Andhra University SDE Admission 2021: Application, Courses, Eligibility
Andhra University has a School of Distance Education (SDE) that offers UG, PG, diploma and certificate level programmes in the fields of Arts, Science, Commerce, Management, Computer Applications, etc. through distance learning mode.
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Andhra University SDE admission to the above-mentioned programmes is done basis merit and marks obtained in the qualifying examination. Further, admission to BA and BCom courses is also done basis a Common Entrance Exam. Admission to MBA and MCA programmes at Andhra University SDE is done basis AP ICET entrance exam.
As of now, there are 34 study centres for meeting the needs of students pursuing distance learning from Andhra University. The core activities of these study centres include the sale of application forms, solving students queries, face-to-face interactions, etc.
| Important The School of Distance Education (SDE) at Andhra University conducts Personal Contact Programme (PCP) for 15 days every year. It is mandatory for students to attend the PCP (wherever applicable). Further, candidates need to secure at least 40% aggregate to pass the examination. |
- Andhra University SDE Admission 2021
- Andhra University SDE UG Courses 2021
- Andhra University SDE PG Courses 2021
- Andhra University SDE Admission 2021: PG Diploma Courses
- Andhra University SDE Admission 2021: Diploma and Certificate Courses
- Andhra University SDE Application Process 2021
Andhra University SDE Admission 2021
Andhra University admission to distance learning courses is done basis merit and marks obtained in the qualifying examination. However, admission to BA and BCom courses is also done basis BA BCom Common Entrance Exam.
Further, admission to MBA and MCA programmes at Andhra University SDE is done basis AP ICET entrance exam.
All eligible candidates need to fill the application form and send it to the office of SDE, Andhra University.
Andhra University SDE UG Courses 2021
Andhra University offers UG programmes in the fields of Arts, Science and Commerce. The course-wise specialisations, eligibility and fee details of all the programmes are presented below:
Andhra University UG SDE Admission 2021: BA, BSc, BCom
Andhra University offers BA, BSc and BCom courses through distance mode in different specialisations. Admission to these UG programmes is done basis merit. Further, admission to BA and BCom programmes is also done basis a Common Entrance Exam.
The course-wise eligibility and fee details of the UG programmes at SDE are presented below:
| Course |
Eligibility |
Fee in Rs |
|---|---|---|
| BA |
Class 12 pass in any discipline |
7,100 |
| BSc (Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Physics, Mathematics) |
Class 12 pass in Science stream |
14,000 |
| BCom |
Class 12 pass in relevant stream |
8,400 |
Andhra University SDE BA Specialisation
Candidates can choose any one following combination as a specialisation for the BA course at Andhra University SDE:
| BA Specialisations |
|
|---|---|
| History, Economics, Politics |
History, Politics, Sociology |
| History, Public Administration, Politics |
Public Administration, Politics, Sociology |
| History, Economics, Telugu |
Mathematics, Politics, Economics |
| History, Politics, English |
Hindi, History, Politics |
| Public Administration, Politics, English |
Politics, Economics, Geography |
| Economics, Politics, English |
Politics, Public Administration, Geography |
| History, Politics, Telugu |
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Andhra University SDE PG Courses 2021
Andhra University offers PG programmes in the fields of Arts, Science, Commerce, Management, Mass Communication, Education, etc. through distance mode. Admission to the PG courses at Andhra University SDE is done basis merit and marks obtained in the qualifying exam. Admission to MBA and MCA programmes at Andhra University SDE is done basis AP ICET entrance exam.
The course-wise specialisations, eligibility and fee details of the PG programmes through distance mode are presented below:
Andhra University PG SDE Admission 2021: MA, MSc, MCom
Andhra University offers MA, MSc and MCom courses through distance mode, and admission to these courses is done basis merit and marks obtained in the qualifying exam. The course-wise eligibility and fee details of the MA, MSc and MCom programmes are presented below:
| Course |
Eligibility |
Fee in Rs |
|---|---|---|
| MA |
Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline |
8,000 |
| MCom |
Bachelor’s degree in any discipline |
8,000 |
| MSc |
BSc degree in relevant discipline |
25,000 |
Andhra University SDE MA and MSc Specialisations
The specialisations offered in the MA and MSc programmes are listed below:
| MA Specialisations |
|
|---|---|
| English |
Politics |
| Hindi |
Public Administration |
| Telugu |
Sociology |
| History |
Philosophy |
| Economics |
Mathematics |
| MSc Specialisations |
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| Psychology |
Zoology |
| Botany |
Physics |
| Organic Chemistry |
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Andhra University PG SDE Admission 2021: MBA, MCA
Andhra University admission to MBA and MCA programmes is done basis AP ICET entrance exam. The specialisations, eligibility and fee details of the MBA and MCA programmes are presented below:
| Course |
Eligibility Criteria |
Fee in Rs |
|---|---|---|
| MBA (Finance, HRM, Marketing) |
Bachelor’s degree with 50% aggregate |
35,000 |
| MBA (Hospital Administration) |
Bachelor’s degree with 50% aggregate |
50,000 |
| Executive MBA (Finance, HRM, Marketing) |
Bachelor’s degree with 50% aggregate with two years of experience |
35,000 |
| MCA |
Bachelor’s degree with 50% aggregate and candidates must have studied Mathematics at Class 2 level |
45,000 |
Andhra University SDE Admission 2021: LLM, B.Ed, MHRM, MJMC
Andhra University offers LLM, B.Ed, MHRM and MJC courses through distance mode. Admission to LLM, MHRM and MJMC courses is done basis merit whereas admission to B.Ed course is done basis an entrance exam.
The eligibility and fee details of the above-mentioned programmes are presented below:
| Course |
Eligibility Criteria |
Fee |
|---|---|---|
| LLM |
LLB degree from a recognised university |
15,000 |
| MHRM |
Bachelor’s degree in any discipline |
17,000 |
| MJMC |
Bachelor’s degree in any discipline |
12,000 |
| B.Ed |
Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of teaching experience |
35,000 |
Andhra University SDE Admission 2021: PG Diploma Courses
Andhra University offers PG diploma courses in the fields of Rural Studies, Management, Translation, etc. through distance education mode. Admission to the PG diploma programmes is done basis merit and marks obtained in the qualifying examination.
The course-wise eligibility and fee details of the PG diploma programmes are presented below:
| Common Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline. |
| Course |
Fee in Rs |
|---|---|
| PG Diploma in Co-operation and Rural Studies |
5,000 |
| PG Diploma in Functional English |
4,000 |
| PG Diploma in Travel and Tourism Management |
5,000 |
| PG Diploma in Management of Voluntary Organizations |
5,000 |
| PG Diploma in Computer Programming & Applications |
8,000 |
| PG Diploma in Translation |
4,000 |
| PG Diploma in Environmental Studies |
5,000 |
| PG Diploma in Management |
10,000 |
| PG Diploma in Disaster Management |
5,000 |
| PG Diploma in Functional Hindi and Translation |
5,000 |
Note: Candidates must have studies Telegu and Hindi subjects for the PG Diploma in Translation and PG Diploma in Functional Hindi and Translation courses.
Andhra University SDE Admission 2021: Diploma and Certificate Courses
Andhra University admission to diploma and certificate through distance mode is done basis merit and marks obtained in the qualifying examination. For the certificate programmes, the SDE conducts an entrance test. The course-wise eligibility and fee details of the diploma and certificate programmes are presented below:
| Diploma Courses |
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|---|---|---|
| Course |
Eligibility Criteria |
Fee in Rs |
| Diploma in Music |
Class 12 pass |
6,000 |
| Diploma in Spoken Hindi and Translation |
Class 12 pass with Hindi as a subject |
4,000 |
| Certificate Courses |
||
| Course |
Eligibility Criteria |
Fee in Rs |
| Certificate in Office Automation & Accounting |
BA / BCom degree from a recognised university |
2,500 |
| Certificate in Office Automation & Internet Technologies |
Class 12 pass or BA / BCom degree |
2,500 |
Andhra University SDE Application Process 2021
The Andhra University SDE application process 2021 is explained below in a step-wise way:
Documents Required
The list of documents required at the time of sending the application form is as follows:
- Provisional certificate of the qualifying examination
- Recent passport size photographs
- Demand Draft of application fee
- Class 10th passing certificate

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