Mission: To provide every student with a means for "self paced, self styled learning" anywhere, anytime.

Vision: To create a "World Campus" where anyone is able to learn and Achieve their dreams for higher education and an enhanced career. Our motto is "Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam", where the whole world becomes one family in our virtual campus.

Since its inception in 1994, SCDL has made rapid strides in providing quality distance education to thousands of students from India and abroad. We have pioneered several initiatives and new concepts in India such as e-learning, blended learning methodology and online assessments in order to offer convenience and flexibility. We emphasize on a constantly evolving curriculum which is at par with full-time educational programmes and meets the latest industry needs.

We introduce new and innovative educational programmes each year empowering our students to meet the challenges of a dynamic industry.

Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning (SCDL) is currently located in the heart of India's premier education city-Pune. Our global family consists of students from all states of India and over 40 countries, representing varied educational and cultural backgrounds.

SCDL unites students from all nationalities, regions, occupations and age groups under one virtual "world campus" through the means of distance education and open learning.

SCDL is organized into various functional departments such as:

• Enrollment
• Student Care
• Academics
• Evaluation
• Programmes & E-learning
• Systems & Web Support
• Finance and Purchase
• Data Support
• Mail
• Stores
• Corporate Development
• Communication
  

All these departments work together in a seamlessly integrated manner with the ultimate goal of meeting students' requirements on time. SCDL offers a Communication Centre with dedicated student telephone lines supported by Call Operators in order to give prompt response to our students.

Our focus on quality and innovative delivery mechanisms has enabled us to partner with top global companies such as IBM, Intel, HP, GE, Infosys, Wipro, Cognizant, CSC, Sahara etc. Our students continue to climb the success ladder in their chosen career path.

SCDL is moving into a new campus with over 50,000 sq. ft area and improved infrastructure facilities such as Video Conferencing, Training Laboratory, Classrooms, Audio Visual Hall, Conference Rooms, Library, Computer Lab, Cafeteria, Hostel etc.

SCDL programmes have received accreditation from Distance Education Council, Govt of India.