Directorate of Distance Education, Dravidian University was founded in 2008 at Chittor District of Andhra Pradesh to provide quality education in distance mode. It offers a plethora of UG, PG, and PG Diploma courses in various disciplines. DDE offers B.A, B.Com, BBA, BCA, B.Lib, and B.Sc. at the UG level, and at the PG level, it offers M.A, MCA, M.Com, M.Sc., MBA, M.Lib, and PG Diploma courses. Admissions to all these courses are based on the performance of the students in the qualifying examinations. Application forms can be filled in through offline mode.

Dravidian University DDE Highlights

Established in| Institute type 2008 | Public
Affiliated to Dravidian University
Approval UGC, DEB
Courses Offered UG, PG, and PG Diploma 
Application mode Offline
Admission Criteria Direct Admission
Official Website www.dravidianuniversity.ac.in

Dravidian University DDE Courses

Directorate of Distance Education, Dravidian University offers the following courses at the UG and PG level:

Courses Details 
B.A
  • Duration: 3 years
  • Eligibility: Intermediate (10+2) or its equivalent 
  • Selection Criteria: Merit-based
  • Subjects offered: 
  • Economics/History/Political Science 
  • Economics/Public Administration/Political Science 
  • Economics/Public Administration/ Sociology 
  • Economics/History/Sociology 
  • Economics/Political Science/ Sociology 
  • History/Political Science/Sociology 
  • Public Administration/Political Science/ Sociology 
  • Public Administration/Political Science/History 
  • English/Economics/Public Administration 
  • English/Economics/Political Science 
  • English/History/Political Science 
  • English/Political Science/Public Administration 
  • Telugu/History/Sociology 
  • Telugu/History/Political Science 
  • Telugu/Political Science/ Public Administration 
  • Telugu/Economics/ Political Science
  • Mathematics/ Economics/ Statistics
B.Com
  • Duration: 3 years
  • Specializations: Computers, General
  • Eligibility: Intermediate (10+2) or its equivalent
  • Selection Criteria: Merit-based
BBM
  • Duration: 3 years
  • Eligibility: 10+2 or equivalent with Commerce
  • Selection Criteria: Merit-based
BCA
  • Duration: 3 years
  • Eligibility: 10+2 or equivalent with Maths
  • Selection Criteria: Merit-based
B.Lib.
  • Duration: 1 year
  • Eligibility: Any Bachelor Degree
  • Selection Criteria: Merit-based
B.Sc.
  • Duration: 3 years
  • Eligibility: 10+2 or equivalent course with Maths/Concerned Subjects
  • Subjects offered: 
    • Maths/Physics/Chemistry
    • Maths/Physics/Computer Science
    • Maths/Statistics/Computer Science
    • Botany/Zoology/Chemistry
  • Selection Criteria: Merit-based
M.A
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Eligibility: Any Bachelor Degree with Telugu/Kannada/English/Hindi as subjects as required
  • Subjects offered: 
    • Telugu 
    • Kannada 
    • English 
    • Hindi 
    • Sociology 
    • Economics 
    • History 
    • Public Administration 
    • Political Science 
    • Social Work 
  • Selection Criteria: Merit-based
MCA
  • Duration: 3 years
  • Eligibility: Any Bachelor Degree with Maths
  • Selection Criteria: Merit-based
M.Com
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Eligibility: Any Bachelor Degree with Commerce
  • Selection Criteria: Merit-based
M.Sc.
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Eligibility: A Bachelor degree in the concerned subject
  • Subjects offered: 
    • Physics 
    • Chemistry 
    • Botany 
    • Zoology 
    • Maths 
    • Psychology
  • Selection Criteria: Merit-based
MBA
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Eligibility: Any Bachelor degree
  • Specializations: Human Resource Management/ Marketing Management/ Financial Management
  • Selection Criteria: Merit-based
M.Lib.I.Sc
  • Duration: 1 year
  • Eligibility: Bachelor degree in B.Lib.I.Sc
  • Selection Criteria: Merit-based
PG Diploma
  • Duration: 3 years
  • Eligibility: Any Degree
  • Specializations: Computer Applications, Business Administration
  • Selection Criteria: Merit-based

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Dravidian University DDE Admission

The admissions into different courses are based on the marks obtained in the last qualifying exam. There will be no separate entrance exam for admission into the various undergraduate, postgraduate or PG courses. Admission into all courses is open to all the citizens of India. 

In-service candidates employed by any private, central, or state government institution may also apply for courses offered by the DDE. 

How to apply?

  • Download the application form from the official website of the DDE.
  • The application form along with the prospectus can also be collected from the office of DDE Dravidian University or from the Study Centers of DDE.
  • Pay an Application fee of INR 350 via DD drawn on any nationalized bank in favor of, Director, DDE, Dravidian University, payable at Kuppam.
  • Send the duly filled application forms with all enclosures by post to

The Director, Directorate of Distance Education (DDE),

Dravidian University, Srinivasavanam,

Kuppam- 517 426 Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh.

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Dravidian University DDE FAQs

Ques. Where can I obtain the study materials for DDE courses at Dravidian University DDE?

Ans. Course material for all UG and PG courses will be supplied in both Telugu and English medium to the Study Centre. The students have to collect them from their respective Study Centers, on payment of the total fee as prescribed in the prospectus against each subject.

Ques. Whom should I contact in case of any issues queries related to Dravidian University DDE admission?

Ans. In case of any queries regarding the admission, candidates can contact the authorities at the phone number: 9396681367. Alternatively, candidates may also reach out at the email address: dravidian.registrar@gmail.com.

Ques. How do I change the address for communication once the application form is submitted at Dravidian University DDE?

Ans. All the correspondence will be made to the student's address as mentioned in the application form. If there is any change in address, it should be informed to the Director, DDE, Dravidian University, Kuppam at the earliest.

Ques. Can I seek re-admission if I discontinue the course midway at Dravidian University DDE?

Ans. The candidates who discontinued or defaulted the payment of tuition fee, during the academic year, can seek re-admission by submitting the application in the prescribed proforma. Payment of INR 500 has to be made towards registration and re-admission. 

Ques. What is the fee structure of the various courses at Dravidian University DDE?

Ans. The fee structure can vary from INR 1800 to INR 13200 depending on the course enrolled in. Students may check the detailed structure in the prospectus on the official website.