Distance/Correspondence Courses in Humanities & Social Sciences in India

Karnataka State Open University, Lucknow has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:

Courses	Eligibility
UG Diploma	Candidate must have passed 10+2 from a recognized board.
M.Sc.	Candidate must be a graduate from a recognized college /university.
B.E. / B.Tech	Candidate must have passed 10+2 from a recognized board.
B.A.	Candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized school/board.
B.Com	Candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized school/board.
B.Lib.I.Sc.	Candidate must have passed graduation from a recognized University/Institute.
B.Sc.	Candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized school/board.
BBA	Candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized school/board.
BCA	Candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized school/board.

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.

North Orissa University-Directorate of Distance and Continuing Education is a well-known institution for M.A, B.A, MSW, MCA, MBA/PGDM, PG Diploma, B.Lib.I.Sc, M.Sc, B.Com courses. These programs are delivered by highly experienced faculty. As per Shiksha's verified reviews, North Orissa University-Directorate of Distance and Continuing Education has a rating of 3.8 on the basis of Shiksha-verified reviews by students. Not just this, it has also been rated 3 on Campus Life, 3 on Placements, 4 on Faculty and 5 on Infrastructure.

Overall seats across various courses at Centre for Distance and Virtual Learning, University of Hyderabad goes up to 100. Centre for Distance and Virtual Learning, University of Hyderabad offers Diploma and Certificate courses including 20 PG courses. These programs are offerred in Part Time mode.

Directorate of Distance and Continuing Education, Utkal University tuition fee ranges between INR 26,800 to INR 53,100. This fee is exclusive of other components such as Application Fee, Examination Fee, Security Deposit, Hostel Fee, etc. The fee is taken from the official website of the institute. However, it is still subject to change. Candidates are advised to visit the official website before applying to DDCE Odisha.

DDE Placement Cell is one of its kinds in the country, pioneering with new initiatives for the career enhancement of the distance learners. DDE has established an exclusive placement cell for the distance students. Based on the UGC regulations, Directorate of Distance Education, Pondicherry University is the First in India to conduct Job Fairs to the Distance learners. 

Wisdom School of Management, Bangalore has been rated 5 on Infrastructure parameter. Institute has a well supported campus with facilities such as Hospital / Medical Facilities, Library. Wisdom School of Management, Bangalore has also been rated 5 for Campuslife.

Indian School of Business Management and Administration, Bangalore is ranked among the top ten international B-schools and provides Management courses. The is affiliated with the Indian Society of Technical Education and recognised by the Council of Distance Learning India. Indian School of Business Management and Administration, Bangalore, is accredited by NDA. ISBM's curriculum combines academic knowledge with international perspectives, aiming to develop socially responsible leaders. The institute appoints well-trained and expert faculty members.

Indian School of Business Management and Administration Pune offers a 3-year Diploma in Business Management at the undergraduate level. The tuition fee for Diploma in Business Management is INR 15,900. This is exclusive of other expenses such as Application Fee, Examination Fee, Caution Money, etc. Although, the fee is taken from the official website, but is still subject to change. Candidates must visit the official website before applying to ISBM Pune.

ISBM Delhi admissions are held on the basis of merit obtained in the previous qualifying examination. Students can visit the official website to learn more about the course-specific eligibility and admission details. Candidates seeking UG admissions must clear their Higher Secondary/10+2 examinations and present valid scoring for admissions. For PG admissions, UG graduates can apply based on their merit in their degree examinations.

A 90% attendance to all classes programme wise is required in the MBA IB (full time) course. The waiver of attendance is only provided in case of medical or other emergencies. Hence, The Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) kolkata considers punctuality and attendance very important. 

Vaishno Devi Institute Of Studies has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:

Courses	Eligibility
MBA/PGDM	Candidate must be a graduate from a recognized college /university.
B.A.	Candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized school/board.
B.Com	Candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized school/board.
B.E. / B.Tech	Candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized school/board.
B.Ed	Candidate must have passed graduation from a recognized University/Institute.
B.Sc.	Candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized school/board.
BBA	Candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized school/board.
BCA	Candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized school/board.

Assayer Institute of Innovative Education has below criteria for taking admissions to it's various courses:

Courses	Eligibility
MBA/PGDM	Candidate must be a graduate from a recognized University.
B.A.	Candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized school/board.
B.Com	Candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized school/board.
B.Sc.	Candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized school/board.
BBA	Candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized school/board.
BCA	Candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized school/board.
BHM	Candidate must have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination from a recognized school/board.
B.E. / B.Tech	Lateral Entry Eligibility Candidates must have passed Diploma or B.Sc with Mathematics scoring minimum 50% marks in aggregate. Lateral Entry Exam UPSEE

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.

Mahatma Gandhi University, Bangalore is a well-known institution for Executive MBA/PGDM, M.Sc, M.A, M.Com, MBA/PGDM, UG Diploma, B.A, B.Com, B.Sc, BBA, BCA, PG Diploma, MCA courses. These programs are delivered by highly experienced faculty. As per Shiksha's verified reviews, Mahatma Gandhi University, Bangalore has a rating of 4 on the basis of Shiksha-verified reviews by students. Not just this, it has also been rated 4 on Campus Life, 4 on Placements, 4 on Faculty and 3 on Infrastructure.

N.M.S. Sermathai Vasan College For Women have rating of 3 for the faculty by students. It represents that Institute has decent, qualified and experienced faculty members.

Department of Distance Programmes, Jain Vishva Bharati Institute provides programmes including Certificate, M.A, B.A, B.Com in streams such as Humanities & Social Sciences, Law, Beauty & Fitness, Accounting & Commerce, and are excellent for students to build their careers. The institute has specializations in Human Rights & International Humanitarian Law, English.

The fees structure for programs offerred by the Shri Shankar Narayan Education Trust's College of Arts Commerce is INR 15285.

Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning, Delhi provides programmes including MBA/PGDM, PG Diploma, Certificate, D.Ed, UG Diploma in streams such as Business & Management Studies, Design, Banking, Finance & Insurance, Humanities & Social Sciences, IT & Software, Teaching & Education, and are excellent for students to build their careers. The institute has specializations in Supply Chain, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Human Resources, IT & Systems, International Business, Retail, Import & Export, Pre Primary Teacher Training (PPTT).

Wisdom School of Management, Gorakhpur is a good institution for MBA/PGDM, MSW, PG Diploma, M.Sc, M.A, M.Com, MCA, B.Ed, B.A, B.Com, B.Sc, BBA, BCA courses, and these programs are delivered by highly experienced faculty. Major specialization at Wisdom School of Management, Gorakhpur are HealthCare & Hospital, Physics.