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Direct Admission in Andhra University School of Distance Education 2026, Eligibility

Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh

 
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School of Distance Education is a part of Andhra University offering distance education to the students and is accredited by NAAC A. The admissions to the university are based on the rank scored in the entrance exam and merit scored in the Bachelor’s degree. The various undergraduate courses offered in the university are BA, B.Com, B.Sc., and the postgraduate courses offered are LLM, M.Com, MA, M.Sc., MA, B.Ed., MJMC, MHRM, MCA, MBA, Executive MBA, and PGDM.

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AU SDE, Visakhapatnam

Courses offered

B.Sc., B.Com, BA, MA, M.Sc., M.Com, LLM, B.Ed., MJMC, MHRM, MCA, MBA, PGDM

College Type

Distance Education

Application mode

Online

Exams Accepted

APICET

Entrance mode

Offline

Admission Criteria

Merit-based and Entrance exam based

Undergraduate Course:

B.Sc.:

Course

Eligibility

Duration

B.Sc.

PUC or equivalent education in science stream from a recognized board

Three years

 

B.Com:

Specialization

Eligibility

Duration

Customer Service Management

Intermediate education or equivalent with mathematics knowledge

Three years

English and Telugu Medium

 

BA:

Specialization

Eligibility

Duration

Telugu

12th standard or equivalent from a recognized board

Three years

English

Postgraduate Course:

LLM:

Course

Eligibility

Duration

LLM

BL or equivalent degree from a recognized university

Two years

 

M.Com:

Course

Eligibility

Duration

M.Com

BBM/B.Com or equivalent degree from a recognized university

Two years

 

MA/M.Sc.:

Specialization

Eligibility

Duration

Mathematics

B.Sc./BA from a recognized board with Mathematics

 

 

M.Sc.:

Specialization

Eligibility

Duration

Zoology

B.Sc. Or equivalent degree from a recognized university

Two years

Organic Chemistry

Botany

Physics

 

MA:

Specialization

Eligibility

Duration

Music

BA/ B.Sc./ B.Com or relevant graduate degree from a recognized university

Two years

Psychology

Philosophy

Sociology

Public Administration

Politics

Economics

History

Hindi

Telugu

English

 

B.Ed.:

Course

Eligibility

Duration

B.Ed.

Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university with teaching experience

Two years

 

MJMC:

Specialization

Eligibility

Duration

Journalism and Mass Communication

BFA or equivalent from a recognized board

Two years

 

MHRM:

Course

Eligibility

Duration

MHRM

Graduate degree from any stream

Three years

 

MCA:

Course

Eligibility

Duration

MCA

BA  or BFA with a 50% minimum aggregate

Two years

 

Entrance exam:

APICET

Application Release date

Last week of February

Later date to submit an application

2nd week of April

Examination dates

Last week of May

 

Executive MBA:

Specialization

Eligibility

Duration

Marketing

Graduate degree and work experience in the same field

Two years

Human Resource Management

Finance

 

MBA:

Specialization

Eligibility

Duration

Hospital Administration

Bachelor’s degree from any stream with 50% marks

Two years

Human Resource Management

Marketing

Finance

 

PGDM:

Specialization

Eligibility

Duration

Computer Programming & Applications

Bachelor’s degree in any stream from a recognized university

Two years

Consumer Education

Co-operation & Rural Studies

Digital Governance

Disaster Management

Environmental Studies

Functional English

Management

Management of Voluntary Organizations

Public Interest

Translation

Travel & Tourism Management

 

Application Process:

Online Mode: The application form for the candidates' admission is on the official website of the University SDE, and the payment can be made through net banking or credit/debit card.

Enclosures of Mandatory Forms:

  • Entrance Eligibility – cum – Marks Statement in original, if applicable.
  • Identity Card duly signed and photo affixed
  • Proof of Date of Birth
  • Provisional Certificate of the qualifying examination
  • Receipt of Payment of Fees
  • Three address slips duly filled in
  • Two recent photographs

Contact Information

Contact Numbers:

0891-284-4142

Address:

Kirlampudi Layout,Chinna Waltair,Pedda Waltair, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India

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by Aruna, 15 Jul 2024
Class of 2024
Rating
3.5/5

Andhra University offers online application procedures for all the candidates who wish to enrol in the programme. For Andhra University Online MBA Admission, A UG degree is mandatory without any backlogs for the applicants. In selecting the most desired learners, the criteria relied on are merit results. After the payment is made online the application form is available. The list includes a Provisional certificate, Fee paid challan, ID Proof containing photo and Signature, Photo, Proof of address, and a photocopy of the entrance test (if applicable).

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Asked Question

Does Andhra University School of Distance Education offer a PhD in Environmental Studies through distance mode in 2026?
Asked by Dhirendra Singh

replied on 08-Jun-2026 18:23:17

AU-SDE does not list a PhD in Environmental Studies as part of its distance education programme. The school primarily offers UG, PG, diploma, and certificate courses through distance mode.


What is the admission process and fee for the Distance MBA in Hospital Administration at Andhra University SDE in 2026?
Asked by Nimmagadda Pranitha Sri

replied on 08-Jun-2026 18:23:31

AU-SDE offers an MBA where admission is based on merit from the qualifying exam and entrance exam scores in which students are required to hold a UG degree in any stream with no backlogs. The MBA in Hospital Administration is a 3-year programme offered at a total fee of INR 50,000, spread over three academic years.


Hospital administration
Asked by Sandeep

replied on 29-Dec-2025 11:27:07

Andhra university distance mba admission can take place through online. The eligibility criteria is graduation with 50% marks. 


Andhra University Distance Education Admission last date 2024
Asked by A sadasiva Reddy

replied on 04-Sep-2024 19:48:46

Unfortunately, Andhra University has closed its Distance Education admissions. As stated in the official notification on website, the last date to submit the application forms was August 31, 2024.


How can I get admission for B.Ed. program at Andhra University School of Distance Education?
Asked by Gayatri

replied on 25-Jul-2024 11:15:23

There is no B.Ed. program offered at Andhra University School of Distance Education. The University provides various other UG and PG programs.