The Directorate of Distance Education, Bangalore University was established in the year 1976. Presently, it is running BA, B.Com., BBA at the UG level, MA, M.Com., M.Sc. courses at the PG level. Besides this, there are also Diploma, PG Diploma & Certificate courses. The courses are offered in Correspondence, Open University scheme & External scheme through distance mode. There are 39 study centres in Karnataka to provide quality education to the students.

Bangalore University DDE Highlights

Established | Institute Type 1976 | Public
Approved by UGC
Affiliation Bangalore University
Courses Offered UG, PG, PG Diploma, Diploma, Certificate
Admission Criteria Merit-based
Application Mode Offline
Official Website https://bu.online-ap1.com/

Bangalore University DDE Courses

Following are the courses offered by Directorate of Distance Education, Bangalore University:

Courses Details
BA
  • Duration: 3 years
  • Eligibility: 10+2 from a recognized board
  • Selection Criteria: Merit-based 
B.Com
  • Duration: 3 years
  • Eligibility: 10+2 from a recognized board
  • Selection Criteria: Merit-based
BBA
  • Duration: 3 years
  • Eligibility: 10+2 from a recognized board
  • Selection Criteria: Merit-based
M.A 
  • Subjects: English, Hindi, Kannada, Telugu, Urdu, Economics, History, Political Science, Sociology, Philosophy, French, Sanskrit
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Eligibility: BA with at least 40% aggregate marks & 50% in the concerned subject
  • Selection Criteria: Merit-based
M.Com
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Eligibility: B.Com/ BBA with 50% marks in the relevant subject 
  • Selection Criteria: Merit-based
M.Sc. 
  • Subjects: Mathematics
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Eligibility: B.Sc. with at least 40% aggregate marks & 50% in the concerned subject
  • Selection Criteria: Merit-based
Diploma 
  • Subjects: Applied Nutrition & Dietetics
  • Duration: 1 year
  • Eligibility: 10+2 from a recognized board
  • Selection Criteria: Merit-based
PG Diploma
  • Subjects: Human Resource Management, Marketing Management, Business Administration, Translation in Hindi 
  • Duration: 1 year
  • Eligibility: Graduation
  • Selection Criteria: Merit-based
Certificate
  • Subjects: Kannada, Nutrition & Dietetics
  • Duration: 1 year
  • Eligibility: 10th pass
  • Selection Criteria: Merit-based

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Bangalore University DDE Admission

Admission is offered based on candidates’ marks in the previous qualifying examination. The final selection is done after the verification of documents submitted by the candidates.

How to Apply?

  • Visit the official site of DDE Bangalore University
  • Download the application form
  • Fill up the form
  • Pay the fee of application through DD in favor of ‘Finance Officer, Bangalore University, Bengaluru
  • Submit the filled-in form along with all necessary documents & DD receipt to the office of the Directorate

Read more: Bangalore University DDE Admission

Bangalore University DDE Facilities

Library: Students registered in this Directorate can avail of the library facilities of the University Library. Students need to contact the Librarian of the University for further details.

Study Material: The Directorate provides Study Materials which helps to prepare for the exam better. Students must declare their choice of language during their admission.

Bangalore University DDE FAQs

Ques. Does DDE BU provide accommodation?

Ans. Candidates who will exams/ assignments/contact program need to make accommodation arrangements on their own. No, bus facility or hostel will be provided.

Ques. In which languages the study materials are provided?

Ans. The study materials are available in English or Kannada

Ques. What amount do I need to pay as an application Fee?

Ans. The fee of application is INR 750

Ques. In which medium the courses are offered?

Ans. MA & BA courses are offered in both English and Kannada medium. BBA, B.Com, M.Sc, M.Com, and Diploma courses are offered in English medium only.

Ques. What scholarships does the Directorate offer for reserved category students?

Ans. There is fee reimbursement to the unemployed SC/ST candidates of Karnataka district via the Social Welfare Department, Government of Karnataka.

Students wishing to receive the scholarship should apply to the Directorate with one set of photocopies of the below-mentioned documents attested by Gazetted Officer, within 30 days from the date of registration.

  1. Caste Certificate with Photograph, issued by competent authorities
  2. Income Certificate
  3. Previous years Mark sheets
  4. Identity Card and admission certificate