Distance Learning

Although some people tend to equate distance learning with online education, a fine line exists between them. While all online degree programs can be termed as distance learning courses, it is difficult to call distance-learning courses as online courses.

This is because the technology used in both the mode may be different in some cases. And in India as its benefits are many, Distance Learning Courses in India are increasingly becoming popular. The availability of distance learning courses has assured that a person can pursue education from any state or university that he or she desires. The distance learning courses are available in all post graduate, degree, certificate, PG diploma and diploma levels.

As the course fee of these courses is much lesser than the regular courses, distance-learning courses in India have also become much popular.

At present, there are 11 open universities in India that provide distance education for those who are interested in taking up professional courses or any other educational course of their interest. Moreover there are more than 54 distance learning institutes in India that cater to the needs of higher education in India.

Open Universities in India:

Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)

Madhya Pradesh Bhoj Open University (MPBOU)

Dr. B R Ambedkar Open University, Hyderabad

Tamil Nadu Open University, Chennai

Karnataka State Open University (KSOU)

YashwantRao Chavan Open University (YCMOU)

Nalanda Open University, Bihar

Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University, Ahmedabad

Netaji Subhas Open University

Pandit Sunderlal Sharma Open University, Chhattisgarh

Kota Open University, Rajasthan

Admission:

Admissions to the distance learning courses are done by the individual institutes. The mode of distance education admissions of these institutes may vary. While some of the institutes conduct entrance examinations, others may make the admission procedure simpler. Although the academic year in most institutes start in January and June, the dates of distance education admissions to various courses vary.

If you are willing for distance learning from any of the above universities, please free to write to us. We will find the details and inform you the same.