Symbiosis Center of Distance Learning (SCDL) MBA Review, Fee Structure, 2019 Admissions
Symbiosis Distance Learning MBA (SCDL)
Symbiosis Center for Distance Learning (SCDL) was established in the year 2001 and has forever since catered to the needs of students across the country and abroad.
The institute enrolls over 1-lakh students offering courses in Post Graduate Diploma, Diploma and Certificate Programs. The courses are curated under professional guidance and are industry equipped. One of the popular courses offered by the university is the Symbiosis Distance MBA.
| Program Name | PGDBA (Equivalent to MBA) |
| Duration | 2 years |
| Maximum Duration | 4 years |
| Specializations Offered | Finance, Marketing, HR, Operations, Account and CRM |
| Medium | English |
| Exams Scores Accepted | CAT / MAT / XAT / GMAT / Symbiosis PGDBA Entrance Test |
Symbiosis MBA Course Structure
Symbiosis does not offer a Distance MBA program but its Distance PGDBA course (Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration) is considered to be equivalent to MBA.
The full list of the various Distance MBA Degree Programs Offered Symbiosis Distance Learning (SCDL) are given below–
- Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration
- Post Graduate Diploma in Information Technology
- Post Graduate Diploma in International Business
- Post Graduate Diploma in Banking and Finance
- Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management
- Post Graduate Diploma in Supply Chain Management
- Post Graduate Diploma in Retail Management
- Post Graduate Diploma in Customer Relationship Management
- Post Graduate Diploma in Insurance Management
- Post Graduate Diploma in Export and Import Management
The students have to appear for 4 semesters. Here is a sample course structure of their PGDBA program:
| Semester 1 | Principles and Practices of Management |
| Organizational Behavior | |
| Management Accounting | |
| Managerial Economics | |
| Business Law | |
| Semester 2 | Production or Operations Management |
| Financial Management | |
| Human Resource Management | |
| Marketing Management | |
| Management Information Systems | |
| Semester 3: Specialisation (choice of 1 elective) | Required Specialisation 1 |
| Required Specialisation 2 | |
| Elective 1 | |
| Elective 2 | |
| Elective 3 | |
| Semester 4: Specialisation (choice of 1 elective) | Required Specialisation 4 |
| Required Specialisation 5 | |
| Elective 4 | |
| Elective 5 | |
| Elective 6 |
The students get printed study material every semester from SCDL. It is senT through the regular post. Besides the study material, SCDL offers various other modes of interaction for the students –
- Email – The students can contact the SCDL faculty through email and get their doubts clarified.
- Online Classroom – Classes are held online and students can attend these to interact with faculty.
- E-learning Modules – The students can also access certain modules online on SCDL website.
Symbiosis Distance Learning MBA (SCDL) Admission Procedure
Admission for distance MBA is a 3-step process-
- Purchasing and filling out the application form
- Registration
- Payment
STEP:1- Purchasing and filling out the application form
The candidate for admission may obtain the prospectus by paying Rs. 1500/- through any of the following modes-
- Online- SCDL Official website
- Offline- SCDL Pune Campus/SCDL Associates/HDFC Banks at selected location. (For the list of SCDL Associates and HDFC Banks which provide prospectus/application form. Check out the study centers section of this article.)
Once registered, the candidate needs to pay the application fee and fill up the application form.
NOTE- The application fee is non-refundable.
Step:2- Registration
Once the application is filled through any of the modes provided above, print the application form and submit the filled in application form must be submitted along with-
- Required attested copies of academic documents
- Work Experience documents
- 2 passport size photographs
- Photo Identity proofs
- Name change document (if any)
- Complete program fee/First installment
The application form must be couriered to SCDL Pune campus (address given below) for processing of admission. Application form can be submitted online too. The status of the application can be checked online.
Step-3: Payment
Once the admission is confirmed, the student needs to pay the first installment or the full amount of the course fee. The fee must be paid through demand draft in favor of “The Director, SCDL Pune”.
The DD needs to be sent along with the application form. It should carry the student details like name, contact number, name of the program etc.
The address for SCDL Pune Campus is as follows:
Pune (Main Campus)
Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning
Symbiosis Bhavan, 1065 B, Gokhale Cross Road, Model Colony,
Pune – 411016
Maharashtra
Symbiosis Distance MBA Fee Structure 2018-2019
The registration fees for the PGDBA course (equivalent to the MBA course) is Rs. 1500/-.
The program fees may be paid either in a lump sum or in two installments.
The fee structure of distance education courses offered by Symbiosis is available here.
The Symbiosis Distance Learning institute requires an additional fee of Rs. 10, 000/- for dual specialization in PGDBA. The fees may be paid online, in cash, or via Demand Draft.
The fee in cash is acceptable only at SCDL Pune Campus and the Demand Draft must be in favor of “The Director, SCDL, Pune” payable at Pune only. All fees and charges can be paid online.
SCDL changes different fee for different programs. The fees charged also varies as per the category of the student –
| Program Name | Category | Fee (Lump sum) | Fee (Installment) | |
| Ist | IInd | |||
| PG Diploma in Business Management (PGDBA) | General | Rs 40,000 | Rs 27,000 | Rs 17,000 |
| Active Defence/Paramilitary/Police | Rs 37,000 | Rs 26,000 | Rs 15,000 | |
| PG Diploma in International Business (PGDIB) | General | Rs 40,000 | Rs 27,000 | Rs 17,000 |
| Active Defence/Paramilitary/Police | Rs 37,000 | Rs 26,000 | Rs 15,000 | |
| PG Diploma in IT Management (PGDITM) | General | Rs 40,000 | Rs 27,000 | Rs 17,000 |
| Active Defence/Paramilitary/Police | Rs 37,000 | Rs 26,000 | Rs 15,000 | |
| PG Diploma in Export and Import Management (PGDEXIM) | General | Rs 30,000 | Rs 23,000 | Rs 12,000 |
| Active Defence/Paramilitary/Police | Rs 26,000 | Rs 20,000 | Rs 10,000 | |
| PG Diploma in Supply Chain Management (PGDSCM) | General | Rs 30,000 | Rs 23,000 | Rs 12,000 |
| Active Defence/Paramilitary/Police | Rs 26,000 | Rs 20,000 | Rs 10,000 | |
| PG Diploma in Customer Relationship Management (PGDCRM) | General | Rs 30,000 | Rs 23,000 | Rs 12,000 |
| Active Defence/Paramilitary/Police | Rs 26,000 | Rs 20,000 | Rs 10,000 | |
| PG Diploma in Retail Management (PGDRM) | General | Rs 30,000 | Rs 23,000 | Rs 12,000 |
| Active Defence/Paramilitary/Police | Rs 26,000 | Rs 20,000 | Rs 10,000 | |
| PG Diploma in Banking and Finance (PGDBF) | General | Rs 40,000 | Rs 27,000 | Rs 17,000 |
| Active Defence/Paramilitary/Police | Rs 37,000 | Rs 26,000 | Rs 15,000 | |
| PG Diploma in Insurance Management (PGDIM) | General | Rs 30,000 | Rs 23,000 | Rs 12,000 |
| Active Defence/Paramilitary/Police | Rs 26,000 | Rs 20,000 | Rs 10,000 | |
| PG Diploma in Human Resource Management (PDGHRM) | General | Rs 30,000 | Rs 23,000 | Rs 12,000 |
| Active Defence/Paramilitary/Police | Rs 26,000 | Rs 20,000 | Rs 10,000 | |
Symbiosis Distance Learning MBA Scholarships
The institute offers fee concessions for Active Defense, Paramilitary, and Policemen. The institute does not offer any scholarships otherwise.
Eligibility Criteria for Symbiosis Distance Learning MBA (SCDL)
The eligibility criteria for the SCDL Post-graduate Diploma in Business Administration are as follows:
- The applicant must be a graduate from any recognized university, or an international graduate from an accredited university. Students appearing for their final graduation exam may also apply for the course.
- Final year students can also apply subject to completion of course within the time specified by SCDL.
- Diploma students are not eligible for the Distance MBA course. But they can opt for various certificate courses.
Symbiosis Distance MBA Specializations offered
The institute offers the PGDBA course with specializations in
- Finance Management
- Marketing Management
- Management Accounting
- Human Resource Management
- Operations Management
- Customer Relationship Management.
The institute also provides with dual specializations options.
Out of the specializations listed, students can choose 2 – Primary specialization and secondary specialization. The second specialization can be taken up once the primary specialization is completed.
Approval
Symbiosis Center of Distance Learning has all of its courses approved by the DEC and is recognized by the Distance Education Bureau of the UGC for all of its courses.
SCDL Ranking
This premier institute is well recognized and is highly acclaimed.
- It has been ranked 1stamongst the top Distance Education Institutes in the country by Careers 360 in 2012.
- It has been ranked 2ndamong the best institutes in India in the DNA Indus Learning Survey of 2012.
- It has been ranked 3rdamongst the distance learning institutes by Competition Success Review.
- International Council for Distance Education (ICDE), chose SCDL for Institutional Superiority Award.
Symbiosis Distance Education Important Dates 2018-19
The important dates for the academic year of 2018-19 are given below. For more information about Symbiosis Distance Education Important Dates, click here.
| Event | Date |
| Round 1 admission closure | 5th June 2018 |
| Round 2 admission closure | 30th June 2018 |
| Program begins | 2nd July 2018 |
| Online classes begin | 2nd August 2018 |
| One-time fee payment date | Within 30 dates of admission confirmation |
| Installment fee payment date | First fee payment- Within 30 days of admission confirmation
Second fee payment- Within 30 days of payment of 1st installment. |
| Last date to submit documents | 25th August 2018 |
Contact Details
For all inquiries the applicant may contact at the following:
Address:
Pune (Main Campus)
Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning
Symbiosis Bhavan,
1065 B, Gokhale Cross Road, Model Colony,
Pune – 411016
Maharashtra
Phone: +91-20-66211000 (Hunting lines)
Fax: +91-20-66211040/66211041
Working Hours: 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM
SCDL Placements
SCDL has a dedicated placement cell which ensures that the graduates are able to attain better jobs in the industry. The department makes sure that the students are well trained and industry-equipped before th placement season. It provides the following facilities-
- Mock Interviews and presentation
- Team of specialist career advisors
- Help in CV writing, interview skills, aptitude tests
The institute partners with various organizations to support the students in their placements. The institute maintains close ties with the industry to provide cutting-edge and industry-relevant course material to the students.
The following companies have approached SCDL for placements:
| Bosch Ltd | Speedify Designing |
| BSA Corporation Pvt Ltd | SRV Media |
| Capita | TAS India Pvt Ltd |
| Exult | Tata Sky |
| HDFC Bank | TCS |
| IIBM Jet India | Texnovate |
| LIQVID | The Nielsen Company |
| Mercedes Benz | Tridat |
| NIIT | TSL Marketing |
| Process Max Solution | Wills Lifestyle |
| Rohan Builders | Wipro Technologies |
| Sharada Infosys | Young Learners |
SCDL Study Centers
SCDL has a nationwide presence with over 69 exam centers in India including 1 abroad (Dubai).
Exam Centers
Below is a list top 15 states in which the institute has its exam centres-
- Andhra Pradesh
- Assam
- Bihar
- Delhi
- Goa
- Gujarat
- Himachal Pradesh
- Karnataka
- Madhya Pradesh
- Orrisa
- Rajasthan
- Tamil Nadu
- Uttar Pradesh
- Uttarakhand
- West Bengal
The institution is well established, and highly rated. Addresses and details about the Information centers are available at: http://www.scdl.net/pdf/examination_centre_list_(tentative).pdf
SCDL Associate Partners
For registration purpose candidates need to visit the SCDL Associate Partners. At present, it has 32 partners in India. Below is a list of top 15 cities with SCDL partners-
- Ahmadabad
- Ambala
- Bangalore
- Delhi
- Dehradun
- Hyderabad
- Indore
- Kanpur
- Kolkata
- Lucknow
- Mumbai
- Patna
- Nagpur
- Surat
- Mysore
Other Distance MBA Programs
- ICFAI Distance MBA
- Ignou MBA
- Narsee Monjee Distance MBA
- Bharathiar University Distance Education MBA
