Distance/Correspondence Courses in Humanities & Social Sciences in India

B.K. Birla College of Arts, Science and Commerce is an autonomous college affiliated with the University of Mumbai. It is also an ISO 9001:2015 certified college. BSc & BCom are the flagship courses of the institute.The institute is ranked 6th in India and 5th in Maharashtra under the category 'Private Autonomous ASC College' EducationWorld India Higher Education Rankings Awards 2025–26. Overall, it is a good college.

Raj Narain College, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar Bihar University has a rating of 3.36 for the Faculty by students. This shows that the institute has qualified, and experienced faculty members.

The particular scores needed for acceptance into the Undergraduate (UG) Diploma programmes at the Institute of Distance Education, University of Madras, can change based on the programme and the academic year. UG Dimploma at IDE requires about 33% in marks. The formal admission notification or prospectus that the institute releases for each academic session normally includes information about the qualifying requirements, including the minimal score requirement.

IGNOU admission cycle opens twice in a year i.e. January and July. The registrations for January session usually begins in December and close by March. The July session for ODL/ Online programmes begin in May and continue till July. The mode of application is online for all the courses.

No, it is not hard to get admission at Gujarat University. The university offer undergraduate (UG), postgraduate (PG), diploma, certificate and PhD courses to students in streams such as Arts, Commerce, Science, Education, Law and Medicine & Health Sciences. Admission is based on merit and entrance exams. The university accepts national entrance exams such as CAT, MAT, and others. Aspiring candidates must qualify the eligibility criteria set by the university for the desired course. 

Established in 1997, the Netaji Subhas Open University is a UGC-approved University. The university offers courses in distance mode. It has been accredited by NAAC with an A grade and has also been recognised by DEC and the Gov. of West Bengal. It is also an active member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), the Association of Asian Open University (AAOU), and the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU).

The cost of studying at VMOU Kota vary depending on individual expenses, accommodation and lifestyle. The application fee may vary by course. Fee for some of the courses is given below:

Courses	Fees
UG Diploma	1.6 K - 20.6 K
MA	11.05 K - 16.8 K
MSc	13.8 K - 34.6 K
BEd	53.76 K
BSc	40.1 K - 3 L

The University is not that costly. The course fee is also not very high. The most higher fees is of the course BFA in Sculpture and Painting which is INR 13.2K whereas, the cheapest is INR 700. Average goes up around INR 5000.

Candidates get admission only if they satisfy the eligibility criteria. Those who do can apply for the admission to various courses. Submit the application fee in time and pay the course fee as soon as the admission is confirmed.

Ambedkar Open University Hyderabad offers UG and PG courses across various streams such as Management, Science, Commerce, Education, Arts, and others. At the UG level, Ambedkar Open University provides a minimum three-year BA,  BCom,  BSc, and other courses to students. BR Ambedkar Open University Hyderabad PG level, are available for a minimum of two years. At the PG level, the university provides two-year MA,  MSc,  MCom, and various other courses offered to the students. 

DU SOL admission to the UG and PG courses is based on merit. Candidates seeking admission to any course offered by DU SOL must have passed Class 12 (for UG) and graduation (for PG) with a minimum of 40 per cent to 50 per cent aggregate or equivalent with the relevant subject from the University of Delhi or any other recognised institute/ university or Board for General category candidate. For OBC candidates, the minimum percentage is lower whereas for SC and ST candidates they should have just passed Class 12 or Grdauation (whatever applicable). Also, for some courses, there may be an additional entrance examination. conducted by DU SOL. For more details about DU SOL merit lists, click here.   

Gauhati University offers admission on the basis of merit acquired in the last qualifying exam, and entrance scores. To get admission to Guwahati University, candidates must fulfil the course-specific eligibility criteria. For UG courses, candidates must have qualified Class 12 from any recognised national or state board with the specified minimum aggregate. Similarly, for PG courses, candidates must have completed graduation with the specified minimum aggregate from any recognised university/ institute. Candidates can apply to the desired course online on the website.

Yes, the degree offered by institute of distance and open learning - University of Mumbai is valid, because it is reputable and government registered University. However, all Programs offered by the Institute are approved by Distance Education Bureau, University Grants Commission, New Delhi.

Pursuing Chemical Engineering at Andhra University can be an excellent choice because of its world class infrastructure, top notch faculty members and industry leading placement records. According to the placement report of previous year the highest package offered was INR 18lpa whereas the lowest package stood at INR 5-6 LPA and the average package offered was INR 10lpa. The institute recorded 100% placement rate.

TNOU has affordable fee structure. The fee ranges between  INR 2,000- INR 1 lakh. The fee structure includes tuition fee, caution fee, application fee, etc. Students can check with the admission office if the university allows payment through both online and offline modes.

Shivaji University offers more than 120 undergraduates, postgraduates, diploma, and doctoral courses through various departments of the Science, Arts, Technology, Management, and Commerce fields. Some of the Shivaji University course admissions fees are mentioned in the below table:

Nalanda Open University has several pros and cons of studying for various students. The good and bad sides are given below:

Good side of studying at NOU:

• In comparison to other regular universities, NOU is affordable in terms of everything. The tuition fee, along with other fee components is lower.
• The system of distance learning is flexible for students living in different parts of the nation.
• NOU offers UG, PG, Diploma and Certificate courses across various specialisations. All these courses are recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and Distance Education Council (DEC). 

Bad sides of studying at NOU:

• Due to the distance learning mode, students lack interaction with the faculty. This can impact the learning experience of students. 
• Open universities such as NOU Bihar and Patna IGNOU often lack placement opportunities, practical training and exposure.
• Students miss out on extra-curricular activities, vibrant college life, fests, events, internships and seminars.

Madhya Pradesh Bhoj Open University is visited by top companies for placements such as Apollo Hospital, Oracle, TCS,  and others. The key highlights of Bhoj University MP placements for MBA, BSc,  BEd, and other courses are tabulated below:

Particulars	Placement Statistics
the highest package	INR 30 LPA
Average package	INR 10 LPA - INR 20 LPA
Placement rate	60%
Popular companies	Apollo Hospital, Oracle, TCS

NOTE: The aforementioned placement data is fetched from the Shiksha students' reviews.

BAOU provides more than 80 undergraduate, postgraduate, UG diploma, PG diploma, certificates, and doctoral programmes. The fees for the certificate and UG Diploma course range between INR 600 - 8 K, and INR 1.2 K - 22 K, respectively. Moreover, the details for some more courses are mentioned in the below table:

Yes, UPRTOU Allahabad is recognised by the Distance Education Council (DEC), National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE), All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) and UGC Distance Education Bureau. Rajarshi Tandon Open University was established in 1999 and is located in Prayagraj (formerly Allahabad). UPRTOU Allahabad (now Prayagraj) offers over 127 UG, PG, Certificate, Diploma and PG Diploma courses. UPRTOU courses are offered across nine disciplines, namely Humanities, Sciences, Social Sciences, Management Studies, Education, Computer and Information Sciences, Health Sciences, Agriculture Sciences and Vocational Studies.

Maulana Azad National Urdu University offers UG, PG, diploma, and certificate courses across various streams such as Science, Engineering, Management, Commerce, and others. The university offers admission based on merit and entrance exams. The university accepts CUET, NCET, and others. MANUU Hyderabad conducts its entrance exams such as MANUU ET (Maulana Azad National Urdu University Entrance Exam).

MADURAI KAMARAJ institution is a well-known institution founded by the Tamil Nadu government in 1965. The admission process at MKU-DDE is fairly basic. Simply go to the website, download the admission form, and then submit it online or offline. Admission is usually granted in the month of April. If you want to study from home and have been admitted to IGNOU, you can do so. You may get additional information from its official website, which I also visited. I shall always remember this college favorably. This is the most amazing experience I've ever had. Seniors, staff, and administration will assist you in any way they can. The teachers' teaching abilities are exceptional. You will never get anything back from a teacher. Learning here has a very good atmosphere.

As per the NIRF report 2026, 100% placements was recorded during UG 5-year placements 2025. Placement rate recorded in the rest of the courses is mentioned below:

Course	Placement Rate 2025
UG 3-year	98%
UG 4-year	48%
PG 2-year	40%
PG 5-year Integrated	79%

According to the latest update, the National Institute of Technology (NIT) at Kurukshetra University is one of the top 6–7 NITs in the country. The university's B.Tech programme is considered top because of the university's academic strength and expertise in the following technically important disciplines:

Electronics & Communication Engineering

Computer Science & Engineering

Biotechnology

Mechanical Engineering 

The university also offers more than 175 courses in regular, online, and distance modes of education. The university's online programs are designed for working professionals and freshers, and the syllabus is designed by industry experts. 

Yes, Dr. C. V. Raman University is good. It's one of the top universities in Bilaspur. The university provides quality education and has well-qualified professors. The university has facilities like Wi-Fi, labs, a library, a cafeteria, hostel, transportation facility within the campus. The university has tie-ups with MNCS so that students can easily get placement and internships. All the events and fests are celebrated. It's an A Grade NAAC accredited university.