Online Diploma Courses offered by top institutes: Check Eligibility & Duration

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Updated on Jun 1, 2022 18:02 IST

Candidates aspiring to pursue online diploma courses can check the list of various diploma programmes for various domains offered by top institutes in India.

Online Diploma courses are gaining popularity among young working professionals in every domain. Candidates who aspire to widen their horizons along with their full-time job or are not willing to relocate can opt for online diploma courses. The duration of the online diploma courses is a maximum of two years. Candidates can opt for the online diploma course as per their field of interest by fulfilling the eligibility criteria. Diploma online courses provide flexibility to the candidates in overall time commitment. Read this complete article by Shiksha to know the various diploma online courses under various domains.

Advantages of Online Diploma Courses

With the growing relevancy of online learning here are some of the benefits of online diploma courses that young candidates or working executives can derive from the courses:

Flexibility

With online diploma courses, candidates can have the advantage of studying at their own pace. Working executives or professionals can pursue the course as per their field of interest without quitting the job. It is a hassle-free way of learning in the comfort of your own home.

Time-saving

Online diploma courses eliminate the option of relocating or commuting. The virtual classrooms can be attended anytime and anywhere as per the comfort of the candidate.

Cost-effective

Online diploma courses add value for money, hence it is of low cost and eliminates the expenses for notebooks, travelling, assignments, stationary and so forth. Also, some of the online certifications are offered for free which are huge financial savings and effective for career growth opportunities.

Better career opportunities

Working professionals opting for online diploma courses open new doors for them. Also, it acts as an turning point for many executives. Pursuing online diploma courses establishes a candidate as a continuous learner which helps in gaining respect in the work environment.

Diploma Online Courses- Domain Wise

There are numerous diploma courses online offered in India. Candidates can check the list of diploma online courses for various domains. At present, there are no online free diploma courses available. However, candidates can check the list of diploma online programmes which are affordable or are low cost to pursue. Candidates can check the list of various programmes and specialisations as per the domain interest.

Management Domain

Many top B-schools offers Post Graduate Diploma in Management programme in online mode for working executives. Candidates can check the list of institutes offering the PGDM programme.

Programme and Specialisation	Institute/University/College offering	Duration	Eligbility Criteria
Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management (PGDHRM)	Amity University	1 year	Candidate must have completed graduation or any equivalent qualification from the recognised or statutory institute.
Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM) + Master of Business Administration (MBA)	Jaipur National University	2 years	Candidate must have completed graduation or any equivalent qualification from the recognised or statutory institute.
MBA/PGDM in: Finance Human Resources International Business Sales & Marketing	Pondicherry University, Directorate of Distance Education	2 years	Candidate must have completed graduation or any equivalent qualification from the recognised or statutory institute.
Post Graduate Diploma in Business Administration	National Institute of Business Management	1 year	Candidate must have completed graduation or any equivalent qualification from the recognised or statutory institute.
PGDBM in Retail Management Banking and Finance Financial Management Supply Chain Management Business Management Human Resource Management Operations Management Information Technology Marketing Management	NMIMS Global Access School for Continuing Education, Mumbai	2 years	Candidate must have completed graduation or any equivalent qualification from the recognised or statutory institute.
PGDM in: Marketing Management E-Commerce Human Resource Management Hospital Administration Business Administration Small Business and Entrepreneurship Management	ISBR Business School	2 years	Candidate must have completed graduation or any equivalent qualification from the recognised or statutory institute.
Hybrid PGDM in: Marketing Management Finance Management Human Resource Management Retail Management Operations Management Supply Chain Management Business Administration E-Business Management Banking, Investment & Insurance Management Rural & Agribusiness Management Hospitality Management Healthcare Management Service Excellence Travel and Tourism Management IT Project Management E-Commerce Management International Business Management Media & Advertising Management	Welingkar Mumbai	11 months- 2 years	Candidate must have completed graduation or any equivalent qualification from the recognised or statutory institute.

Engineering Domain

Check the list of diploma online courses for the Engineering domain offered at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Programme and Specialisation

Institute/University/College offering

Duration

Eligbility Criteria

Diploma in

IIT Madras

1 year

The candidate must have passed class 12th

PG Diploma in Data Science & Artificial Intelligence

IIIT Delhi

1 year

Candidate must have completed graduation in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence or any equivalent qualification from the recognised or statutory institute.

Law Domain

Candidates can check the list of few online diploma courses in Law domain which is offered by the top institutes in India. Candidates must ensure to adhere to the eligibility criteria.

Programme and Specialisation

Institute/University/College offering

Duration

Eligbility Criteria

Post Graduate Diploma in:

Human Rights Law – PGDHRL
Medical Law and Ethics – PGDMLE
Environmental Law – PGDEL
Intellectual Property Rights Law – PGDIPRL
Child Rights Law – PGDCRL
Consumer Law and Practice – PGDCLP
Cyber Law & Cyber Forensics – PGDCLCF

National Law School of India University Bangalore

1 year

Candidate must be graduate in Science, Humanities, Law or any other equivalent stream from a recognised or statutory institute.

Diploma Courses in

Law and Practice of Arbitration

National Law University

6 months

Candidates must have cleared Senior Secondary School Examination (10+2 System) or equivalent examination with minimum of 55% marks.

Diploma Course in Insolvency and Bankruptcy: Law & Practice

National Law University

6 months

The candidate must be a graduate in any discipline. There is no age limit to apply for the programme.

Accounting & Commerce Domain

Online diploma courses in Accounting & Commerce are mainly offered at the postgraduate level. The duration of the programmes is maximum 2 years. Check the Accounting & Commerce diploma online courses and institutes offering.

Programme and Specialisation	Institute/University/College offering	Duration	Eligbility Criteria
PG Diploma in Finance and Accounting (PGDFA)	Amity online University	2 years	Candidate must have completed graduation or any equivalent qualification from the recognised or statutory institute.
Diploma in Management Accountancy	The Institute of Cost Accountants of India	N/A	The candidate must be a member of ICAI.
Diploma in Financial Management (DFM) Diploma in Banking and Financial Management (DBFM)	Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies - NMIMS, Mumbai	1 year	Candidate must have completed graduation or any equivalent qualification from the recognised or statutory institute.
Post Graduate Diploma in Financial Management (PGD-FM)	All India Management Association (AIMA), New Delhi	2 years	Candidate must have completed graduation or any equivalent qualification from the recognised or statutory institute.

Hospitality Domain

Candidates aspiring to grow their career opportunities in Hospitality and Hotel management domain can check teh list of various online diploma courses in Hotel Management. Candidates can pursue the course while working. Check the complete list below:

Programme and Specialisation

Institute/University/College offering

Duration

Eligbility Criteria

PGDM in Hotel Management

We School

2 years

Graduation from a recognized Indian university

Graduation from an international university

recognized by IGNOU/UGC/AIU or associations

such as AMBA, AACSB, or EQUIS

Diploma in Tourism Studies (DTS)

IGNOU

1 year

Graduation from a recognized Indian university

Graduation from an international university

recognized by IGNOU/UGC/AIU or associations

such as AMBA, AACSB, or EQUIS

Executive Diploma in Hospitality and Hotel Management

IGMPI Faculty of Food Quality and Safety

6 months

Graduation in Science and Candidates appearing for the final year of Bachelor's degree/equivalent qualification exam or awaiting their results are also eligible to apply.