Directorate of Distance Education, Pondicherry University

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.

These courses are probably the best suited for housewives from DDE Pondicherry University:

PG Diploma in Computer Applications

PG Diploma in Hospital Management 

PG Diploma in Nutrition and Dietetics

PG Diploma in Yoga Education

PG Diploma in Functional Hindi & Translation

PG Diploma in Rural Development

PG Diploma in T.V. Production

PG Diploma in Statistical & Research Methods

PG Diploma in Media & Communication

PG Diploma in Human Rights

PG Diploma in Women's Studies

PG Diploma in Industrial Relations & Labour Law

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.

There is no such thing as the 'best' degree course. DDE Pondicherry does offer 8 degree courses under the undergraduate course and 4 courses under the post graduate course. The university is mainly known for its MBA course under which there are 8 streams to choose from which can be completed through two modes which is either the conventional/direct mode or the twinning mode.