1 What does it cost, and how is the fee split?
| Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total fee | General: ₹ 76,000 Defence: ₹ 73,000 |
| Annual — Year 1 | General-49000 defence- 47000 |
| Annual — Year 2 | General-32000 defence- 31000 |
| One-time payment | General: ₹ 76,000 Defence: ₹ 73,000 |
| Discount on one-time payment | rs 5000 |
| Registration fee | 1200 |
| Remarks | Pay Full Fee in One Instalment On-the-Spot and Avail up to ₹5,000/- to ₹14,000/- Off. |
2 How does Symbiosis SCDL's fee compare?
At ₹76,000, this is the cheapest of the 6 Business Management specializations we list across 6 universities — ₹58,000 below the median of ₹1,34,000. The cheapest is this one; the most expensive is Amity at ₹2,07,000. Fee is one input — check UGC-DEB status, credential and placement figures on each page before deciding.
| Same specialization elsewhere | Total fee |
|---|---|
| Parul — Family Managed Business MBA · 2 years | ₹90,000 |
| IMT CDL — General Management PG Diploma · 15 Months | ₹1,10,000 |
| Shoolini — Direct Selling Management MBA · 2 years | ₹1,58,000 |
| Amity — General Management MBA · 2 years | ₹2,07,000 |
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3 Who awards it — what does Symbiosis SCDL publish about itself?
Profile
- Full name
- Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning (SCDL)
- Location
- Pune, Maharashtra
- Founded (online wing)
- 2001
Recognition
- UGC-DEB entitled
- No (AICTE diploma; not a degree)
- AICTE approved
- Yes
- NAAC grade
- A++ (NAAC)
- NIRF ranking (management)
- Not Ranked (Not a university)
- International recognition
- AICTE recognized
Cost & funding
- Fee range
- ₹46,000 – ₹80,000
- EMI / loan available
- Yes (9–12 month EMI)
- Scholarships
- None officially; Affordable pricing
- Scholarship categories
- Defence Personnel, Armed Forces, International Students, Alumni Discounts, Corporate Tie-ups
Outcomes
- Average placement
- ₹5–7 LPA
- Highest placement
- ₹15–18 LPA
- Career services
- Placement assistance; Corporate tie-ups; Alumni network
- Career progression after the degree
- Average
- Most-taken specialization
- PGDM – Business Administration & Marketing
Degrees & teaching
- Online specializations offered
- 10+
- Degrees offered
- PG Diploma / Certificate
- Learning platform
- LMS; Recorded lectures; E-library; Online exams
- Faculty qualification
- Min: AICTE norms (PG 55% + relevant exp for practitioners; PhD preferred for academic roles). Avg: ~50–55% PhD among core faculty; 10–15 yrs industry exp for practitioners. Heavy use of industry experts & visiting faculty from corporates like IBM, Wipro, TCS.
- PhD-eligible after master's
- No
Admissions & support
- Admission sessions
- January & July
- Entrance exam required
- Yes (SCDL Entrance or CAT/MAT/state CET score)
- Campus connect
- No
- Post-enrolment support
- Average
- Alumni feedback on the learning experience
- Average
- Key strength
- Symbiosis brand; Affordable PG Diploma; Corporate-partnered (Airtel, IBM, TCS, Wipro)
- Unique selling point
- Industry-oriented distance learning programs
4 Can you get a loan, a scholarship or campus access?
Evaluation: Continuous Assessment (CBA/Assignments) + Computer-Based Examination (CBE) + Project Work (where applicable).
5 Who is eligible?
A graduate in any discipline from a recognised university. Student in the final year of graduation or awaiting final results (may apply provisionally). An International/SAARC graduate (AIU equivalence certificate required for foreign degrees).
6 What will you study?
1. Principles and Practices of Management 2. Legal Aspects of Business 3. Management Accounting 4. Managerial Economics 5. Organizational Behaviour 6. Business Ethics and Value Systems
1. Operations Management 2. Financial Management 3. Human Resource Management 4. Marketing Management 5. Fundamentals of Business Analytics 6. Essentials of Research Methodology
1. Strategic Management 2. Services Marketing 3. Marketing Research 4. Consumer Behaviour Electives (Any One) 5. Integrated Marketing Communications 6. Strategic Marketing 7. Rural Marketing
1. Sales and Distribution Management 2. Product and Brand Management 3. Project Management 4. Project Report Electives (Any One) 5. International Marketing 6. B2B Marketing 7. Digital Marketing Strategy and Planning
4 semesters in total.
7 How do you register?
Purchase an Application Form
1.Click on Sign Up and first register on the SCDL Apply Online Portal 2.Login to purchase application form & fill it up 3.Application Forms are available online and offline
Registration
1.Upload your passport size recent colour photograph, Govt. Photo Identity Proof, Academic Records, your signature & Work Exp. Certificates 2.Applicants applying under Defence Category have to produce: Proof of service certificate / discharge book / dependent certificate
Fee Payment
1.Submit your complete program fee immediately from your Apply Online login or your Student Login as per the timelines specified, and confirm your seat. 2.The above course fee excludes charges for examinations, project submission, and printed Self Learning Material (SLM). 3.Printed SLM is offered as a paid service. 4.Pay exam fee per paper per attempt. 5.Exam fees, project fee and printed SLM fees are non-refundable & non-transferable.
8 What careers does it lead to?
Financial Analyst
Investment Banker
Portfolio Manager
Risk Analyst
Financial Consultant
Cost Accountant
Budget Analyst
Financial Controller
Management Accountant
Costing Manager
HR Manager
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Training and Development Manager
Brand Manager
Digital Marketing Specialist
Market Research Analyst
Marketing Strategist
CRM Analyst
Relationship Manager
Customer Experience Manager
Retention Specialist
Operations Manager
Supply Chain Manager
Logistics Coordinator
Quality Assurance Manager
9 Who should take this specialization?
Working professionals needing quick upskilling
Want a skill-focused credential without committing to 2 years
Career switchers
Pivot into a new field with concentrated specialization