Discontinued (May 2023)- MBA in Banking and Finance Management 

offered by Bharathiar University Distance Education

Yes, you can get into School of Distance Education- Bharathiar University (BU-SDE) MBA programme without appearing for the MAT exam. As the name suggests, SDE offers courses through open and distance learning mode and admission to the courses are purely merit-based. No entrance exam is required for admission to any of the offered courses, including, the MBA course. Interested students can visit the official website of the BU-SDE and apply for the MBA programme by completing the application. 

This university's School of  Distance Education offers MBA across 21 specialisations which include Marketing Management, Logistics and SCM, Human Resource Management, International Business, Project Management, Retail Management, among others. 

The School of Distance Education, Bharathiar University offer UG and PG courses in distance mode. Its distance courses are approved by the University Grants Commission (UGC). Hence, the awarded degree is valid and accepted in India and abroad. Candidates seeking admission to any of these courses can visit the university's official website (sde.b-u.ac.in) to apply. All the updates regarding the distance courses are published on BU SDE's official website only.

{Source: MBA/PGDM students & alumni}

Here's a summary of the key points:

Infrastructure and Facilities

* The university has modern classrooms with projectors and smart boards
* Well-maintained hostels with free Wi-Fi
* A large auditorium for seminars and events
* Central library with a vast collection of books and journals

Teaching Quality and Faculty

* Highly qualified and friendly faculty members
* Industry-experienced professors with strong academic backgrounds
* Relevant curriculum design to prepare students for the industry

Placement and Career Opportunities

* More than 50% of students get placed in reputed companies like Accenture, Infosys, and Amazon
* Average package offered: INR17 LPA (the highest package: INR52 LPA)
* Internship opportunities available through online platforms like LinkedIn

Challenges and Concerns

* Placement record prior to 2020 was affected due to rumors surrounding the course discontinuation
* Some students reported dissatisfaction with hostel food quality

Overall, while there may be some areas for improvement, the MBA/PGDM programme at Bharathiar University Distance Education seems to offer a good balance of infrastructure, teaching quality, and career prospects. Students can expect a supportive learning environment, relevant curriculum, and decent placement opportunities. However, further research and analysis would be needed to confirm these findings.

Aspirants looking to get into the MBA programme offered at School of Distance Education, Bharathiar University must fulfil the eligibility specified by the university. Those who have passed graduation from a recognised university can visit the official website of BU-SDE and apply for the MBA course by filling out the application form available. Once the registration is done, students have to pay the course fee within a week to confirm their seat at the university. Failure to do so will result in cancellation of candidature.