Distance learning is a mode of learning in which a student does not essentially have to be present physically in any classroom. The education is imparted to a student by correspondence through post or online. Many public and private universities offer distance learning programs in India. Notable among the myriad distance learning programs in India is the Symbiosis Distance Learning program.

Symbiosis Distance Learning is one of the most popular distance learning education programs and offers a variety of courses in several subjects. We will offer a comprehensive guide to the Symbiosis Distance Learning Program to our readers here. 

Symbiosis Centre For Distance Learning 

Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning (SCDL) is a pioneer distance learning institutes in India. It is an ISO certified institution for the last six years. It is also an AICTE approved distance learning institute.

The curriculum offered by SCDL is on par with any regular, full-time institute. The curriculum is designed and constantly updated by the academics department of SCDL, which comprises of leaders both from industry and academics. The SCDL has more than 350 faculties. SCDL has used technology to innovate the concept of distance learning effectively. Here is a list of its innovative concepts applied to its distance learning modules:

• Application of the “blended learning” method which combines all aspects of distance learning seamlessly.
• A highly interactive e-learning content to improve the understanding of concepts.
• Virtual classroom facility.
• Online faculty chat sessions
• An e-communication center
• A dedicated web portal for providing hassle-free facilities like assignment submission, online examinations, etc. to the students.

Symbiosis Distance Learning: Courses Offered

Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning offers a host of courses across multiple disciplines. It offers both regular courses and corporate programs in collaboration with top industry leaders. The SCDL offers Post Graduate Diploma and Certificate courses in

1. Business Management
2. International Business
3. Information Technology
4. Banking and Finance
5. Supply Chain Management
6. Customer Relationship Management
7. Insurance Management
8. Education Management
9. Business and Corporate Law
10. Entrepreneurship Development
11. Technical Writing
12. Instructional Design
13. Pre-primary Teacher Training
14. Creative Writing
15. English Language Teaching
16. Digital Marketing
17. Export and Import Management
18. Retail Management

Symbiosis Distance Learning Login

Admission into Symbiosis Distance Learning is an entirely online process. The steps to apply online are as follows:

• Sign up and register at the SCDL web portal. Log on to the online portal using credentials mailed to you.
• Purchase the online application form from the SCDL Apply Online Portal. One needs to complete the entire process of purchasing and filling up the application form online and download the prospectus as a soft copy.
• Fill the form online. Print this online filled form and attach the necessary documents with the form.
• Pay the fees once your admission is confirmed. The full program fee can be paid via the demand draft.

Symbiosis Distance Learning Exam Centres

The symbiosis exam is conducted in 85cities across India. The authorities have recently updated an international center in Dubai. A complete list of the exam centers, their address and contact information can be downloaded by visiting the official website of Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning.

Symbiosis Distance Learning: Contact Information

The office of Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning is located at Pune, Maharashtra. One can contact them at:

Symbiosis Bhavan,

1065B, Gokhale Cross Road, Model Colony,

Pune-411016, Maharashtra, India.

Telephone- +91-20-66211000

SCDL working hours: 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM

Symbiosis Distance Learning Pune

The Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning Pune offers 50 courses, in 10 streams, and 22 specializations. It offers postgraduate diploma, diploma and certificate courses in the following streams:

• Business and Management Studies
• Accounting and Commerce
• Law
• Banking, Finance, and Insurance
• IT and Software
• Mass Communication and Media
• Hospitality and Travel
• Humanities and Social Science
• Deign
• Teaching and Education

Symbiosis Distance Learning Ahmedabad

The Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning at Ahmedabad offers 20 courses across 6 streams. A comprehensive guide to the courses offered, fees and duration of the courses is presented in the following table.

Symbiosis Distance Learning Kolkata

The Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning Kolkata also offers 20 courses across 6 disciplines. A guide to the courses offered, fee and duration are presented in the given table.

Symbiosis Distance Learning Delhi

Established in 2001, Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning, Delhi offers 20 courses in 6 streams and eight specializations. Following is a list of the streams in which courses are being offered by Symbiosis Distance Learning Delhi center:-

1. Business and Management Studies
2. Teaching and Education
3. Design
4. Humanities and Social Science
5. Banking, Finance, and Insurance
6. IT and Software

Symbiosis Distance Learning Bengaluru

The institute offers 20 courses across six disciplines and seven specializations. The streams offered are as follows:

1. Business and Management Studies
2. Teaching and Education
3. Humanities and Social Science
4. Banking, Finance, and Insurance
5. Design
6. IT and Software

Symbiosis Distance Learning MBA

Symbiosis Distance Learning Centre offers the Symbiosis Distance Learning MBA course as a postgraduate diploma in various categories. A list of the disciplines in which an MBA is offered in Symbiosis Distance Learning is given in the above section. Candidates must fulfill eligibility criteria for seeking admission in the MBA course of Symbiosis Distance Learning. The eligibility criteria are as follows:-

1. A Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized Indian institute.
2. Final year graduation students can also apply, but they have to pass the final exam before their admission to the program.

Symbiosis Distance Learning MBA Duration

The Post Graduate Diploma course in Business Management in any discipline as offered by Symbiosis Distance Learning is of two years duration. However, the total validity of the course is for four years, i.e., a student can complete the course in 4 years.

Symbiosis Distance Learning MBA fees

Students can pay the entire course fee as a one-time payment or in two installments, once within 15 days of admission and second within 30 days of admission.

The fee structure of Symbiosis Distance Learning MBA is outlined as:-

Symbiosis Distance Learning MBA: last date for admission

Admissions are taken in for MBA programs of Symbiosis Distance Learning in two cycles.

• For the first cycle, the program commences in July, and online classes start in August. Admission closes in June
• For the second cycle, the program commences from January. For the academic year 2019-20, the application is open for the 2nd cycle

Symbiosis Distance Learning MBA Placements

A dedicated team from the Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning maintains cordial relations with the industry and helps students in placements. The team also helps students with CV writing, career counseling, interview skills, etc. Below is a list of few companies that approach SCDL for placements.

• Akanksha Foundation
• Aztec Soft
• Bosch ltd
• Capgemini
• Doodle All
• Euro Kids International Ltd
• Exult
• HDFC Bank Ltd
• Integrated Solutions
• KGC Logistics
• Wills Lifestyle

Symbiosis Distance Learning Executive MBA

 Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning provides corporate courses to executives of leading global industries like IBM, Wipro, Cognizant, Vodafone, Cipla, HCL, Airtel, Bajaj Finance, and many more. Named as Corporate Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration, the course aims at facilitating and enabling executives to understand and be in sync with the latest industry requirements. The duration of the program is one and a half years, but the registration is valid for two years.

Symbiosis Distance Learning: MBA In Hospital Management

The Symbiosis institute offers distance learning programs in several healthcare courses, including postgraduate diploma programs in hospitals and health care management. It is done via Symbiosis Centre for Health Care (SCHC). It allows students to learn at their own pace and place. The students, as in any other distance learning programs, can contact the faculty and the institute via phone, email, or online chatting options. However, in some healthcare programs, the students may have to attend a limited contact program

Symbiosis Distance Learning Vs. NMIMS

Top distance learning institutes in India include IGNOU, IMT, NMIMS, and Symbiosis. Both NMIMS and SCDL are reputed institutes. They are both well ranked in various surveys and provide an incredible online learning experience to students.

Both are also well accepted in the industry. One should decide upon one’s preference of the course and take into account criteria like placement records and certifications of the institute while seeking admission. However, one should bear in mind the pros and cons of each institute while applying.

Faculty and placements at NMIMS are considered to be slightly better than SCDL. Students get placement offers from companies like Deloitte, KPMG, Genpact, etc. while the distance PGDM programs offered by Symbiosis are good and AICTE recognized and also get good placements, its other courses are not at par with PGDM courses.

With no UGC-DEB accreditation, they are not considered as degrees while applying to foreign universities for higher studies. 

Symbiosis Distance Learning Review

Symbiosis is very well known for its distance learning courses. The institute also arranges placements for its students. It is one of the top-performing distance education institutes of the country. The Symbiosis advantage can be estimated from the below-mentioned review and rankings.

• It has been ranked first among Distance Learning B-schools of India by Career India 2016.
• It was ranked first among top learning institutes for student learning experience by Careers 360 Rating 2012.
• Ranked 3rd among top distance learning institutes by Competition Success Review.
• Winner of Maharashtra Government’s IT Award for Human Resource Development through quality distance education and innovative use of ICT.
• High acceptance in the industry. It is an education provider to top organizations like Airtel, Bajaj Finance, Cipla, Tata AIA, Cognizant, and many more.