Which is better between MBA from IGNOU or Symbiosis distance?
IGNOU is better for an MBA compared to Symbiosis distance. The course work is challenging. It’s not easy to clear papers unless you go through the study materials thoroughly. The curriculum is a bit old but it’s effective.
If you are hard-working and have relevant work experience, you can get recruitment opportunities after doing your MBA. IGNOU MBA is even valid for PhD/Govt. jobs too.
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IGNOU MBA is comparably better.
- Symbiosis degree program is private while IGNOU is a Govt. institution. IGNOU degrees are accepted in many Govt. institutes in the country. Also, for Symbiosis, you don’t need to appear for any entrance test, if you have 3 years of work experience. At IGNOU, it’s mandatory for all students to go through the OPENMAT Management Aptitude test, for admission.
- IGNOU MBA fees are around INR 37,800 while Symbiosis distance MBA fees are in the range of INR 41,000 to INR 52,000. Budget wise IGNOU MBA is the better option.
- MBA from IGNOU is more flexible. You can complete it in 2-4 years. Symbiosis has a fixed duration of 2 years.
IGNOU degree is accepted everywhere in India. But focus on high chances of employment is lower for IGNOU degrees compared to Symbiosis distance MBA.
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Both IGNOU and Symbiosis Distance Learning are ranked as one of the best learning institutes in India. If one has to choose between IGNOU and symbiosis distance learning, they can look at the information given below.
IGNOU:
Indira Gandhi national open university offers a wide range of courses including an MBA. The minimum duration of the course is 2 years and the maximum time for a candidate to complete the course is 5 years.
Eligibility:
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Candidate must have completed his/her graduation in order to be eligible for the course. They should have secured at least 50% of marks from any recognized university.
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Candidates should also give OPENMAT conducted by IGNOU which is tested by NTA, students should ensure that their marks from the OPENMAT exam meet the cutoff criteria set by the college.
Faculty:
IGNOU has experienced faculty who take lectures as a counselor in each term of six months. The faculty members are mainly experienced and many of them have industrial experience background too.
Fees:
The program consists of 21 courses that need to be completed in a span of 5 years (maximum) or it can be completed in 2 years (minimum). The fees for each course are 1800 which becomes 37,800 for two years.
Placements:
The institution does not provide campus placements as it is an open university. But students can get placed through open campus placements.
Symbiosis Distance Learning (MBA):
Symbiosis School of Distance Learning is Pune’s top institute for distance learning. The course MBA is taught by Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning (SCDL). Students need to complete their MBA courses within a time period of 4 years (maximum).
Eligibility:
Candidate must have completed his/her graduation in order to be eligible for the course. They should have secured at least 50% of marks from any recognized university.
Faculty:
Faculty members are experienced and have given an excellent learning atmosphere. The course content is in a self-learning method so that the students can get a good learning experience.
Fees:
The fees can be paid in two installments. The total fees for the general category are Rs 40,000.
Placements:
Being an open university the institute does not offer placements. However, students can opt for off-campus placements.
Therefore, before applying for the college a person can look at the information given above and figure out which college is better for them as per their needs.
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