Certificate in Library and Information Science (C.L.I.S.) 

at Annamalai University Distance Education, Tamil Nadu - Other

The online/distance degrees offered by the Centre for Distance and Online Education at Annamalai University are valid. Previously, the University Grants Commission (UGC) did not approve its courses starting from 2015. However, Annamalai University DDE  received relief from the Madras High Court in an order dated 21.01.2023. Subsequently, following a reassessment by the UGC, Annamalai DDE achieved a qualifying score of 3.38, which led to extending the validity of its programmes until 2027.

Annamalai University DDE has not specified any age limit to apply for a course. However, aspirants do need to fulfill the qualification requirements to apply for admission. The basic qualification required for UG courses is Class 12 and graduation for PG programmes.

Annamalai University DDE offers courses at UG, PG, Diploma and certificate levels in distance education mode. The on-campus courses at Annamalai University are duly approved/accredited by apex bodies like NAAC  (Grade A+), All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), etc. Some of the popular courses at Annamalai DDE includes MA, BFA and MBA. Interested candidates can fill out the application form on the university's website.

Annamalai University Distance Education offers admission to candidates based on their merit. Candidates can get a seat directly through Spot Admission. Aspirants have to submit the filled-in application form along with the documents to the nearest Learners Support Centre or LSC in-person to get direct admission. All Spot Admissions are subject to confirmation or cancellation (if found ineligible) by the Director, CD&OE.

Candidates who get admission in Annamalai University Distance Education programmes have to confirm their seat by the course fee. Aspirants also get a confirmation of admission slip with enrolment number. Aspirants can download the slip from the website to check the enrolment number. The first three digits of the enrolment numbers represents the programme code, fourth and fifth digits represents the years of admission.

Candidates after getting admission at Annamalai University DDE can download the soft copy of study material from the university's website. The syllabus and self learning study materials for the programme is supplied during the time of admission. For the second, third and fourth semesters/ years, the self-learning study material is dispatched by CDOE via post on receipt of the tuition fee for respective years. Students should also have paid the fees in full for the
previous years to get the study material.

It is always advised to candidates to keep the track of admission deadline. However, in case they miss the deadline, they can reach out to the admission office of the Annamalai University DDE. Usually, the university gives a good amount of time to aspirants to apply for admission. In case no other option is possible, aspirants can apply in the next session. The university conucts admission in two sessions-January and July.

Candidates can apply for Annamalai University admission in online mode through its official website. Interested applicants also need to pay a course-specific application fee to conclude the application process. The university is ranked among the top three Universities in India for best distance education providers. The University has educated over 4.5 Lacs students in the past and continues to teach over thousands more. Hence, it is a good university for candidates wanting to study a distance course.

Candidates have pay to pay the application fee to apply for a course at Annamalai University DDE. Aspirants can pay the fee via any of the online payment modes. Below is the course-wise application fee:

Annamalai University DDE offers admission in two cycles in an academic year. Admissions in distance education courses are offered in January and July sessions. The July sessions ends by December, whereas January session goes on till June month. Candidates have to fill out the application form on the university's website for admission.