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    • METHODOLOGY

      We joined hands with Yahoo! India to mount the largest-ever survey of current and past distance learning students. The survey which ran for 15 days elicited over 7000+ responses. We cleaned up the data by removing spam, duplicate entries and incomplete data. A total of 5002 entries which ranked over 81 universities were taken up for analysis. After eliminating those with less than 50 responses and unique IP addresses we finally zeroed in on 30 institutes which were subjected to detailed analysis. The data was then validated for contradictory responses since we had put in ‘check questions’ within the survey. And those with invalid responses were also removed from consideration.

      Since we had asked the respondents to rate on a 10-point scale the final output is a weighted average of individual responses normalised for the number of responses. We also arrived at a median score for each of the parameters for all the 25 institutes and looked at their correlation such that the impact of the number of responses did not adversely affect the final outcome. Only in five instances did we see huge divergence. Since the time of creation and originating IP addresses were too close, we dropped these institutions. For the rest of the 25, the mean and median were in close agreement, thereby by giving us sufficient confidence to present the results to you.

      Careers360 has also ranked the distance learning institutions based on objective data parameters under three broad domains namely: Reach & Resources, Learning and Experience, and Results & Efficiency. Click on the link below to read more.

      Click the following links to read more about the survey reactions & perceptions:

       

       

      Rank
      University
      Location
      Quality
      of study material
      Freq
      uency
      of inter-
      action, follow-up 
      Exam Conduct & Results
      Resp
      onse to admin queries
      Online material, learning and info
      Teaching/ Coaching assist
      ance
      Library
      support
      Quality of faculty
      Access of study centres (dist
      ance)
      Inter-
      action with other stud-
      ents
      Resp
      onse time and quality
      Would you recom
      mend this
      univ?
      Input
      (40)
      Process
      (30)
      Output
      (30)
      Total
      (100)
      1
      Sikkim Manipal University
      Tadong
      7.01
      6.54
      7.47
      6.90
      7.27
      5.61
      4.86
      5.42
      5.94
      5.64
      5.76
      93.18
      28.6
      19.7
      28.0
      76.2
      2
      Institute
       of Mgmt Technology
      Ghaziabad
      7.13
      6.60
      7.33
      6.59
      6.85
      6.44
      5.54
      6.31
      6.93
      6.42
      6.25
      91.30
      28.0
      20.2
      27.4
      75.6
      3
      Birla Institute of Tech & Science - Pilani
      Pilani
      7.09
      6.09
      7.67
      6.98
      7.78
      3.02
      2.69
      2.87
      2.76
      2.49
      2.96
      91.11
      29.7
      17.0
      27.3
      74.1
      4
      Welingkar Institute of Mgmt Devt & Research
      Mumbai
      6.95
      6.16
      7.21
      6.89
      7.11
      3.94
      2.68
      4.02
      3.45
      3.52
      3.98
      94.37
      28.1
      17.3
      28.3
      73.8
      5
      Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning
      Pune
      7.00
      5.65
      7.04
      6.79
      6.82
      2.00
      1.81
      1.94
      2.04
      1.82
      2.05
      90.18
      27.6
      15.2
      27.1
      69.9
      6
      Anna University (CDE)
      Chennai
      6.34
      6.06
      6.78
      6.10
      5.73
      5.99
      4.28
      5.73
      6.15
      6.52
      6.06
      85.07
      24.1
      18.6
      25.5
      68.3
      7
      IGNOU
      New Delhi
      6.70
      4.87
      6.36
      5.12
      5.52
      4.87
      3.59
      4.90
      5.48
      4.95
      4.75
      90.26
      24.4
      16.1
      27.1
      67.6
      8
      Pondicherry University
      Puducherry
      6.20
      5.29
      6.73
      5.37
      5.41
      5.10
      4.00
      5.22
      4.67
      5.06
      4.78
      87.76
      23.2
      16.9
      26.3
      66.4
      9
      Amity
      School of Distance Learning
      Noida
      5.67
      5.26
      5.30
      5.22
      5.22
      5.33
      4.41
      5.70
      5.48
      4.93
      5.33
      92.59
      21.8
      15.7
      27.8
      65.3
      10
      Bharathiar University
      Coimbatore
      6.00
      4.81
      6.08
      5.17
      4.58
      4.83
      3.86
      4.86
      4.75
      4.75
      4.97
      91.67
      21.2
      15.7
      27.5
      64.4
      11
      ICFAI
      Multiple
      locations
      5.57
      5.11
      6.04
      5.11
      5.14
      4.18
      3.39
      3.71
      4.29
      4.14
      3.96
      82.14
      21.4
      15.1
      24.6
      61.2
      12
      Osmania university
      Hyderabad
      5.60
      4.42
      5.79
      4.67
      4.00
      3.63
      3.90
      3.62
      3.65
      3.52
      3.73
      92.31
      19.2
      14.0
      27.7
      60.9
      13
      Kuvempu University
      Gulbarga
      5.53
      4.00
      5.70
      4.93
      4.83
      5.03
      3.00
      4.77
      5.33
      5.77
      4.67
      83.33
      20.7
      14.9
      25.0
      60.7
      14
      Karnataka State Open University
      Mysore
      5.23
      4.43
      5.33
      4.68
      4.33
      3.91
      3.28
      3.78
      3.91
      3.57
      3.96
      91.30
      19.1
      13.6
      27.4
      60.1
      15
      Annalmalai University, DDE
      Annamalai Nagar
      5.32
      4.62
      6.05
      5.26
      4.32
      4.39
      3.45
      4.22
      4.77
      4.59
      4.46
      84.68
      19.3
      15.3
      25.4
      60.0
      16
      Alagappa University
      Karaikudi
      6.73
      4.79
      6.09
      5.74
      5.63
      2.92
      2.30
      2.92
      2.96
      3.04
      2.88
      69.57
      24.7
      14.2
      20.9
      59.8
      17
      University of Madras
      Chennai
      5.79
      4.41
      5.69
      5.40
      4.10
      3.16
      2.67
      3.31
      3.66
      3.34
      3.69
      84.48
      19.8
      13.9
      25.3
      59.0
      18
      Punjab Technical University
      Jalandhar
      5.56
      4.53
      6.01
      5.13
      4.08
      4.27
      3.33
      4.03
      4.38
      4.44
      4.06
      82.28
      19.3
      14.9
      24.7
      58.9
      19
      Maharishi Dayanand University
      Rohtak
      5.54
      4.54
      5.83
      5.04
      4.39
      4.65
      4.15
      4.56
      4.85
      4.95
      4.67
      76.97
      19.9
      15.3
      23.1
      58.2
      20
      Madurai Kamaraj University
      Madurai
      5.06
      4.29
      5.10
      4.46
      3.67
      4.09
      3.53
      3.94
      4.49
      4.49
      4.02
      89.58
      17.5
      13.6
      26.9
      57.9
      21
      University of Mumbai
      Mumbai
      4.84
      4.40
      5.61
      4.86
      4.20
      2.81
      2.88
      2.78
      2.89
      3.15
      2.98
      86.96
      18.1
      13.2
      26.1
      57.3
      22
      Jawaharlal Nehru Tech Univ
      Hyderabad
      4.23
      4.19
      4.54
      4.65
      4.15
      3.08
      3.08
      2.69
      2.96
      3.23
      3.73
      92.31
      16.8
      12.1
      27.7
      56.6
      23
      Delhi University
      Delhi
      4.79
      3.77
      5.28
      4.14
      3.90
      2.95
      2.95
      3.05
      3.09
      2.94
      2.99
      89.74
      17.4
      12.2
      26.9
      56.5
      24
      Vinayaka Mission University
      Salem
      4.33
      3.87
      4.95
      4.51
      3.40
      3.35
      2.16
      3.32
      3.36
      3.51
      3.44
      80.00
      15.5
      12.3
      24.0
      51.8
      25
      Guru Jambhesh
      war Univ
      of Science
      & Tech
      Hisar
      5.57
      4.68
      5.21
      4.79
      4.36
      5.18
      4.50
      4.82
      5.46
      5.89
      5.00
      46.43
      19.9
      15.1
      13.9
      48.9

    • Published on: August 01, 2011
    • 69 Comments
    • ankur sharma | Oct 23, 2012

    • scdl is very flexibel university .its already like as brand name . every one knows about this university who is like to do management. if any one really want to study management then scdl is best .study through reguler only only waste of huge money because company want experience first then do job with study . i m thnx to scdl who make my dream true to study managment in very low fee .when i study i never feel i m alone to study .scdl website every time even 24 hours stand with me . great 21 century study with scdl.
    • VIJAY TIWARI | Jun 20, 2012

    • Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning, Pune Maharashtra has simple process to under go for PG degree to upgrade your future carrier in this competitive surrounding. I would again say 3 cheers to SCDL Pune for there innovative and simple methodology of educating.
    • Gayathri | Jan 03, 2012

    • Hi Wish U happy New Year , ICFAI UNIVERSITY (Approved By UGC & DEC) Started Admissions For EXMBA,MBA,MCA,BBA,BCA Ect For Free Counseling Contact Gayathri @9731119461
    • ansih pal | Oct 06, 2011

    • hi, friend i'm doing MCA from SMU (mumbai branch)but the thing is that distance is a distance & regular is a regular mumbai university is a better tha smu
    • Madhukar bania | Oct 05, 2011

    • SMU is the best distance learning university ever i seen.
    • Huda | Oct 03, 2011

    • Yape, glad to be student of SIKKIM MANIPAL UNIVERSITY DE
    • mobin | Oct 03, 2011

    • yes im proud
    • RAJESH MHATRE | Sep 10, 2011

    • this is best university. convenient to student for study and appearing exam.as per syllabus which is supportive and increase in management knowledge.till i recommended for 10 students who are join smude for their further betterment . they blessed me for that. thanks smude.....and great wishes for education worid
    • vishal | Sep 10, 2011

    • For admissions in ICFAI and other universities for MBA,MCA,CFA,BBA,BCA,etc contact Vishal on-8826329209
    • Hem Sagar Pokhrel | Sep 09, 2011

    • I am proud to be the student of Sikkim Manipal University.
    • santosh | Sep 08, 2011

    • I am proud to be part of world class education provided by SMU. SMU is the Best.
    • sameer | Sep 08, 2011

    • it is sure that smu will rank in first in upcoming period.i m proud to be a student of smu
    • radheshyam | Sep 07, 2011

    • i think it is the best institute for MBA from smu as compare to other institute.
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    • manish kumar | Sep 05, 2011

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    • Bimal Biswas | Sep 05, 2011

    • I am feeling very lucky to be part smu
    • Daniel | Sep 03, 2011

    • SMU provides quality services at very affordable rates. Lecturers are wonderful...
    • ketan panchal | Sep 02, 2011

    • this is a very good uni. for distance education. because im experiencing at now in M.B.A 1st sem...
    • Keydren | Sep 01, 2011

    • HHIS I sholud have thought of that!
    • MANAS KUMAR JHA | Aug 31, 2011

    • I AM A STUDENT OF SMU ONLY.I AM DOING BBA FROM HERE..AND I AM A TEAM LEADER IN ADITYA BIRLA GROUP.SMU HELPS A LOT IN MY GROWTH.AND I AM SURE IN FUTURE I WILL HELP ME A LOT IN TAKING POSTITION OF ASST.MANAGER.I LIKE SO MUCH REALLY....
    • Dindayal Chaubey | Aug 29, 2011

    • SMU is the best distance college.in India
    • Ravi choudhary | Aug 25, 2011

    • this is a vry gud univrsity $ placemen oportunites its like them
    • mohammad mohsin ansari | Aug 25, 2011

    • i m thanks that to my friends that they suggest me to join india no 1 university for BBA
    • JANTANTRA KUMAR | Aug 25, 2011

    • Online material, learning and info 7.27 Sikkim Manipal University so i am proud to be student of smu de
    • Ashish Kumar Verma | Aug 24, 2011

    • I proud to every student which are support to our(SMU DE)university.
    • Manish Kumar Dubey | Aug 24, 2011

    • I m pursuing mba 4th sem.SMU is one of the most education path to all the student.
    • Manish Kumar Dubey | Aug 24, 2011

    • i pursuing mba 4th semester from SMU .SMU is one of the most education path to all the student.
    • Madhav Rameshrao Meshram | Aug 19, 2011

    • One of The Best syllabus for MBA programme, ever enjoying the knowledge, being associated with SMU makes me feel proud and confident...Thanx.
    • Ankit Kumar Mishra | Aug 18, 2011

    • Sikkim manipal university DE is best for distance education...and No.1 University In india
    • Vicky | Aug 17, 2011

    • Sikkim manipal university DE is best for distance education...and No.1 University In india
    • Vicky | Aug 17, 2011

    • Sikkim manipal university DE is best for distance education ..NO.1 university in india....
    • Endalafir Yinberber | Aug 17, 2011

    • Sikkim Manipal University is the best university ever seen. The university provide full education materials learning process & also the reference book updated timely. So, it the best university.I am Ethiopian, I have MBA in Finance from SMU. I am glad to join to pursue my carrier PHD at SMU. Best regards, Endalafir
    • Jitu Debta | Aug 16, 2011

    • I m Jitu Debta, student of SMU. SMU provides different new degree level courses. Students get new platform through SMU.
    • zeeshan | Aug 15, 2011

    • i am student of bsc it from smu..i proud to be a student of this university its a no 1 in distance learning.
    • nithin kumar shetty | Aug 15, 2011

    • if you want better and latest knowledge of Management or any other course.I always recommed SMU,DE as the No.1 University
    • Manu Raj | Aug 14, 2011

    • My self Manu Raj Negi M.A. Economics Himachal Pradesh University Shimla I am a student of distance Sikkim manipal university at Udupi all the study material provided by university the study material are well complete study i wish to all student get addmission in SMU
    • SHIVANAND | Aug 14, 2011

    • SMU IS LARGEST BIGGEST NO.1 UNIVERSITY
    • Vishal Patel | Aug 12, 2011

    • SMU-No-1. Really Great News, It has more than 700 learning center in India and out of India also, it's Study material are to good than other university.
    • Rohit Singh | Aug 12, 2011

    • Sikkim Manipal University is better for better career.
    • Ritesh | Aug 11, 2011

    • i m student of BCA 5 Sem proud of sikkim manipal university
    • niraj | Aug 11, 2011

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    • Chuzde | Aug 11, 2011

    • I don't know which University is best ??? i only wanted to get better Education University does'nt matter at all............... recently i joined SMU in Lucknow i don't think that is a wrost for mr at all....! Be Practical dear....
    • logo |msarma | Aug 11, 2011

    • @aruna. MK University is one of the pioneers in Distance Learning. So you would get some amount of material support. if you are located in a place which has university promoted study centres some assistance can also be expected. But we do not have sufficient information on when when was the course updated. So we can not comment on the same.
    • Sanjay Kumar Suman | Aug 11, 2011

    • SMU DE is really best University in India.
    • Rajesh Tiwri | Aug 11, 2011

    • SMU is the best distance college.
    • SAURABH521020111 | Aug 10, 2011

    • I AM DOING BBA 3RD SEM FROM SMU THIS IS REALLY GOOD BUT IS IT ABLE TO PROVIDE JOB
    • Hariprasad.K | Aug 09, 2011

    • still Edunxt related problems are there. conducting online examinations is really good.
    • govindrana | Aug 09, 2011

    • I PROUD OURSELF THAT I AM STUDENT OF SMU I AM VERY HAPPY
    • ARUNA | Aug 09, 2011

    • WANT TO PURSUE MCOM THROUGH DISTANCE EDUCATION. PLEASE SUGGEST ME WHICH IS THE BEST UNIVERSITY TO OPT FOR. MY FRIEND SUGGESTED TO OPT FOR MADURAI KAMARAJ UNIVERSITY IS THAT GOOD WORTH PLEASE CLARIFY. ILL BE GOING TO MKU THIS THURSDAY BEFORE THAT REQUESTING YOU TO PLEASE SUGGEST.
    • MAHESH KUMAR | Aug 09, 2011

    • smu de is best
    • Bijaya K Shrestha | Aug 08, 2011

    • I really love this SMU and it's nature of different area's. SMU is the future and there is hope.
    • Amit Kumar | Aug 08, 2011

    • My Best University is Sikkim Manipali University-DE SMU provide proper attention and given proper guidance through diffrent way i am thankful to SMU Excellent University
    • nasir | Aug 07, 2011

    • i love smu :)
    • sarika chandane | Aug 06, 2011

    • smu is one of the most recognized education path for all the student.
    • chandan kumar | Aug 06, 2011

    • i am a successfull man because of the SMU
    • Kunwar Harshvardhan Singh | Aug 06, 2011

    • My Best University is Sikkim Manipali University DE I'm proud to be Student of {SMUDE}
    • Seeja Bobby | Aug 06, 2011

    • Excellent University . Keep up the Good Work
    • Smt Vandana Shukla | Aug 05, 2011

    • SMU provide proper attention and given proper guidance through diffrent way i am thankful to SMU
    • shashank | Aug 05, 2011

    • I m really proud to be a student of ICFAI University , Working Proffesionals who is looking for higher education kindly opt for ICFAI it is having flexible education , they provide semester wise certificates , need not to wait for complete two years . Study materials are excellent , they provide work books , magazines , study guides etc
    • Junaid | Aug 05, 2011

    • i m thanks that to my friends that they suggest me to join india no 1 university for M.Com
    • Junaid | Aug 05, 2011

    • i m thanks that to my friends that they suggest me to join india no 1 university for M.Com
    • Akhtar Ali | Aug 04, 2011

    • I am ex-student of CSJM kanpur, Kurukshetra University, DOEACC , C DAC , ATS and now at present SMU . I am really satisfied with overall performance of university and proud to be SMU student.
    • MANISH JAIN | Aug 04, 2011

    • SMU IS BEST
    • Mukesh Singh | Aug 04, 2011

    • Sikkim Manipal is very good for DE....
    • Hemant Singh Rawat | Aug 03, 2011

    • I recommend SMU coz: -->SMU is providing degree as compare to colleges who are providing diploma certificate. Course fee at SMU is least as compare to other colleges. Online learning is very easy and supportive. There are other features also which makes SMU the best Distant Education University among all. Proud to be a SMUian :)
    • Rocky singh | Aug 03, 2011

    • i am student of Sikkim manipal university at Bhopal all the material provided by university is to late and library support are none.and edunext internet online web site not complete to learn all the material they provide in this web site are not open they provide text serious withought an question only answer.In feedback we tell that side is not properly open no response complained no university they not response for all of this.so i don't agree that Sikkim manipal is good.
    • MOHAMMAD HAMID | Aug 03, 2011

    • sikkim manipal is betar
    • MOHAMMAD HAMID | Aug 03, 2011

    • sikim manipal is betar
    • shahid | Aug 03, 2011

    • i m proud to be student of sikkim manipal university DE
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