Centre for Distance and Online Education, Maharshi Dayanand University

After, completing a Bachelor of Business Administration from Pondicherry University Directorate of distance education, you can pursue jobs in finance, marketing, operations, healthcare, e-commerce and consulting.

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.

Yes, The directorate of distance education of pondicherry university offers a good MA in sociology program. The programme includes a curriculum that covers a sociology perspectives, theories and methods, as well as social research.

The fees for courses at Pondicherry University's directorate of distance education vary by course. They include registration, study materials, and tuition.

The total programme of UG programme is Rs. 9,975.

The total fee of PG programme is Rs. 11,425.

The Directorate of Distance Education at Pondicherry University offers a variety of courses including undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.

Some of the courses offered include, MBA, B.A., MSC, M.Com, B.Com, M.A.,

There is no age limit in particular to apply for admission to the university. However, the candidate must have a degree certificate from a UGC-recognized university.

In reference to the University's regulations, a student needs to secure a 50% aggregate marks to pass the MBA programme which includes both the internal assessment and end-semester examination marks. A minimum of 40% marks must be secured by the student in order to be considered as pass.

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. 

In 2025, DDE Pondicherry University was ranked 1201–1400th in the QS World University Rankings.

In 2024, DDE Pondicherry University was ranked 1001–1200th in the World University Rankings by THE. 

In 2024 it was ranked 101–150th in the NIRF rankings for the "Overall" category.

DDE stands for 'Directorate of Distance Education'. The course can be completed under the two modes that are offered by the university I.e the direct/conventional mode or the Twinning Programme – through authorized Institutions by the Pondicherry University.