Annamalai University Distance MBA – Review, Fee, Admission, Eligibility

Annamalai University Correspondence MBA -Review, Fee, Admission and Eligibility

• The Annamalai University is a well-known name in the education industry today.
• Having started with 7 departments way back in the 1920s, the University boasts of more than 49 departments as of present.
• Accredited with ‘A’ grade by NAAC, the University has more than 500 courses on its list of distance learning programs.
• It is also believed to have the largest enrollment under the head of distance education programs in India. Distance MBA from Annamalai University is a coveted stream of study at the University.
• It is a private university.

Here are some particulars of the Annamalai University that MBA aspirants might want to know about.

Courses Being Offered 

The academic year of the college runs from every 1^st of July to the 30th of June during which the University offers the following courses under its long-distance MBA Program:

• Duration: 2 years
• Maximum duration to complete course: 7 Years
• Medium: English and Tamil (only for general MBA distance program)
• Eligibility: Any degree (except 10+2+2 pattern) or an equivalent examination
• Specializations offered:
  • MBA
  • E-Business
  • International Business
  • Human Resource Management
  • Marketing Management
  • Financial Management
  • Information System
  • Hospital Management

Fees

• The fees of 2 years MBA program is INR 25,850 (as of the year 2017) to be paid in 4 installments. However, fees of Information Systems specialization is higher than other specializations. The details of payment per installment could be located here.

Accreditation

• The university is not currently approved by UGC.

Application Procedure

• For the purpose of admissions, interested candidates might resort to any of these two means to obtain a copy of the application form along with the prospectus:
• Personally: The interested applicants can visit the any of the Directorates, Information or study centers and obtain the application form together with the prospectus on the payment of a nominal amount of Rs. 500. The aforesaid amount has to be tendered in cash if the collection is made by the mode.
• By Post: For obtaining the application form cum prospectus of the University through means of post the students will have to shell out an amount of Rs. 590 which has to be tendered by the means of a demand draft addressed to ‘ The Director, D.D.E., Annamalai University’.
• The interested applicant needs to write a letter clearly mentioning the program for which the prospectus is required. However, it is to be kept in mind that a copy of the prospectus would only be returned by the means of a normal post and there is no facility for students to return the prospectus.
• Moreover, an application made in the form and the format that is prescribed by the University will only be eligible to be considered for admissions. The letter for the application and prospectus should be addressed to the director address given at the end of the article.
• The applicants for MBA should visit the official website of the University before filling in the application forms for detailed instructions on how to fill the forms and get them attested.
• If you want to know more about the admission process, Free Admission Help Available. 

Study and Information Centers

The students who do not have access to the University Campus or offices, can visit the Study Centres for answers of any queries or get any kind of assistance.

• The Information Centers have been established by the University to help applicants make better decisions about of the choice of their courses and sell prospectus and application forms.
• The official or working hours for the centers on weekdays stand as 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with a half hour break from 1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. The centers are open on Sundays too from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Placement:

• Directorate of Distance Education has a training and placement cell which has enabled placement of students in the renowned companies.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is the general and maximum duration for the Annamalai Distance MBA Program?
  • The general duration of this program is 2 years and the maximum duration for completing this program is 7 years.
• Is Annamalai distance learning MBA degree UGC approved?
  • No, currently the university is not approved by UGC. However, note that UGC approvals happen every year so cross check the latest status.
• How do I know more about this Distance MBA Program?
  • You can visit the official website of Annamalai University. Besides that, you can also find information on this link: Free Admission Help Available 
• What is the ranking of Annamalai University?
  • This university is considered to have the largest enrollment under the head of distance education programs in India. In addition, it is accredited with ‘A’ grade by NAAC.
• What are the fee installments for this Distance MBA program?
  • The fees for 2 years MBA program is INR 25,850 which is to be paid in 4 installments.

Correspondence For Further Enquiries:

• The Director, Directorate of Distance Education,
  Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar-608002,
  Cuddalore Dt., Tamil Nadu.
  E-Mail: ddedirector2013@gmail.com
  Phone: 04144- 238043 to 238047

Get an Overview of Annamalai University Distance MBA Program

Other Options for Students

You can also go for these alternatives for Distance MBA programs.

• IIM Distance Education
• Symbiosis Distance Learning MBA
• XLRI Distance Learning
• IGNOU MBA distance learning
• Madras University Distance MBA