Annamalai University

Yes, Annamalai University is a public university, making Annamalai University DDE also a public entity. It receives funding primarily from the state government of Tamil Nadu. This funding is allocated to support the university's various academic and administrative functions, including infrastructure development, faculty salaries, research activities, student scholarships, and other operational expenses.

Getting into Annamalai University DDE typically isn't tough because, unlike on-campus programs, most distance education programs don't require entrance exams. Selection to the course of interest is based on meeting the minimum eligibility criteria. However, there are exceptions - for some Master's programs (like MBA, MCA), you might need scores from entrance exams like TANCET (Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test).

Annamalai University DDE does not have a traditional placement cell per se, like the regular, campus-based programmes. However, the departmental placement cell and the university placement cell organize training programs regularly to help students acquire necessary skills. These programs aim to develop soft skills, boost self-confidence, and enhance technical skills. Experts from various fields are invited to conduct these training sessions, ensuring students are well-prepared for future employment opportunities.

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.

No Annamalai University does not have a centre in Kolkata. Annamalai University is a state university located in Annamalai Nagar, Tamil Nadu, India. It is a large residential university with a sprawling campus of nearly 1000 acres and offers various undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral courses in various fields such as arts, science, engineering, agriculture, marine sciences, and physical education. The university is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and accredited by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with an 'A+' grade

Distance Education BFA Course­ at Annamalai University is available based totally on me­rit. To apply for the BFA packages, candidates should entire­ the application form and put up the require­d files, which includes their degre­e or provisional certificate, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade­ marksheets, transfer ce­rtificate, nearby identification card, Aadhaar card, and a rece­nt passport-sized photo. The sele­ction for the BFA courses is dete­rmined by the marks received within the­ 10 + 2 exam.