Distance and online MBA fees by university
Grouped by the three price tiers. Read across the row: what you pay, what you are awarded, and by whom. A degree and an autonomous diploma at a similar price are not the same product — see how to choose between them.
Before you rely on any figure here: published fees change every academic session and several universities price per semester, per year or per specialisation. Treat this table as a shortlisting tool, then confirm the current all-in figure — tuition plus registration, examination, material and project charges — directly with the institution before you pay anything. IICT and IIPM fees are confirmed at ₹32,350.
Tier 1 — under ₹1,00,000
| Institution | Programme | Total fee | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| IICT — Indian Institute of Commerce and Trade Autonomous | Management programme | ₹32,350 | Autonomous institute, 30+ years. Profile-based admission. |
| IIPM — Indian Institute of Pharmaceutical Marketing Autonomous | Pharma management | ₹32,350 | Pharma marketing and pharma business management. |
| IGNOU Central open university | MBA (ODL/online) | ₹62,000 | Largest open university in India. Entitled programme. |
| Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Open University State open university | MBA (ODL) | ₹30,000 – ₹40,000 | Telangana. Physical examination centres. |
| Netaji Subhas Open University State open university | MBA (ODL) | ₹30,000 – ₹45,000 | West Bengal. |
| Tamil Nadu Open University State open university | MBA (ODL) | ₹25,000 – ₹35,000 | Among the lowest published fees. |
| Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University State open university | MBA (ODL) | ₹40,000 – ₹55,000 | Maharashtra. |
| Karnataka State Open University State open university | MBA (ODL) | ₹40,000 – ₹50,000 | Karnataka. |
| Alagappa University (DDE) State university | MBA (ODL) | ₹35,000 – ₹45,000 | Tamil Nadu. |
| Annamalai University (DDE) State university | MBA (ODL) | ₹45,000 – ₹60,000 | Long-running distance directorate. |
| University of Madras (IDE) State university | MBA (ODL) | ₹35,000 – ₹50,000 | Chennai. |
| Madurai Kamaraj University (DDE) State university | MBA (ODL) | ₹25,000 – ₹40,000 | Tamil Nadu. |
| Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning Autonomous | PGDM (distance) | ₹65,000 – ₹1,00,000 | Diploma, not a degree. Well-regarded brand. |
Tier 2 — ₹1,00,000 to ₹2,00,000
| Institution | Programme | Total fee | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suresh Gyan Vihar University Online Private university | Online MBA | ₹1,10,000 – ₹1,30,000 | Entry-level private online. |
| Vignan Online (VFSTR) Private university | Online MBA | ₹1,10,000 – ₹1,40,000 | Andhra Pradesh. |
| Chandigarh University Online Private university | Online MBA | ₹1,30,000 – ₹1,60,000 | Large online cohort. |
| Lovely Professional University Online Private university | Online MBA | ₹1,40,000 – ₹1,70,000 | Punjab. |
| Jain University Online Private university | Online MBA | ₹1,50,000 – ₹1,80,000 | Bengaluru. |
| D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth Online Private university | Online MBA | ₹1,50,000 – ₹1,80,000 | Pune. |
| Manipal University Jaipur Online Private university | Online MBA | ₹1,60,000 – ₹1,90,000 | Strong platform and support. |
| Amity University Online Private university | Online MBA | ₹1,80,000 – ₹2,00,000 | Large online operation. |
Tier 3 — above ₹2,00,000
| Institution | Programme | Total fee | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| NMIMS Global (NGA-SCE) Deemed university | Online MBA / PGDM | ₹2,20,000 – ₹2,80,000 | Mumbai brand, strong recall. |
| Manipal Academy of Higher Education (online) Deemed university | Online MBA | ₹2,50,000 – ₹3,00,000 | MAHE brand. |
| Amity Online — premium tracks Private university | Online MBA (specialised) | ₹2,50,000 + | Dual-specialisation and industry tracks. |
| BITS Pilani / IIM online certifications Institute of eminence / IIM | Certificate, not a degree | ₹3,00,000 + | Brand-led certificates. Not an MBA degree — read carefully. |
Two autonomous institutes worth knowing
If you decide the autonomous route fits your career better than a university degree, these are the two established names in the space — both operating independently for over 30 years, on the same model the IIMs used until 2017.
Autonomous institute specialising in pharmaceutical marketing and pharma business management — sector-specific management education that university syllabi rarely cover. Total fee ₹32,350. iipm.mba · iipm.co.in
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