The Directorate of Distance Education at Pondicherry University, located in Puducherry, was founded in 1995 as a public educational institute. Its primary goal is to offer higher education opportunities in the fields of Management, Humanities, and Commerce. The Directorate of Distance Education at Pondicherry University is recognized and approved by the esteemed UGC (University Grants Commission) and is affiliated with Pondicherry University. Prof. Sibnath Deb serves as the Director, overseeing the management and operations of the Directorate of Distance Education at Pondicherry University.
Admissions
The University provides undergraduate programs in various specializations. Candidates applying for these programs should have successfully completed their 10+2 examination from a recognized board. Admission to these programs is based on merit, determined by the performance in the qualifying examination.
Pondicherry University DDE offers two-year non-semester postgraduate programs in Arts, Management, and Science streams. The minimum eligibility criteria for all DDE courses require candidates to hold a Bachelor’s degree (10+2+3) from a recognized university. Selection for admission is based on the merit obtained in the qualifying examination.
Placements
Pondicherry University DDE has a dedicated placement cell that conducts skill development webinars and organizes bi-annual job fairs to assist students in finding suitable employment opportunities. It is noteworthy that Pondicherry University DDE is the pioneering institution in India to conduct job fairs specifically for distance learners. In addition to these initiatives, the university offers various amenities, including a library and scholarships. Students belonging to reserved categories can avail themselves of scholarships provided by the respective State/UT Governments, provided they are permanent residents of that region. Furthermore, there are 100% fee concessions available for physically challenged students.
Campus
- Library
- I.T Infrastructure
- Laboratory
- cafeteria
- Sports
- Banks/ATMs
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Reviews
Overall Rating (Out of 5)
- The admission process is easy
- The Placement in Pondicherry University, Directorate of Distance Education is quite good
- All the faculties are well qualified
- The teaching method is impressive
- You can find the application form as well fee on the university website