Haryana, the cradle of India’s agricultural prosperity, is not just a land of cultural heritage but also a hub for quality education. It boasts some iconic sites such as Kurukshetra and Panipat. The state has also gained popularity for redefining the contours of learning, particularly in the domain of Management. Beyond the typical classroom environment, the state supports online and distance education, giving you flexible and accessible learning options. In this blog, we will traverse through the top colleges in Haryana offering MBA programmes through online and distance learning modes, providing a flexible approach to education.

Top Online/Distance MBA Colleges in Haryana

Sl#	University / College	Course Fee
1	Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology, Haryana	₹48,000
2	Kurukshetra University, Haryana	₹2,00,000
3	Maharishi Markandeshwar University, Haryana	₹1,00,000
4	O.P. Jindal Global University, Haryana	₹1,75,000
5	Great Lakes Institute of Management, Gurugram	₹3,50,000

Let’s discuss these colleges in detail:

1. Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology, Haryana

Located near the Hisar airport (Haryana), Guru Jambheshwar University is a state government university established with the objective “to facilitate and promote studies and research in emerging areas of higher education with a focus on new frontiers of technology, pharmacy, environmental studies, non-conventional energy sources and management studies and also to achieve excellence in these and connected fields.”

The university has become a pioneer in providing distance and online education with over 3 undergraduate programmes, 6 postgraduate programmes and 5 Diploma/Certificate Programmes being offered. Under its postgraduate online courses, the online MBA has  become one of the most sought-after courses which can be pursued in any one of the specialisations mentioned below:

• Finance
• Marketing
• Human Resources
• International Business
• Information Technology
• Production & Operation Management

Location	Hisar, Haryana
Year of Establishment	1995
Ownership	State Government University
Courses Offered	Online and Distance MBA
Fee Structure	₹48,000 (Total Fee)
Duration	2 Years
Approvals/Recognition	UGC
Accreditation	‘A’ Grade by NAAC

2. Kurukshetra University, Haryana

Kurukshetra University, situated in the historic city of Kurukshetra, is a globally acknowledged centre of academic excellence. When inaugurated by Dr. Rajendra Prasad, the university had only one department, that is, the Department of Sanskrit has now grown into a multi-faculty university.

The online MBA programme provided by the university focuses on both the in-depth study of management along with acquisition of professional and entrepreneurial skills for career growth. The university provides a variety of specialisation options to pursue an MBA course. The online MBA specialisation offered here are:

• Finance
• Marketing
• Human Resource Management
• Business Analytics
• Information Technology

Location	Kurukshetra, Haryana
Year of Establishment	1956
Ownership	Government
Courses Offered	Online and Distance MBA
Fee Structure	₹2,00,000 Total Fee
Duration	2 Years
Approvals/Recognition	UGC, AICTE
Accreditation	‘A+’ Grade by NAAC

3. Maharishi Markandeshwar University, Haryana

Maharishi Markandeshwar University is a deemed university which has established itself as a leader in cross-country studies. It offers various undergraduate and postgraduate courses in the fields of engineering, hospitality, management, nursing and healthcare.

It provides an online MBA programme with a vision to provide an integrated and management-oriented education for the overall sustainability and development of society. You can pursue an online MBA from one of the several specialisations provided by the university. The specialisations provided by the university are:

• Marketing
• Finance
• Human Resources
• International Business
• Production & Operations Management
• Information Technology
• Hospital Management
• Hospitality Management
• Agri-Business Management

Location	Ambala, Haryana
Year of Establishment	1993
Ownership	Private
Courses Offered	Online MBA
Fee Structure	₹1,00,000 Total Fees (EMI Options Available)
Duration	2 Years
Approvals/Recognition	UGC, AICTE
Accreditation	‘A++’ Grade by NAAC

4. O.P. Jindal Global University, Haryana

O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) is a non-profit, multi-disciplinary and research-oriented university founded in 2009. The university stands by its motto of “A Private University Promoting Public Service.” The university has been ranked as India’s Number 1 Private University by the prestigious QS World University Rankings 2023. In 2020, JGU was recognised as an `Institution of Eminence’ by the Ministry of Education, Government of India.

The online MBA programme provided by the university is a unique 1-year course which can be pursued in any one of the specialisations mentioned below:

• Finance
• Marketing
• Digital Finance
• Strategy & Leadership
• General Management

Location	Sonipat, Haryana
Year of Establishment	2009
Ownership	Private
Courses Offered	MBA
Fee Structure	₹1,75,000 Total Fees
Duration	1 Year
Approvals/Recognition	UGC
Accreditation	NAAC A

5. Great Lakes Institute of Management, Gurugram

Great Lakes Institute of Management is a private business school in India which provides a 2-year AICTE-approved Online PGDM programme. The course is designed for professionals seeking a flexible, high-impact and industry-relevant curriculum. The management course provided by the university can be pursued in any one of the following specialisations streamlined below :

• Marketing
• Finance
• Operations
• Data Science & Analytics

Location	Gurugram, Haryana
Year of Establishment	2004
Ownership	Private
Courses Offered	PGDM
Fee Structure	₹3,50,000 Total Fees (Financial Assistance Available)
Duration	2 Years
Approvals/Recognition	AICTE
Accreditation	–

Conclusion

These institutions in Haryana are not just shaping careers but also breaking barriers in the realm of online and distance education. Whether you seek traditional specialisations or cutting-edge ones, Haryana’s MBA programmes offer a diverse and enriching educational experience.