Differences between Regular MBA, Online MBA, and Distance MBA – Which Is Better?

1. If you are aspiring for an MBA, you must have completed a basic undergraduate degree in any stream.
2. You must clear an entrance exam CAT/MAT/GMAT. While CAT (Common Admission Test) is the most sought-after entrance for MBA, a great GMAT (Graduate Management Aptitude Test) score can also add value to your application.
3. While entrance tests are required for a regular MBA, the rules might differ according to the college for a distance and online MBA. Most colleges prefer a simple entrance test for distance and online MBA.

Once the prerequisites are taken care of, first it is vital to define a goal for which you want to pursue an MBA degree. It can be to get better career prospects or to climb up your career ladder into managerial positions or it can be for a switch in the career field. Once a goal is defined, based on the time and your availability you can choose to pursue an MBA on a  regular basis or distance or an online MBA. Deceive your field of specialization according to your preferred field of study. Following are the commonly available specializations of MBA:

• Regular MBA:

 A regular MBA is a 2-year degree program, which requires you to be physically present in the college for the course timing. However, in the current scenario of pandemics, you will be required to attend the online classes and exams as per the college’s schedule. You can apply for a regular MBA if you are continuing your studies after your undergraduate degree and/or if you are a working professional, you must be able to leave the job and study full time. A regular MBA provides you with a chance to intern.

• Distance / Correspondence MBA:

As the name suggests, a distance MBA course in India gives you the flexibility to have your job and learn parallelly. Most colleges have a minimum day of attendance requirement like 2 or 3 days weekly to complete the course. In the current scenario, you must attend an online class on the scheduled day and time. The course duration may vary anywhere from 2.5 yrs to 3 yrs based on the college. Any working professional who can spare a few days a week can take up the correspondence MBA. 

• Online MBA:

An online MBA in India helps you to learn and finish the course at your own pace. It is the most flexible and viable way for MBA learning. An online MBA helps you to study and finish your course at your pace and also gives you access to any college from any geographical location. It also provides career guidance from industry experts as they can connect from their palace of convenience.