Distance Learning Universities

Location Map of Top Distance Education Universities in India

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Open or Distance Learning (ODL) system is an education system wherein teachers and learners do not need to be necessarily present either at the same place or at the same time. It is flexible in terms of modalities and timing of teaching and learning. The admission criteria are also liberal without compromising necessary quality considerations. In India, the ODL system comprises of Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), State Open Universities (SOUs) and the institutions and universities that also include the Correspondence Course Institutes (CCIs) in the conventional dual mode. The powers on the ODL are currently vested with the University Grants Commission (UGC).

About Distance Learning Education

There has been a significant rise in the number of students who enroll in distance learning institutions. This enrollment is, in fact, considered important to improve the gross enrollment ratio in higher education in the country. These universities run under the regulations of the UGC and follow certain guidelines and standards set by the education body. There are many such universities in the country that are established in different states. Most of these universities have their regional or study centres in different states. IGNOU is the largest university that solely offers courses in distance learning education.

Courses Offered

The universities provide undergraduate, post-graduate and other higher education courses. These universities offer certifications, diplomas and degrees. The courses offered belong to different disciplines such as arts, commerce and management and there are some vocational and technical courses.

Duration

The duration of the courses vary from six months to two or three years. However, different universities have separate norms and they sometimes expand the duration of the course up to five or six years.

Admission

Every university has its own admission criteria. On one hand, some universities give direct admissions to students, whereas on the other hand, some universities need to take an entrance test to give admissions.

Fees
The course fee varies with the type of course and the university offering it.

Advantages of Distance Learning Universities:

• These universities give an ample opportunity to the drop-out students to continue their education.
• One can work and study simultaneously though distance learning mode.
• These universities save the classroom time.
• Most of these universities provide study materials that are not only useful for the students but also act as a self guide for them.

To know more about some of the prestigious distance learning universities, you can refer to the following table:

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List of Distance Learning Universities in India
University Name	Address	Contact Details	Website
Indira Gandhi National Open University, Delhi	Maidan Garhi, IGNOU Rd, New Delhi, DL 110068	011 2957 1000 , [email protected]	www.ignou.ac.in
Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University, Nashik	Gangapur to YCMOU Road, Near Gangapur Dam, Nashik, Maharashtra 422222	0253 223 1714 , borse_kb@ ycmou.digitaluniversity.ac	www.ycmou.com
Sikkim Manipal University, Gangtok	National Highway 31A, Majitar, Sikkim 737136	, [email protected]	www.smu.edu.in
IMT Distance and Open Learning Institute, Ghaziabad	A-16, Site-3, UPSIDC Industrial Area, Meerut Road, Ghaziabad-201003.	0120-6744744 , [email protected]	www.imtcdl.ac.in
University of Mumbai, Mumbai	Kalina, Santacruz, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400098	022 2654 3000 , [email protected]	www.mu.ac.in
Maulana Azad National Urdu University, Hyderabad	Gachibowli, Hyderabad - 500 032	91-040-23006612/15 , [email protected]	www.manuu.ac.in
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University, Hyderabad	Prof.G.Ram Reddy Marg, Road No 46, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh 500033	040 2368 0000 , [email protected] [email protected]	www.braou.ac.in
Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning, Pune	Symbiosis Bhavan, 1065 B, Gokhale Cross Road, Model Colony, Gokhale Rd, Model Colony, Shivaji Nagar, Pune, Maharashtra 411016	020 6621 1000 ,	www.scdl.net
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University, Ahmedabad	R.C. Technical Compound, Opp. Gujarat High Court, Sarkhej-Gandhinagar Highway, Sola, Ahmedabad-380 060.	+91 -079-27663748 , [email protected]	www.baou.org
Annamalai University, Annamalainagar	College Rd, Annamalai Nagar, Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu 608002	04144 238 796 , [email protected]	http://annamalaiuniversity.ac.in
Netaji Subhas Open University, Kolkata	Ghoshpara Station Rd, Block C, Kalyani, West Bengal	033 2502 5066 , [email protected]	www.wbnsou.ac.in
Osmania University, Hyderabad	Osmania University Main Rd, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh 500007	040 2709 8043 , [email protected]	www.oucde.ac.in
Shivaji University, Kolhapur	Shivaji University Kolhapur, Vidya Nagar, Kolhapur, Maharashtra	0231 260 9063 , [email protected]	www.unishivaji.ac.in
Madhya Pradesh Bhoj Open University, Bhopal	Kolar Road, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh 462016	0755 249 2105 , [email protected]	www.bhojvirtualuniversity.com
Delhi University, Delhi	5, Cavalry Lane, University of Delhi, Delhi - 110007.	2766 7600, 2766 7166 ,	http://sol.du.ac.in
Maharishi Dayanand University, Rohtak	Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak, Haryana 124001	1262-274327 ,	www.mdudde.net
Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur	Nagarjuna Nagar, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh 522510	0863 234 6114 , [email protected].	www.nagarjunauniversity.ac.in
Shreemati Nathibai Daodar Thackersey (SNDT) Women's University, Mumbai	Sir Vithaldas Vidyavihar, JUHU Road, Santacruz (West), Mumbai , MH, 400049, Daulat Nagar, Juhu, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400054	022 2660 6648 , [email protected]	www.sndt.ac.in
Alagappa University, Karaikudi	College Road, Alagappa Puram, Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu 630004	04565 226 250 , registraralagappauniv @gmail.com	www.alagappauniversity.ac.in
Andhra University, Visakhapatnam	Karachettu Rd, AU North Campus, Andhra University North Campus, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh 530003	0891 275 4586 , vicechancellor@ andhrauniversity.info	www.andhrauniversity.info
University of Madras, Chennai	Chepauk, Chennai City, , Tamil Nadu -600005	044 2539 9563 , [email protected]	www.unom.ac.in
Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla	Boileauganj to Summer hill, Summer Hill, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh 171005	0177 283 0912 , [email protected]	http://hpuniv.nic.in
U.P. Rajarshi Tandon Open University, Allahabad	Shantipuram Awas Yojna, Sector-F, Phaphamau, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh 211013	0532 244 7035 , [email protected]	www.uprtou.org.in
Tamil Nadu Open University, Chennai	No 577, Anna Salai, Saidapet, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600015	044 2430 6600 , [email protected]	www.tnou.ac.in
Karnataka State Open University, Mysore	14th Cross, 2nd Stage, Manasa Gangothri Campus, Gokulam, Manasa Gangothri, Mysore, Karnataka 570006	097 39 330033 , [email protected]	www.ksoumysore.com
Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai	Alagar Kovil Main Rd, Madurai, Tamil Nadu	0452 245 8471 , [email protected]	www.mkuniversity.org
Vardhman Mahaveer Open University, Kota	Rawatbhata RoadKota - 324021 (Rajasthan) ..	+91-0744-2470578, [email protected].	www.vmou.ac.in
Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra	Kurukshetra University, Thanesar, Haryana 136119	01744 238 169 , [email protected]	www.kuk.ac.in
University of Calicut, Kozhikode	Korachankandy, Thenhipalam, Kerala 673635	0494 240 7227 , [email protected]	www.universityofcalicut.info
Kakatiya University, Warangal	NH 7, Warangal, Andhra Pradesh 506009	0870 246 1459 , [email protected].	www.kuwarangal.com

State wise Distance Universities in India
Andhra Pradesh	Maharashtra
Arunachal Pradesh	Meghalaya
Assam	Mizoram
Bihar	Odisha
Chhattisgarh	Pondicherry
Delhi	Punjab
Gujarat	Rajasthan
haryana	Sikkim
himachal Pradesh	Tamil Nadu
Jammu and Kashmir	Tripura
Karnataka	Uttarakhand
Kerala	Uttar Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh	West Bengal

Last Updated on : June 23, 2017