1 Fee breakdown
| Component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total fee | General: 90000 Defence: 87000 |
| Annual — Year 1 | General-57000 defence- 55000 |
| Annual — Year 2 | General-38000 defence- 37000 |
| One-time payment | General: 90000 Defence: 87000 |
| 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 Symbiosis SCDL's fee compares
At ₹90,000, this is the cheapest of the 6 Business Management programs we list across 6 universities — ₹44,000 below the median of ₹1,34,000. The cheapest is Parul at ₹90,000; 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 |
| Symbiosis SCDL — 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 |
3 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
4 Access & support
Evaluation: Continuous Assessment (CBA/Assignments) + Computer-Based Examination (CBE) + Project Work (where applicable).
5 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).
6 Subjects & syllabus
1. Introduction to Project Management 2. Principles and Practices of Management 3. Operations Strategy and Management 4. Project Scope, Time, Cost and Total Quality Management
1. MIS, Project Analytics & Dashboard 2. Project Risk Management 3. Agile Project Management Using Scrum 4. Project Procurement, Supply Chain and Contracts Management
1. Moving From Project Management to Project Leadership 2. Soft Skills for Project Managers 3. Project Management Tool Box & MS-Project 4. Strategic Project Management & Competitive Advantage
1. IT-Software Project Management Using DevOps 2. Project Management Maturity Model for Excellence 3. Project Management in New Product Development and Infrastructure Sector 4. Project
4 semesters in total.
7 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.
8 Career options
Business Development Manager
Strategic Planning Manager
General Manager
Marketing Manager
Project Manager
Product Manager
Human Resources Manager
Financial Analyst/ Manager
Sales Manager
Project Manager
Program Manager
Project Coordinator
Agile Coach
Scrum Master
Project Management Officer (PMO)
Project Analyst
IT Project Manager
DevOps Engineer
Product Manager
9 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