Distance MBA, or MBA distance education, is offered remotely, allowing students to earn their MBA degree without being physically present on campus. In a Distance MBA program, coursework, lectures, and interactions with instructors and classmates typically take place online for 2 years. This mode of study is particularly convenient for working professionals or individuals who cannot attend traditional on-campus classes due to various constraints such as location, job commitments, or family responsibilities.

For Distance MBA admission, candidates must make sure that they graduate with 50% in any course. Some of the popular Popular Distance MBA colleges include IGNOU, Annamalai University, NMIMS Global Access School for Continuing Education, Symbiosis Centre for Distant Learning, etc. The average Distance MBA course fee ranges between INR 11 Lakh and INR 3 Lakh. (Fees at IIMs range from INR 15 Lakh – 20 Lakh). Popular entrance exam scores accepted for Distance MBA admission are CAT, MAT, CMAT, XAT, etc.

Any graduate candidate can apply for the Distance MBA course. The graduates of MBA distance education can find employment as Corporate Associates, Portfolio Managers, Finance Analysts, Credit Risk Managers, Executives, Senior Executives, etc. The average salary that a Distance MBA graduate can earn ranges between  INR 3 LPA and INR 4 LPA.

Distance MBA Courses Latest Updates:

  • The CAT 2025 registration is now open for admission to MBA/PGDM courses. The last date to register is Sep 13, 2025. Furthermore, the CAT 2025 exam is scheduled to be held on Nov 30, 2025.

  • The KMAT Karnataka 2025 exam for admission to MBA/PGDM and MCA courses will be held on September 7, 2025.

  • NMAT 2025 registration has started for admission to MBA/PGDM courses for the academic session 2026-28. Candidates can register until Oct 10, 2025. Furthermore, the NMAT 2025 exam window will be open from November 5 to December 19, 2025.

  • The MAT September 2025 registration process is now open for both PBT and CBT modes. The last date to register for PBT is Sep 15, 2025, and for CBT is Sep 22, 2025. Furthermore, the MAT 2025 PBT and CBT exams will be held on Sep 21, 2025, and Sep 28, 2025, respectively.

  • The XAT registration process 2026 is now open for MBA/PGDM courses. The last date to register is Dec 5, 2025. Furthermore, the XAT 2026 exam will be held on January 4, 2026.

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Distance MBA Course Full Name

Distance Master of Business Administration

Distance MBA Course Duration

2 years

Distance MBA Course Level

Postgraduation

Distance MBA Mode of Education

Distance Programme

Distance MBA Entrance Exams

CAT, MAT, XAT, NMAT, SNAP, etc

Distance MBA Main Subjects

Principles of Management, Organisational Behaviour, Business Law, Financial Accounting, etc.

Distance MBA Average Fees

INR 1-3 LPA (Fees at IIMs range from INR 15-20 LPA)

Distance MBA Average Annual Salary

INR 3-4 LPA

Distance MBA Job Profiles

Portfolio Manager, Financial Analyst, Credit Risk Manager, Corporate Associate, etc.

Distance MBA Top Recruiters

HCL, TCS, Infosys, Accenture, Wipro, Deloitte, and so on

Distance MBA Best Colleges

Indian Institute of Finance, Institute of Distance and Open Learning, University of Mumbai, Symbiosis Center for Distance Learning, Wisdom School of Management for Distance Education, etc.