Well, there is no sure shot answer to this as all the universities/colleges/institutions have different criteria.
In some universities, you need to qualify for an entrance exam but there are many universities in which you can enroll directly without an entrance test.

As earlier said every university has different eligibility criteria but having a bachelor’s/ graduation degree from a recognized institution is a foremost requirement to apply for a distance MBA.

Apart from the entrance exam which is taken up by universities like IGNOU, SMU, Symbiosis, and many more various institutes also accept the scores of CAT/MAT/XAT.

But if you do not want to give an entrance test here is the list of top institutions that admit students directly:

1. ICFAI distance learning
2. Lovely Professional University
3. Jiwaji University
4. Vidyasagar University
5. Assam Down Town University
6. University of Kerala
7. Dr. C.V Raman University
8. Assam Don Bosco Distance MBA

The detailed information of all the above-mentioned universities like admission process, fee details, eligibility criteria is available on this link.

Yes, ICFAI is approved by UGC according to Section 2(f) of the UGC Act, 1956 [1]. What’s more, the institution has distinguished itself as one of the best distance MBA providers in India. Notably, it also has approvals from regulatory bodies such as NCTE, ACU, and AI. ICFAI’s MBA programs typically take 2 to 3 years.

The university was established in 2004 following the Tripura Act 8 of 2004 and is part of the ICFAI group franchise. They offer professional courses in finance, health, environmental science, and agricultural science. ICFAI’s programs are ideal for you if you’re looking to better yourself intellectually or improve your profile to position yourself for a promotion [2].

The admission procedure is quite straightforward and involves feeling the requisite forms and attaching the required certificates either online or offline. Enrollment is based on merit and can be done all year round during January, April, July, and October. Examinations are mostly computer-based and students are at liberty to choose their preferred schedules.

The institution promotes student self-study by providing course resources online and offline. Assessments are done every quarter and are scheduled for the convenience of working professionals [3]. Although the institution does not offer placement assistance post completion of their programs, ICFAI’s respected brand can be sufficient in landing a job.

References
[1] University Grants Commission (India)
[2] ICFAI University|Distance Learning|MBA|Full-time Program|BBA
[3] ICFAI Distance MBA Fee, Admission, Review (and more)

To say distance MBA is valuable ‘the answer is definitely yes’ but to say it is valuable for everyone, then there are lots of factors to be considered to determine the answer. 

The utmost benefit of doing an MBA through distance mode is for working professionals who want to enhance their knowledge for career growth while being in a job. It is not that valuable for a fresher as compared to a working professional but it does not mean it is worthless.

If anyone is budget-constrained or does not wish to relocate to pursue a regular degree then a distance MBA is the best option. The various benefit of pursuing distance mode MBA includes:

Flexibility, study anytime & anywhere
Earning while learning
Budget-friendly
Less time investment

Please ensure to assess the authenticity & reputation of the university /college before committing yourself to the course. Want to research further on this topic, click the link here.