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. Concepts of Education 2. Educational Administrative Practices 3. Educational Technology 4. Curriculum Development 5. Submission I
1. Administrative Leadership 2. Evaluation Practices 3. Effective Communication for Administrators 4. Inclusive Education 5. Submission II
1. Infrastructure Management in Education 2. Value-Based Education 3. Legal Aspects of Educational Administration 4. Quality Assurance and Accreditation 5. Submission III
1. Community Development 2. Guidance and Counselling 3. Internationalisation of Education 4. Action Research 5. Submission IV
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
Successful learners can pursue opportunities as mentors, facilitators, associate counsellors in schools, colleges, NGOs, and corporate sectors and in roles supporting academic development, career guidance, and personal well-being.
Note: This Programme does not qualify individuals for the professions regulated under the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions (NCAHP) Act, 2021.
Instructional Designer
E-Learning Developer
Curriculum Developer
Educational Content Developer
Learning Experience Designer
Multimedia Learning Specialist
Training Specialist
Instructional Technologist
Online Course Developer
Pre-Primary School Teacher
Early Childhood Educator
Nursery Teacher
Childcare Provider
Playgroup Coordinator
Curriculum Developer for Pre-Primary Education
Education Consultant
Child Development Specialist
Journalist
Reporter
News Anchor
Editor
Multimedia Journalist
Copywriter
Public Relations Specialist
Social Media Manager
Media Research Analyst
Educational Administrator
School Principal
Education Officer
Curriculum Developer
Education Consultant
Education Policy Analyst
Academic Coordinator
Education Researcher
Education Project Manager
Legal Advisor
Compliance Officer
Legal Consultant
Legal Analyst
Company Secretary
Contract Specialist
Risk Management Specialist
In-house Counsel
Regulatory Affairs Manager
Psychosocial Counsellor
Counselling Psychologist
Mental Health Counsellor
Family Counsellor
Group Counsellor
School Counsellor
Crisis Intervention Counsellor
Rehabilitation Counsellor
Community Counsellor
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