IFHE, The Center for Distance and Online Education is an AICTE approved and Hyderabad based institution which was established 3 decades ago under the umbrella of the ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education. The college is accredited by the NAAC with A++ grade and recognized by the UGC. In addition to this, IFHE is a member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities and the Association of Indian Universities. And the institute is offering an online MBA course of a minimum of 2 years’ duration and a maximum of 4 years’ time at the Postgraduate level with a bequest of 30 years in Management education and 20 years of legacy in distance learning. This distance learning has 22 courses and is particularly designed for working professionals and people who want to make a career in Management. Also, admission to this course is offered based on marks obtained by candidates in last year’s qualifying exam and their performance in Presentations and Personal Interviews. 

All programs offered under the online and distance learning modes (ODL) are administered through the Center for Distance and Online Education. The CDOE has launched ICFAI Online MBA Program. ICFAI Online MBA benefits graduates who look to pursue careers in management, working executives who aspire to progress and those individuals who pursue entrepreneurial ambitions.

IFHE CDOE Awards and Rankings

  1. 27 on Overall basis, All Over India for its MBA Program, NIRF Ranking 2021
  2. 2 Private Universities in Telangana State
  3. 9 among Private Universities, All India Education World Higher Education Ranking 2020
  4. 2 among Top Universities in Telangana State, Careers 360 University Ranking Survey 2018
  5. India's Most Admirable Education Brand 2020,by The Brand Story
  6. The Extraordinaire Brand for Higher Education 2020by Brand Vision
  7. 'CSR Top University in Innovation' 2020, by Competition Success Review
  8. Leading Universities in India, by Business World in the Top Education Brands Awards
  9. ET Best Education Brand 2020,by The Economic Times
  10. Performance Excellence,by The Indian Institution of Industrial Engineering (IIIE), Mumbai.

IFHE CDOE Courses

The IFHE, The Center for Distance and Online Education has recently introduced an online MBA course at PG level which can be completed in minimum 2 years and maximum 4 years of duration. Below mentioned are the details for the same.

Master of Business Administration

Eligibility Criteria Graduation in any discipline from an approved university and with minimum 50% marks. Also, candidate must have obtained the Degree in English medium and for non-English aspirants, TOEFL/ NELT/ IELTS score card would be needed.
Selection Criteria Candidates are selected after successful submission and review of their application form and based on their performance in Mini-Presentation and PI
Duration Minimum – 2 years and Maximum – 4 years
Fee INR 2 Lacs (Admission Fee: INR 20,000 + Program Fee: INR 1,80,000 excluding exam fee)

The admission process of IFHE CDOE is through online mode and interested aspirants needs to visit the official website of college to apply for the program. Cited below are the specifics for the same.

How to Apply? 

  • Visit the official website of the college at: https://online.ifheindia.org/
  • Register yourself by filling in basic necessary details including name, email ID, phone no., campus, course and specialization, etc., and then select the 2-year MBA from the ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education.
  • Once successfully registered, sign in using your email ID and password and fill the complete application form. And scanned copy needs to be uploaded by the candidate at the time of applying:
  • Scanned copy of latest Photograph with signature appended on it.
    • Scanned copy of latest Photograph without signature
    • X Class Certificate *
    • XII Class Certificate *
    • Degree Certificate *
    • Aadhaar
    • Copy of Passport, for foreign students only
    • TOEFL/NELT/IELTS score report if applicable
  • Pay the admission fee of 10k and submit your form.
  • The final selection letter is released by the college after a successful review of the candidate application form and their performance in the Mini-Presentation and Personal Interview

Note: The selection process fee of Rs. 1,000 (non-refundable) to be paid online. This amount will be adjusted against the Admission Fee on selection

IFHE CDOE Scholarships

FHE always believes in recognizing and encouraging meritorious students in achieving academic excellence. Towards this, a Scholarship scheme is offered to students pursuing Online MBA Program.

I. Exclusive Scholarships for Defence, Paramilitary and Police Personnel –

  • Applicable to those who have been employed full-time or have retired after full-time service directly with any establishment of the Ministry of Defence or Paramilitary or Police forces.
  • Spouse and children of these forces are also eligible for this scholarship.
II. Merit Scholarships
A. Scholarship based on the past academic record -
  • Offers scholarship based on a percentage of marks achieved in bachelor’s degree
  • Scholarship amount will continue semester after a semester on successful completion of all the courses in the previous semesters as per minimum academic eligibility criteria
B. Award for Toppers based on Continuous Assessment marks -
  • Will be awarded for the student/s who get the highest score in the formative assessment in a course
c. Scholarship based on Semester-wise Performance-
  • Offers scholarship based on semester-wise performance in terms of CGPA

IFHE CDOE FAQs

Ques. What is the minimum eligibility to enroll in ICFAI’s Online MBA Program offered by IFHE?

Ans. The eligibility to enroll in ICFAI’s Online MBA -

  • Graduate (any discipline) with 50% and above marks from a recognized university with the medium of instruction as English
  • Candidates from medium of instruction other than English have to submit the TOEFL/ NELT/ IELTS score report.

Ques. Will IFHE provide a study-plan? Or a weekly schedule in advance?

Ans. Yes, the University will provide the ideal study plan. Yet the learners have the flexibility to choose their own path as per their suitability within the prescribed timelines for each semester. 

Ques. Are there any interactive sessions to interact with the faculty during the course of study?

Ans. For each module, the faculty will conduct a one-hour live session weekly. These sessions can be used by the students to clarify any gaps in learning and request for any repeat of explanation of concepts.

Ques. Will the topic for Micro Presentation be given by the University or choice given to the candidate?

Ans. You may choose any topic of your interest for the Micro Presentation. On the date of the Micro Presentation given, you will need to present the topic online for five minutes. The presentation needs to be in English.

Ques. Are foreign students allowed to enroll in ICFAI’s Online MBA Program offered by IFHE? If yes, how the grades/percentages given in my country are equated to the grades/percentages considered by IFHE, India.

Ans.Yes, foreign students are allowed to enroll in ICFAI’s Online MBA Program subject eligibility criteria. For equivalency of grades/percentages and admission formalities, candidates are required to visit the official website