Directorate of Distance Education Annamalai University

This university located at Indian state Tamil Nadu is one among the top university in the state. This university offers regular and distance learning course to the students with the vision to impart quality education through degree programs. The course offered by this institute help in brightening up the student’s career and guides them to succeed in life.

• This college is offers the course approved by UGC and DEC, which is set according to the industry standards.
• The university has been a pioneer in distance education by implementing several innovative teaching programs over years.
• Various courses like BA, B.Com, BBA, B.Sc, Law, MA, M.Com, M.Sc, MBA, and various other PG Diploma courses and certificate courses are offered by the university through distance learning mode.

Annamalai University, Directorate of Distance Education Courses

Annamalai University, Directorate of Distance Education was started in Tamil Nadu for offering distance learning education to students unable to go to regular educations. Currently, this university offers 49 departments in almost 10 faculties under the distance education. This university is one among those universities having all the faculties in an umbrella. This university offers up to 500 courses in the distance education courses ranging from certificate programs, diploma courses to UG and PG courses.

Annamala University-DDE consists of following departments offering various courses as mentioned below:

• Department of English
• Department of History
• Department of Economics
• Department of Commerce
• Department of Sociology
• Department of Political Science & Public Administration
• Department of Library & Information Science
• Department of Population Studies
• Department of Law Wing
• Department of Management
• Department of Physics
• Department of Chemistry
• Department of Botany
• Department of Zoology
• Department of Education
• Department of Tamil
• Department of Psychology
• Department of Engineering
• Department of Computer Science & Engineering
• Grade Certificate Programmes in Music and Dance

Department of Arts and Humanities

BA course at Annamalai University- Directorate of Distance Education

BA-Bachelor of Arts in Annamalai University-DDE is 3 years course at an under-graduate level offered in various specializations of different disciplines. The courses are all approved by AICTE and UGC. Candidates will get the study materials and syllabus copy during the time of admission at the Study Centre or it will be dispatched through the post by DDE. The eligibility of the course will to be for candidates to be passed in10+2/Pre university/Higher Secondary for taking admission to BA course and it is important for any candidate to at least score 50% marks in aggregate in the qualifying examination.

Annamalai University DDE- Application Fee: INR 100 (In Person)/INR 175 (By Post).

BA Courses:

• BA in Economics
• BA in Business Economics
• BA in Economics (Lateral-II)
• BA Economics (Lateral-III)
• BA English
• BA English and Communication
• BA English (Lateral-II)
• BA English (Lateral-III)
• BA History
• BA History (Lateral-II)
• BA History (Lateral-III)
• BA Political Science
• BA Human Rights
• BA Social Welfare Administration
• BA Political Science (Lateral-II)
• BA Political Science (Lateral-III)
• BA Public Administration
• BA Police Administration
• BA Sociology
• BA Sociology (Lateral-II)
• BA Sociology (Lateral-III)
• BA Tamil

Annamalai University-Distance Education Fee structure for BA:

MA course at Annamalai University- Directorate of Distance Education

MA-Master of Arts is a post-graduation degree offered under the Department of Arts and Humanities. This is a distance learning course of 2 years duration. MA is offered in many streams and is listed below in the bullets. Candidates must have cleared any three undergraduate degrees, irrespective of any discipline. For a BA in Tamil, candidates must have studied UG degree in Tamil under part 1 or 2.

MA Courses:

• MA in Economics
• MA in Business Economics
• MA in Economics (Lateral-II)
• MA Disaster Management
• MA English
• MA English (Lateral-II)
• MA History
• MA Linguistics
• MA Political Science
• MA International Relations
• MA Human Rights
• MA Social Welfare Administration
• MA Public Administration
• MA Sociology
• MA Sociology (Lateral-II)
• MA Tamil
• MA Labor  Management
• MA Philosophy, Religion And Culture

Annamalai University-Distance Education Fee Structure:

Department of Sciences:

B.Sc. course at Annamalai University- Directorate of Distance Education

B.Sc- Bachelor of Science is an undergraduate course offered through distance learning. The duration of the course is 3 years and has been approved by the Directorate of Distance Learning.  Self-Learning Study Materials will be provided to students at the time of admissions or the same will be dispatched through the post by the DDE.

Candidates will have to clear pre-university/10+2 or any equivalent higher secondary examination with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate, particularly in the science stream having subjects like Physics, Chemistry and Biology or any other relevant subjects based on the specializations chosen.

B.Sc. Courses:

• B.Sc. in Mathematics
• B.Sc. in Physics
• B.Sc. in Chemistry
• B.Sc. in Botany
• B.Sc. in Zoology
• B.Sc. in Psychology
• B.Sc. in Microbiology
• B.Sc. in Computer Science
• B.Sc. in Information Technology
• B.Sc. in Visual Communication

Annamalai University-Distance Education Fee structure for B.Sc.:

M.Sc. course at Annamalai University- Directorate of Distance Education

M.Sc. -Master of Science is a post-graduation degree offered under the Department of Sciences. This is a distance learning course of 2 years duration. M.Sc. is offered in many streams and is listed below in the bullets. Candidates must have passed a relevant graduation degree such as B.Sc./BE/ B.Tech/.BBA, etc. as well as scoring at least 50% marks in aggregate to be eligible for the M.Sc. course.

M.Sc. Courses:

• M.Sc. in Mathematics
• M.Sc. in Physics
• M.Sc. in Chemistry
• M.Sc. in Botany
• M.Sc. in Zoology
• M.Sc. in Psychology
• M.Sc. in Microbiology
• M.Sc. in Applied Psychology
• M.Sc. in Real Estate Valuation
• M.Sc. in Computer Science
• M.Sc. in Information Technology
• M.Sc. in Visual Communication

Annamalai University-Distance Education Fee structure for M.Sc.:

Department of Commerce:

B.Com course at Annamalai University- Directorate of Distance Education

B.Com-Bachelor of Commerce in Annamalai University-DDE is 3 years course at an under-graduate level offered in various specializations of different disciplines. The courses are all approved by AICTE and UGC. Candidates will get the study materials and syllabus copy during the time of admission at the Study Centre or it will be dispatched through the post by DDE. Candidates must have passed in Pre university/ higher secondary examination and should have scored at least 50% marks in aggregate to be eligible for the B.Com course.

B.Com Courses:

• B.Com
• B.Com International Business
• B.Com Accounting & Finance
• B.Com Marketing Management

Annamalai University-Distance Education Fee structure for B.Com:

M.Com course at Annamalai University- Directorate of Distance Education

M.Com-Master of Commerce is a post-graduation degree offered under department of Commerce. This is distance learning course of 2 years duration. M.Com is offered in many streams and is listed below in the bullets. Candidates must have passed in relevant graduation degree as well scored at least 50% marks in aggregate to be eligible for the M.Com course. Should have degree in B.Com./ BBM/ B.Com. (C.A.)/ B.B.A. /B.A. Corporate Secretaryship / B.A. Co-operation / Bachelor of Bank Management / M.B.A. and B.A./B.Sc. Maths with two Commerce subjects including Accountancy or any relevant stream as per the specialization chosen.

M.Com Courses:

• M.Com
• M.Com Entrepreneurship
• M.Com Co-operative Management
• M.Com Marketing Management]
• M.Com Banking & Insurance
• M.Com Accounting & Finance

Annamalai University-Distance Education Fee structure for M.Com:

Department of Computer Application

BCA course at Annamalai University- Directorate of Distance Education

BCA-Bachelor of Computer Application in Annamalai University-DDE is 3 years course at an under-graduate level offered in various specializations of different disciplines. The courses are all approved by AICTE and UGC. Candidates will get the study materials and syllabus copy during the time of admission at the Study Centre or it will be dispatched through the post by DDE. Candidates must have passed in Pre university/ higher secondary examination and should have scored at least 50% marks in aggregate to be eligible for the BCA course.

Annamalai University-Distance Education Fee structure for BCA:

MCA course at Annamalai University- Directorate of Distance Education

MCA-Master of Computer Application is a post-graduation degree offered under department of Computer Application. This is distance learning course of 3 years duration. M.Com is offered in many streams and is listed below in the bullets. Candidates must have passed in relevant graduation degree as well scored at least 50% marks in aggregate to be eligible for the MCA course.

Annamalai University-Distance Education Fee structure for MCA:

Department of Law:

L.L.B course at Annamalai University- Directorate of Distance Education

LLB Eligibility: LLB is a post-graduation degree offered under department of Law. This is distance learning course of 2 years duration. MA is offered in many streams and is listed below in the bullets. Candidates holding any Degree or an equivalent examination will be eligible for the LLB Course.

BBL course at Annamalai University- Directorate of Distance Education

BBL-Bachelor of Business law in Annamalai University-DDE is 3 years course at an under-graduate level offered in various specializations of different disciplines. The courses are all approved by AICTE and UGC. Candidates will get the study materials and syllabus copy during the time of admission at the Study Centre or it will be dispatched through the post by DDE.

BBL Eligibility: Candidates should be passing in Higher Secondary/Pre University / Diploma passed with minimum 50% marks in aggregate.

Annamalai University-Distance Education Fee structure for LLM, LLB & BBL:

Department of Management

BBA course at Annamalai University- Directorate of Distance Education

BBA-Bachelor of Business Administration in Annamalai University-DDE is 3 years course at an under-graduate level offered in various specializations of different disciplines. The courses are all approved by AICTE and UGC. Candidates will get the study materials and syllabus copy during the time of admission at the Study Centre or it will be dispatched through the post by DDE.

BBA Eligibility: Candidates should be passed in any 10+2/Pre University/ 3 years diploma or 2 years diploma examination or equivalent exam will be eligible for the BBA course.

Annamalai University-Distance Education Fee structure for BBA:

MBA course at Annamalai University- Directorate of Distance Education

MBA-Master of Business Administration is 2 years PG course offered in Distance mode in the department of Management. The streams offered under MBA are various which are mentioned in the list given below. Candidates must have passed in relevant graduation degree as well scored at least 50% marks in aggregate to be eligible for the MBA course.

MBA Courses:

• E-Business
• International Business
• Human Resources Management
• Marketing Management
• Financial Management
• Hospital Management
• Information System

Annamalai University-Distance Education Fee structure for MBA:

Department of Fine Arts

BFA course at Annamalai University- Directorate of Distance Education

BFA-Bachelor of Fine Arts in Annamalai University-DDE is 3 years course at an under-graduate level offered in various specializations of different disciplines. The courses are all approved by AICTE and UGC. Candidates will get the study materials and syllabus copy during the time of admission at the Study Centre or it will be dispatched through the post by DDE.

BFA Eligibility: Candidates should be passed in any 10+2/Pre University/ 3 years diploma or 2 years diploma examination or equivalent exam will be eligible for the BFA course.

BFA Courses:

• BFA Music-Vocal
• BFA Music-Veena
• BFA Music-Violin
• BFA Music-Mrudhangam
• BFA Dance

Annamalai University-Distance Education Fee structure for BFA:

MFA course at Annamalai University- Directorate of Distance Education

MFA-Master of Fine Arts in Annamalai University-DDE is 2 years course at a Post-graduate level offered in various specializations of different disciplines. The courses are all approved by AICTE and UGC. Candidates will get the study materials and syllabus copy during the time of admission at the Study Centre or it will be dispatched through the post by DDE.

MFA Eligibility: Candidates must have passed in relevant graduation degree as well scored at least 50% marks in aggregate to be eligible for the MFA course.

MFA Courses:                     

• MFA Music-Vocal
• MFA Music-Veena
• MFA Music-Violin
• MFA Music-Mrudhangam
• BFA Dance

Annamalai University-Distance Education Fee structure for MFA:

Post-Graduation Diploma at Annamalai University- Directorate of Distance Education

Post-Graduation Diploma is PG program offered in distance learning mode. This is 1 year course offered in several specializations and Annamalai university-DDE is a one of the universities which offer many specializations. The minimum eligibility is to have graduation degree in any discipline.

Post-Graduation Diploma Courses

• Business Administration
• Personnel Management & Industrial Relations
• Marketing Management
• Financial Management
• Tourism Management
• Advertising
• Public Relations
• Software Marketing
• Foreign Trade
• Entrepreneurship
• Banking & Insurance
• Finance & Taxation
• International Business
• Human Resource Mgt
• Guidance and Counseling
• Hospital Management
• English Language Teaching
• Natural Language Processing
• NGO Management
• Software Based Statistical Analysis
• Actuarial Statistics
• Educational Administration and Supervision
• Public Administration
• Human Rights
• Rural Studies
• Petroleum Exploration
• Criminology and Forensic Sci.
• Library Automation and Networking

Annamalai University-Distance Education Fee structure PG Diploma:

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Annamalai University-Distance Education Application process

Candidates seeking distance course at Annamalai University should follow either of these processes:

Annamalai University-Distance Education application form can be obtained by going to the college and collecting or he/She can also obtain it through post.

Spot Admissions- This application and admission process is very convenient for students who stay close by the university. The Spot admissions are a very simpler and best way to get admission for the courses. The selection for these courses will be directly based on the seats available and the candidate’s eligibility.

Application and Admission via Post: Candidates in this process must send the application form which is filled and sent through the post to the address mentioned in the prospectus. With application form candidates must also attach the attested document copies along with the application form.  

Annamalai University- Directorate of Distance Education Application fee is INR 100 (In Person) and INR 175 (By Post) for UG courses.

Annamalai University- Directorate of Distance Education Application fee for PG diploma- INR 500 (In person) and INR 575 (by Post)

Annamalai University- Directorate of Distance Education Application fee for MBA/PG-IT/M.Sc. Real Estate/Plant and Machinery Valuation- INR 250 (In Person) and INR 325 (By Post).