Distance MBA in Kolkata- Top institutes, Application procedure and Fee structure

Kolkata has the hub of literacy and the cultural elite even during colonial times. It is home to many prestigious universities and other educational institutions. When it comes to management programs, the most renowned management institute- the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta (IIMC)- is stationed here. MBA is one of the most sought-after courses by students in India. Distance MBA programs have started gaining momentum in the past few years, such that many universities are offering the program in the correspondence mode or online mode. Kolkata gives ample opportunities to learners seeking a degree in management through distance or online mode. Here are the top 5 institutes that offer the distance and executive MBA programs in Kolkata.

1. Distance/ Online MBA from IGNOU, Delhi

The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) is unequivocally the best university to pursue a distance MBA. It is dubbed as the world’s largest university, offering almost 200 programs in various academic levels. IGNOU has an immensely vast network enabling students all over India to pursue higher education from a convenient location. The university has 67 regional centres, one of them situated in Kolkata. The regional centre at Kolkata is situated at Bikash Bhavan and offers distance MBA. 9 study centres in Kolkata offer the program. For a list of study centres, visit IGNOU website. The same program is offered in a more convenient format in the online mode. All programs offered by IGNOU are UGC approved.

Fee structure:

INR 15,500 per semester

Eligibility:

The candidate should hold a bachelor’s degree in any discipline with an aggregate of 50% marks.

Application Procedure:

The admission procedure for this program is online. The candidate must visit https://ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in/ and fill in the application form. All eligible candidates will be offered admission.

2. Executive MBA from IIM Calcutta

The Indian Institute of Management Calcutta (IIMC) in one of the best institutes in the state that offers an executive MBA alongside the regular MBA program. This business school features among the top 3 management institutes in the country ranked by NIRF. IIMC’s executive MBA is sculpted for working professionals seeking career growth. Being a renowned business school, IIMC gathers brilliant minds from across the country, forming an excellent network that enhances career prospects.

Fee structure:

1st installment- INR 2,00,000

2nd installment- INR 10,00,000

3rd installment- INR 10,00,000

4th installment- INR 9,00,000

Eligibility:

The candidate must be a graduate with at least 5 years of professional work experience as of March 31, 2023. They should also possess a valid GMAT score.

Application procedure:

The candidate should visit https://www.iimcal.ac.in/pgpex-application-form-register and fill in the application form. Admissions will be offered based on the candidate’s performance in the personal interview, academics and based on past work experience. For details regarding the admission schedule, visit institute website.

3. Online MBA from Amity University, Noida

This private university, situated in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, was ranked as India’s top non-profit private university by India Today in 2019. It is one of the leading distance universities in the Delhi NCR region. Amity University runs online in the name of Amity University Online (AMU). AMU has been offering convenient online degrees in the disciplines of Management, Humanities, Journalism and media, Commerce and Information Technology. AMU’s online MBA program has been listed in QS rankings and it is the only online MBA in India to achieve this recognition.

Fee structure:

Semester-wise: INR 63,250

Annual payment: INR 1,21,500

One time payment: INR 2,38,000

Eligibility:

The candidate must possess a bachelor's degree in any discipline.

Application procedure:

The candidate must visit https://amityonline.com/amity/Home/Basic?p=440 and fill in the online application form. Eligible candidates will be considered for admission.

4. Executive MBA from BIBS, Kolkata

The Bengal Institute of Business Studies situated in Kolkata has been listed among the top three business schools in Kolkata by the Times of India. The business school is celebrated for its placement opportunities since more than 10% of its MBA students got placed internationally. Prominent companies like Google, Nestle, Ernst and Young and Pepsico have recruited from BIBS. The executive MBA is affiliated to the regular MBA program by Vidyasagar University.

Fee structure:

INR 2,98,000

Eligibility:

The candidate should hold a bachelor's degree and must possess a valid CAT/XAT/MAT score. Those candidates who do not possess a valid test score must appear for the entrance examination conducted by BIBS called BIBSAT.

Application procedure:

The admission procedure for this program is completely offline. Application form can be downloaded from this link-

• Two extra passport size photographs
• Photocopies of mark sheets of SSLC, HSLC and Graduation
• Photocopy of test score
• Work experience certificate in case the candidate has any prior experience

After attaching the above-mentioned documents, the application form must be sent to "Bengal Institute of Business Studies" in the following address along with a demand draft of 700.

Address:

Bengal Institute of Business Studies,

18D, Lake View Road,

Kolkata – 700029.

5. Online MBA from NMIMS

The Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS) is one of the most recommended institutes when it comes to distance MBA. NMIMS Global Access School for Continuing Education is its distance learning establishment offering executive and distance MBA programs. Their programs are delivered online through live lectures which are accessible through their desktop and mobile application. The NMIMS online MBA program has 10 specialisations to choose from, which can be viewed here - https://online.nmims.edu/program-search/?program_type=487&specialization=.

Fee structure:

Semester-wise- INR 41,000

Annual payment- INR 77,500

One time payment- INR 1,44,000

Eligibility:

The candidate must have a bachelor's degree in any discipline with at least 50% aggregate. In case the candidate does not have 50% aggregate, they should possess a work experience of at least 2 years.

Application procedure:

Candidates can visit this link - https://ngasce.secure.force.com/nmLogin_New?type=registration and submit the application form. The following documents must be submitted during the application process.

• Mark sheets of SSLC, HSLC and graduation
• Work experience certificate if applicable
• Identity proof
• Passport size photograph

Admission will be confirmed once the application forms are verified and approved.

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