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How do online MBA exams work?

Short answer

Online mode usually means remotely proctored exams you sit at home. Distance mode usually means term-end exams at a physical centre.

This is the single most practical difference between the two modes, and it is often the deciding factor for people who travel or live away from a centre.

Proctored exams monitor you through your camera and screen. Requirements on connectivity and equipment are real and worth checking.

What to check

  • Ask which mode your programme uses and where the nearest exam centre is if it is distance mode.
  • Check the technical requirements for proctoring before you enrol.

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