • MBA

  • Diploma Courses

INR 1,25,000 or More

Merit-Based

7

Jain University, Bangalore

  • B.Com

  • PGDM in Marketing Management/ HRM/ General Management/ Financial Management/ Operations Management/ Banking & Financial Management, etc.

8

Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies - NMIMS, Mumbai

  • BBA

  • PGDM

  • Diploma in Management

  • Certificate in Management

  • B.Com

INR 25,000 - INR 1,35,000

Merit-Based

9

All India Management Association (AIMA), Delhi

  • PGDM

  • Certificate in Management

  • Certificate in Financial Management

INR 25,000 - INR 1,25,000

Merit-Based

10

Netaji Subhas Open University

INR 6,500 - INR 9,500 Per Annum

Merit-Based

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