University of Burdwan Directorate of Distance Education

In 1994, Burdwan University established its Directorate of Distance Education with the suggestion of the Distance Education Council. It is one of the pioneers in West Bengal with an initiative to promote higher education. The Burdwan University DDE campus is situated in the Golapbag campus, where all its administrative activities will occur. The University conducts regular counselling sessions for all its courses and runs efficiently. NIRF ranks the University of Burdwan Distance Education 92 for its academic performance. 

The Distance Education faculty are well qualified and experienced with the Industry needs. Thus, distance education courses have higher value, and the certificate is equivalent to conventional degrees. The education process will also occur in Study Centres across the state. The applicants can be submitted online or through study centres at the candidate's convenience. 

 Key highlights of Burdwan University DDE

Burdwan University Distance Education courses offered:

Centre for Distance Education offers PG, B.Ed, and MBA courses as a part of their academics. The admissions are open for those with qualified eligibility criteria. The selection criteria are mainly based on merit scores in the academic exam and entrance exam scores for specific courses conducted by the University.

Distance B.Ed. At Burdwan University DDE

• The University offers B.Ed. Course for two years. 
• The outcome of the course is to provide the candidates with teaching career opportunities. 
• The Distance B.Ed. Eligibility has completed NCTE teacher education program or trained in-service at the elementary level. Otherwise, those who have graduated can also apply for this course. 
• B.Ed. Syllabus will be uploaded on the University's website in PDF format.
• The eligible candidates must submit the application form online without making any errors. 
• It is important to make the registration fees of INR 200 payment online, i.e., by card/ net banking or UPI. 
• The distance education B.Ed. Fees are INR 25000 per annum. 

PG courses of Burdwan University DDE

Under PG courses, DDE offers M.Com, MA, and M.Sc. programs. 

Distance M.Com at Burdwan University DDE

• Distance M.Com is offered for two years at the PG level under the commerce stream. 
• Students must have completed their graduation degree in B.com or BBA degree without any backlogs from recognized universities. 
• Students can check the Burdwan University Distance Education M.Com syllabus on the website given in PDF format. 
• The fee structure of M.Com is INR 5700 per annum. 
• Students must submit the applications online and a copy of the application fee payment. 
• There is no refund for discontinuation of the course given by the authority. 

Distance MA at Burdwan University DDE

• Distance Education MA is offered under the Arts stream for two years.
• The eligibility criteria for MA admissions is to have completed their graduation with no backlogs. 
• The MA exam routine is conducted online, i.e., in CBT format. The students must choose their nearby study centre to take the exam. The distance MA course is available in many specializations like English, Philosophy, Bengali, Mathematics, History, and Political Science.  
• MA English syllabus and other subjects are available on the website with detailed information.

Distance M.Sc. at Burdwan University DDE

• For M.Sc. admissions, Students must have completed their graduation degree in B.Sc. with a min of 50% and have mathematics as a core subject. 
• Distance M.Sc. is provided as a year course. 
• Students can choose their specializations between mathematics and computer science. 
• The fee structure of the M.Sc. course is INR 11200 per annum. 
• The complete syllabus of the course will be provided on the website for the student's reference. 
• The admissions are accepted only through the online method. 
• Once the admission is completed, students will get the relevant study materials by courier. They can also access the website's other sources like E-Books, digital libraries, and more.  

Distance MBA at Burdwan University DDE

• MBA in Burdwan University distance is the management stream PG program for two years. 
• The students must have accomplished their graduation degree in any stream, or the working professionals can opt for a distance MBA. 
• Distance MBA is held part-time, which the working professionals largely take up to stay in their current roles while they pursue their studies. 
• The distance MBA is available only in the general specialization. The study materials in print format help the students with the academic syllabus of the program.
• The University authority is responsible for regularly modifying the course syllabus.  
• The Burdwan University distance education MBA fees are INR 32,200 per annum. The total fee is INR 64,800 for the entire course. 

Fees structure of Burdwan University DDE

The table below states the annual distance education course fees.

Application Process at Burdwan University DDE

The mode application is possibly accepted online. Otherwise, students must apply through any of the 12 study centres of distance education. Irrespective of any course, the eligible candidates must fill in the application form available on the Burdwan University distance education official website. 

• The first step is to visit the University distance education website and look for the application link.
• The students must fill in the application with all the necessary information without making any errors.
• No correction window is available for the candidates to change the application form.
• Once the application is submitted, an application ID for each student will be generated and sent through E-Mail or SMS.
• Later, the students will have to log in to the website again and pay the registration fee of INR 200 online. 
• To complete the admission process, the candidates must submit a printed copy of the application form and the payment receipt for future use. 

Learning Methodology and Examination at Burdwan University DDE

• The distance education courses are imparted through respective study materials. 
• The registered students are sent the study content at regular intervals (semesters)
• Other study resources are the digital library, recorded classes on the website, live class schedule, E-Books, Discussion forums, etc. 
• Once the admissions are completed, the candidates will be given their credentials for student login. 
• The distance education admission notices are given through the student login, which provides all the details about their course and academics. 
• The students must register for the exam and pay the exam fees within the given time. 
• After the exam schedule is out, students will release the admit card. 
• The students must download the Burdwan University distance education admit card to take the examination. 
• After the exam, results will be notified on the website, and authorized mail will be sent to the registered candidates. 
• Once the course is completed, the candidates will also be exposed to the recruitment process with the help of a dedicated cell. 

FAQ's 

Q: Is there an LLB program offered at Burdwan University DDE?

Ans: The distance LLB course is not offered as a part of the academic curriculum.

Q: Is M.Sc. in Computer Science admission offered in distance education?

Ans: Distance M.Sc. computer science admission is offered for those who have completed their B.Sc. or Diploma in CS with a minimum of 6 CGPA.

Q: Is an MA in Philosophy available in distance education?

Ans: Burdwan University distance education MA in philosophy is available as one of the specializations offered in this course.

Q: How do you get a degree certificate from DDE?

Ans: The candidates must apply for a distance degree certificate where the authority will send the certificate through post, and a provisional certificate will also be sent to the candidate. 

Q: What is the contact number for Burdwan University DDE?

Ans: Burdwan University's distance education contact number is 0342 265 7912, where the students can inquire about the admission details.