Distance/Correspondence Courses in Humanities & Social Sciences in India

Admission to all Vidyasagar University courses (UG, PG, integrated, Diploma and others) is both merit and entrance-based for specific courses. Students' selection is based on students performance in their previous qualifying exam Eligible candidates can register online by visiting the official website of the University. The following table mentions the eligibility, selection & fee for some of the popular UG, PG and doctoral-level programmes:

Popular Courses	Eligibility Criteria	Selection Criteria
MBA	Bachelor's Degree with 50% aggregate	XAT/ CAT//XAT/ ATMA/CMAT and GD and PI
BSc	Twelve years of school education with 45% aggregate	Merit-based
MA	Bachelor's Degree with 45% aggregate	Merit-based
MSc	Bachelor's Degree with 45% aggregate	Merit-based
MCA	Bachelor's Degree with 45% aggregate	JECA
LLM	Bachelor's Degree with 50% aggregate	Merit-based

Some medical field which offer best work and life balance are shown below -

• Dentistry (BDS & MDS) – Fixed clinic hours, fewer emergencies.

• Pharmacy (BPharm & MPharm) – Less stress compared to hospital-based jobs.

• Physiotherapy (BPT & MPT) – Flexible working hours, minimal emergency calls.

• Public Health & Community Medicine – Focus on preventive healthcare rather than emergency treatments.

• Clinical Research & Medical Writing – Research-based work with no direct patient responsibilities.

KSOU offers courses on the basis of valid merit results. Candidates must apply for admission, online and qualify the minimum eligibility criteria. For admission to UG level courses, candidates must secure a minimum aggregate in Class 12 and for admission to PG level courses, candidates must secure a minimum aggregate in graduation.

Apart from this, depending on the course opted for, candidates must appear for the accepted entrance exam. After qualifying the selection criteria, candidates will be shortlisted. For final admission, candidates must pay the course fees for seat confirmation and complete the remaining process, as per the University guidelines.

Spot admission is done for all courses in the office of the School of Distance Education at Bharathiar University campus and other centres. For spot admission, candidates are required to submit their duly filled in application form along with all relevant certificates in original, their photocopies, Bank Challan or Demand Draft for the course fee in full or first installment. The candidates also need to hand over the original certificates and documents to the authorities to complete the admission process.

The School of Science and Humanities, SRM Kattankulathur MCA course has the average placement of INR 7.13 LPA and the highest package is INR 52 LPA. Students get job offers from good companies. The institute has been ranked at #11 in NIRF 2025 under Science category. BSc Students can become Data Analyst, Research Scientist etc., or can take up various job opportunities relevant to their field. 

Directorate of Distance Education, Alagappa University offers Degree, Diploma and Certificate courses including 27 UG and 49 PG courses. These programs are offerred in Part Time mode. Directorate of Distance Education, Alagappa University has specializations such as B.A. specializations in Public Administration, English, M.Sc. specializations in Zoology, Mathematics, Computer Science, Chemistry, Physics, Botany, Microbiology, Home Science, Certificate specializations in C / C+, UG Diploma specializations in Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Cyber Security, B.Sc. specializations in Mathematics, Computer Science, M.A. specializations in English, Personnel Management, Early Childhood Care & Education (ECCE), and MBA/PGDM specializations in International Business, Project Management, HealthCare & Hospital, Human Resources, Retail, IT & Systems, Transport & Logistics, Finance, Sales & Marketing, Sports.

All India Institute of Local Self Government is a well-known institution for UG Diploma, PG Diploma, B.Sc, After 10th Diploma courses. These programs are delivered by highly experienced faculty. As per Shiksha's verified reviews, All India Institute of Local Self Government has a rating of 4.32 on the basis of Shiksha-verified reviews by students. Not just this, it has also been rated 4.4 on Campus Life, 4.2 on Placements, 4.6 on Faculty and 4.4 on Infrastructure.

Dakshina Bharat Hindi Prachar Sabha has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:

Courses	Eligibility
B.A.	Candidates who have passed 10+2 or 10th +Visharad + Rashtrabhasha Praveen Pariksha or equivalent are eligible to apply.
PG Diploma	Candidates who have passed graduation with Hindi as a mandatory subject or Graduation with Rastra Bhasha Praveen of Dakshin Bharat Hindi Prachar Sabha or its equivalent from a recognized university are eligible.
M.A.	Candidates who have passed graduation with Hindi as a mandatory subject or Graduation with Rastra Bhasha Praveen of Dakshin Bharat Hindi Prachar Sabha or its equivalent from a recognized university are eligible.

Humanities as a stream provides a wide range of courses that can be studied after completing their 12th grade. Pursuing any of these degrees prepares you to understand the various levels of humanities and, as a result, carve out an appropriate job path. Candidates in the humanities can apply for positions in the government sector, such as banking firms, government ministries, legal firms, and political analysts.

Content Writer, Civil Services, Human Resource Manager, Defense Services, Lawyer, Journalist, Counsellor, and Therapist positions are available. As freshers, humanities graduates can expect to earn between INR 2-6 LPA.

The DDE wing of the Annamalai University is located on the main campus of the university. It is a huge 800-acre campus. The campus offers modern yet all-required facilities to the students. The students pursuing programmes in distance mode might not require to visit the campus regularly. They can enjoy the facility of Learning centres and self-study material.

Directorate of Correspondence Courses and Distance Education, Bangalore University has been rated 2.3 on Infrastructure parameter. Directorate of Correspondence Courses and Distance Education, Bangalore University has also been rated 3.3 for Campuslife.

SRM Institute of Science and Technology admissions are conducted on the basis of entrance tests. The admission for the flagship programs are held on the basis of SRMJEEE UG exam. Further, SRM MBA admissions are conducted on the basis of SRMJEEM test. The SRMJEEE PG test is conducted for the various SRMIST PG courses. The university also accepts scoring from nationally-held tests like CAT, TANCET, MAT, etc. for admissions.

As a state-open university, Krishna Kanta Handiqui State Open University offers distance/ part-time education among other open universities. Recognised by the Distance Education Bureau and the UGC, this open university in Uttarakhand offers more than 200 programmes at Certificate, Diploma, Degree, and Doctoral levels in Open and Distance Learning (ODL) and Online Learning (OL) modes. The University offers scholarships based on merit and need. In addition to that, KKHSOU also provides good placement opportunities along with assistance before and during placement drives. Therefore, it is considered one of the top universities to study at.

Requirement as such is not entertained based on the scholarships available for distance undergraduate programmes under Acharya Nagarjuna University Centre for Distance Education (ANUCDE). Generally, students would have to search for external scholarships offered by the government or private organizations, usually based on merit, need or community. Some of these scholarships may even be valid for distance education students at state and national levels. Hence it is suggested that students check for any updates on financial aid or scholarships on the university's official website.

After JEE session 2 is completed, only those candidates who are aiming for IITs need to start preparing for JEE Advanced after clearing JEE Main. Those who are above the 98th percentile should start preparing for JEE Advanced as soon as possible. Those below this, between the 95th and 98th percentile, should focus on attempting more mock tests and previous year question papers so that they have a better chance of clearing JEE Advanced

The list of accepted entrance exams are mentioned below:

• CAT
• CMAT
• ACPC Admission
• JEE Main
• GUJCET
• NEET

Candidates must have valid scores in accepted entrance exams to get admission to various courses at Sabarmati University. 

Some of the top courses offered at TMV are as follows:-

• Bachelor of Parmacy (B.Pharma)
• Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA)
• Bachelor of Science (B.Sc)
• Masters of Computer Applications (MCA)
• Masters of Business and Administration (MBA/PGDCM)
• Bachelor of Education (B.Ed)
• Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
• Bachelor of Business and Administration (BBA)
• Master of Arts (MA)

These all course have the sub categories like BA in classical music, Japanese language, mass media, mass communication, etc. Thus a candidate can look for the subcategories that one is interested in for further admission process.

Students abiding at Periyar University hostels are certainly at an advantage when it comes to hostel facilities. The foundations for the Adhiyaman Men's Hostel and Periyar Maniyammai Women's Hostel were laid in 2007. The hostels are secured by the wardens as well as deputy wardens and mess facility is available to the students. For girl students, a second hostel, the New Women's Hostel, has been completed in 2019.

Survival at Karnataka State Open University as a fresher is quite easy. It is an open university, hence visiting the university is not mandatory. Students can study while sitting in the comfort of their houses. As freshers, students may find difficulty in navigating the online learning management systems but worry not counsellors are available for complete guidance. 

The seats availability for offered courses at Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning goes up to 16650. Courses offerred by Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning are approved by eminent Government bodies such as AICTE.