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Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning has been providing quality education to students spread all over the globe for more than a decade.
Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning has a Dynamic Assessment System , Participants decide the time, place and pace of the exam.
ODL (Open and Distance Learning) students are generally adult members of a family, full-time occupied and holding other responsibilities.
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Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning (SCDL) is one of the largest autonomous distance learning education institute in India.
Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning (SCDL) has, since its inception in 2001, made rapid strides in providing quality education to many students.
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Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning (SCDL) is one of the largest autonomous distance learning education institute in India. All Management programs offered by SCDL are approved by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) for AY 2020-21.
Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning is one of the leading distance learning institutes in the country. Ranked 1st amongst the top Distance Learning Institutes for student learning experience by Career India in 2017, by Careers 360 Rating 2012, 2nd amongst the Leading Institutes, by DNA Indus Learning Survey 2012. Ranked 3rd amongst the Top Distance Learning Institutes - by Competition Success Review. Ranked 8th amongst the Best Distance Learning Institutes - by Outlook.
In addition, SCDL is winner of the Maharashtra Government's IT Award for Human Resource Development through quality Distance Education and innovative use of ICT.
Programs offered by Symbiosis have a very high industry acceptance. In addition, Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning is an education provider to leading global corporates such Airtel, Bajaj Finance Ltd., Bharti Pvt. Ltd., Cipla, Cognizant, Collabera, Eaton Technologies Pvt. Ltd., HCL, Hindalco Industries Ltd., IBM, Vodafone, Walmart, Wipro, TATA AIA, EFL Pvt. Ltd., SBI General Insurance, Arvind Ltd. EPIC Research, TAFE Ltd. etc. and many more...
Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning (SCDL) is an ISO Certified institution since last 8 years. In 2018, SCDL has been accredited with ISO 9001:2015 certification. This certificate is awarded to SCDL for successful establishment of "Quality Management System". The certification demonstrates our strong commitment to excellence in providing quality education through open and distance learning mode for the purpose of professional growth and skill development. The ISO certification is reviewed annually.
Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning (SCDL) has more than One Lac active students enrolled from India and abroad making it one of the most sought after distance learning institutes in India.
At Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning, we help you achieve your qualification without restrictions-, at your time, place and pace. The highlight of the program is our dynamic study material, online mode of study, and experienced industry experts as guest lecturers and tutors. The teaching methodology at SCDL includes:
Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning offers an excellent range of programs across industry sectors, these include: Business Management, International Business, Banking and Financial Services, IT, Data Science, Project Mgmt., Energy Mgmt., Labour Laws, SCM, Customer Relationship Mgmt., Insurance Business Mgmt., Business and Corporate Laws, college administration, Design Thinking, School Counselling, Education Administration and Entrepreneurship Development and many more.
We strongly recommend you visit our Program Selection guide, which will help you with the selection of the program basis your work experience and academic qualifications.
Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning has a blended approach to student learning with a combination of - traditional and e-books (Program specific), e-learning and faculty interaction. Tutors use online chats and online classrooms to stimulate discussions. These sessions allow students to interact with faculty and clear their doubts immediately. 'Symbiosis World Campus' - a powerful web portal, forms the centre of learning with facilities like - Assignment Submission, Computer-Based Examination, Message Boards and E-Mentoring etc.
Teaching staff are drawn from academic and industry backgrounds. The teaching incorporates all the latest developments in business. The teaching staffs ensure they address the challenge of putting theory into practice. This ensures that what you learn at Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning is always current and up-to-date.
You can interact with the tutors via online classrooms, via online faculty chat sessions and at the Personal Contact Sessions conducted at Pune.
Online Classes are conducted on a daily basis. Refer the Online Class schedule given in student login.
Yes, SCDL conducts Personal Contact Programs at Pune. The PCP's are conducted with an objective to provide students with an understanding of the core and specialisation subjects and discuss the assessment standards of the institution. We strongly recommend students to attend the PCP's, keep visiting the SCDL website to know the PCP schedule.
The Eligibility Criteria for the two year and one year Post Graduate Diploma is, Bachelor’s degree holder or Graduates in any discipline from a recognized University. However, students are strongly recommended to check on the website, the eligibility criteria in detail for the desired program.
The mode of payment of fee is given below:
The 2 years PG Diploma programs include Post Graduate Diploma In Business Administration (PGDBA), International Business (PGDIB), Banking and Financial Services (PGDBFS), Information Technology (PGDIT), Educational Administration (PGDEA), Insurance Business Mgmt. (PGDIBM), Retail Mgmt. (PGDRM), Customer Relationship Mgmt. (PGDCRM), Supply Chain Mgmt. (PGDSCM), Human Resource Mgmt. (PGDHRM), Export and Import Mgmt. (PGDEXIM), Technical Writing (PGDTW), Business and Corporate Law (PGDBCL), Personnel and Human Resource Mgmt. (LL) (PGDP&HRM [LL]), Energy Mgmt. (Renewable Energy) PGDEM (RE), Project Mgmt. (PGDPM), Data Science (PGDDS). Yes students can pay fee in Instalment as specified below:)
The 1 years PG Diploma programs include the Post Graduate Diploma in School Counselling (PGDSC), Instructional Design (PGDID) and Pre-Primary Teacher's Training (PGDPTT). Note: The below Fee is applicable to Diploma in creative Writing in English (DCWE). Yes, fee can be paid in instalments as specified below:
The 1 year Post Graduate Certificate programs includes Post Graduate Certificate in Entrepreneurship Development (PGCM (ED)), Digital Marketing (PGCM (DM)), Cyber Laws (PGCM (CL)), Management Accounting (PGCF (MA)) & Taxation Laws (PGCF (TL)). Yes, fee can be paid in instalments as specified below:
The short term certificate courses includes Virtual Workplace Management (CCVWM), Intellectual Property Rights & Patent Law (IPR&PL), AWS Solutions Architect – Associate (AWSSAA), Single Courses (SC) & Certificate Course in Blockchain Technology (CCBT). No, there is no installment facility. The fee has to be paid in one-time payment as specified below:
We currently do not have any scholarships.
Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning has a Dynamic Assessment System, Participants decide the time, place and pace of the exam! Huge advantage for working professionals allowing them to prioritise their professional and learning needs. Each subject usually comprises of an Assignment and Computer based Examination. The assignment is available in the student login and can be completed as per the respective semester schedule. The examinations include a combination of objective and subjective element. Examinations are conducted at designated exam centers across the country. Students are required to book their slots as per their time and pace, hence named On Demand.
Yes, you can retake the assignments. Please note that you would be required to pay in case you appear for more than 2 attempts for a particular subject, No improvements are allowed
The assignments follows the objective question style with sections on True or False; match the Following; Multiple Choice; Select the Right Option; Fill in the blanks.
The assignments get evaluated immediately. You can see your assignment result soon after you finish the assignment. You are requested to take the Print of the score card for future reference. The score will get updated within 24 hours in your Performance Sheet in Student Centre Login.
Yes, you are required to pay exam fees per exam per attempt separately. Exam Fee is not a part of Program Fee.
Examinations are released in the 3rd month of each semester and the link for the same is available in the student login. You can appear for the examinations at designated exam centers. Please refer to the student login for the detailed list. The highlight of your study with SCDL is on demand examinations, which means you can book your examination slot as per your time convenience. The exam booking can be done through the student login.
Yes, Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning offers placement assistance to the students. SCDL has received an overwhelming response from the industry for recruitments. For details on placements, Click Here