Centre for Distance and Online Education, Maharshi Dayanand University Eligibility

For admission to MKU DDE BA courses, students must begin with an eligibility check. As per the official website, the eligibility criteria differ slightly for a few specialisations. Check below to know the course-wise eligibility criteria:

• BA in History/Political Science/Economics/Journalism and Mass Communication/Public Administration/Sociology: Must have completed Class 12 from a recognised board or completed a three-year Diploma course
• BA in English: Passed Class 12 from a recognised board
• BA in Tamil: Completed Class 12 with Tamil as a subject

The eligibility criteria may vary depending on the MBA program. For example the MBA in international business programme requires a valid  CAT score, while the MBA in the hospital management programme requires a specific degree  or two years of work experience.

The eligibility criteria for the Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communication (BJMC) program at the Directorate of Distance Education (DDE) of Pondicherry University is to have passed 10+2 or 11+1. 

Students can apply for the program online through the DDE portal on the Pondicherry University website or by visiting a DDE Spot Admission Centre.

Here are some other things to know about the DDE program: 

The medium of instruction is English. 

 The course is three years long, but the maximum duration to complete it is six years. 

Eligibility for graduation in the Directorate of Distance Education (DDE) at Pondicherry University requires candidates to have completed their 10+2 education or an equivalent qualification from a recognized board. For postgraduate courses, a bachelor's degree in the relevant field is mandatory. Additionally, students must have completed the prescribed coursework, assignments, and examinations successfully within the given timeframe to qualify for graduation.

The DDE at Annamalai University offers an AICTE-approved MBA programme. The programme is offered with an option to choose five different specialisations. Students can pursue the programme as a cost-effective way to advance their skills and qualification. The MBA programme at DDE is offered with very low fees. Students who have a graduation degree from a UGC-approved university are eligible to apply for the programme. The admission is granted to the PG course on a merit-basis.