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.

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.

Yes, the degrees offered by Directorate of Distance Education DDE are valid for government jobs because all the DDE's programs are approved by the AICTE,New Delhi and the Distance Education Bureau (DEB) UGC, New Delhi. Pondicherry University is recognised by the UGC. The Government of India governs Pondicherry University through the Ministry of Human Resource Management (MHRD).

The last date to apply for DDE Pondicherry University admission for the 2024-25 academic year is 15th October 2024.

 Students can apply for admission online through the DDE portal on the Pondicherry University website. They can also visit a DDE Spot Admission Centre with the required documents. 

 Students can verify their certificates online at a scheduled time or at a Spot Admission Centre.

For more information kindly contact the Admission cell of the University 

The average salary offered to students for an MBA at the Directorate of Distance Education (DDE) Pondicherry University in session 2023 was INR 6.5 LPA.

In 2024, IFFCO Tokio placed eight MBA students in the Insurance Management program at Pondicherry University with an annual package of INR 6 lakh. The students were offered the role of Management Trainee.

For more information kindly visit the University's official website or contact the placement cell of the University.

The application fee for the BA in English course at the Directorate of Distance Education (DDE) under Pondicherry University is INR 200 for the general category candidates, INR 125 for SC/ST candidates.

There is no fee applicable for differently abled candidates.