I want it for a government job
Our verdictOnly if the notification says so — read it before you pay.
Government recruitment follows the wording of the specific advertisement, not a general rule. Some posts name a degree from a recognised university, which an entitled online or distance MBA satisfies. Others say "regular" or "full-time", which it does not.
What to check
- Find the eligibility clause in the actual notification and read it word for word.
- "Degree from a recognised university" — you qualify. "Regular" or "full-time" — you may not.
- If you have a choice, take a degree rather than a PGDM. A diploma may need AIU equivalence, and that is an argument you do not want at a document check.
Other situations
A promotion needs a postgraduate qualificationI am changing career or functionMy employer is paying for itI already have a postgraduate degreeI just finished my degreeI want a higher salaryI am starting or running a businessI want to work or study abroadI am returning to work after a breakI might do a PhD laterI am joining a family business