1 Fee breakdown
| 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 About Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning (SCDL)
Profile
- Full name
- Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning (SCDL)
- Location
- Pune, Maharashtra
- Founded (online wing)
- 2001
- Official website
- scdl.net ↗
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 program
- Average
- Private-sector recognition
- Average
- Most-taken program
- PGDM – Business Administration & Marketing
Programs & teaching
- Online programs offered
- 10+
- Program levels 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.
- Difficulty level
- Easy
- 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 program experience
- Average
- Full-time MBA rating
- 3.8/5 – Popular among working professionals
- Key strength
- Symbiosis brand; Affordable PG Diploma; Corporate-partnered (Airtel, IBM, TCS, Wipro)
- Unique selling point
- Industry-oriented distance learning programs
3 Access & support
Evaluation: Continuous Assessment (CBA/Assignments) + Computer-Based Examination (CBE) + Project Work (where applicable).
4 Eligibility criteria
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).
5 Subjects & syllabus
1. Principles and Practices of Management 2. Marketing Management 3. Customer Relationship Management 4. Consumer Behaviour
1. Advanced CRM 2. Sales and Distribution Management 3. Services Marketing 4. CRM in Service Industry
1. Business Communication 2. B2B Markets and CRM 3. Marketing Research 4. E-Business
1. Consumer Protection Act, 2019 2. Strategic Marketing 3. Research Methodology 4. Project
4 semesters in total.
6 How to 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.
7 Career options
CRM Specialist
Customer Experience Manager
Client Relationship Manager
Customer Success Manager
Customer Service Representative
CRM Executive
Online Reputation Manager
Customer Service Assistant
Customer Relationship Manager
8 Who should take this course
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