Pondicherry University Distance Education: Admission 2023, Courses, Fees, Reviews, Scholarship

Q: In what name does the application demand draft have to be made for Pondicherry University Distance Education?

The Demand Draft for the fee should be drawn in favor of The Finance Officer, Pondicherry University, Puducherry payable at Puducherry or DDE copy of challan paid in the DDE A/C no. 413264239 at Indian Bank, Pondicherry University.

Q: How do I contact Pondicherry University Distance Education for more details?

The mailing address of the college is:The DirectorDirectorate of Distance EducationPondicherry UniversityPuducherry-605 014.You can also contact them at 0413 2654438/439 or email them at director.dde@pondiuni.edu.in.

Pondicherry University Distance Education covers UG, PG and PG diploma Programs in Arts, Commerce and Management. Admission to these courses is strictly based on merit except for Pondicherry University DDE MBA course, where CAT is accepted by the university for granting admission. The application process is in both Online & Offline mode. The Admission process usually commences in June for the Academic year or in January. The programs offered via Pondicherry University Distance Education are recognized by the AICTE, UGC & AIU, New Delhi. The university provides quality study materials for all the subjects along with standard textbooks of premier publishers for select subjects. Check: Pondicherry University Distance Education Admission

The DDE program has a placement cell to impart skill development webinars, along with that the university arranges Bi-annual Job fairs to get placed in suitable jobs. Pondicherry University DDE is the first in India to conduct Job Fairs for Distance Learners. Pondicherry University Distance Education offers amenities like a library & scholarships. Students coming from reservation categories can avail various scholarships from the respective State/ UT Government, of which the student is a permanent resident. Apart from this, there are 100% fee concessions for the students who are physically challenged. Check: Pondicherry University Courses & Fees

Pondicherry University DDE & 9 reputed college or institutes have tied up a knot to provide Twinning programs, these partner institutions are Twinning Center that organizes all the important tasks on behalf of the University including admissions, the conduct of classes during weekends, semester examinations under the strict supervision and guidance of the Pondicherry University. Pondicherry University Distance Education also includes a spot admission process and the university has a total number of 31 spot admission centers. The university provides Online Personal Contact Programme classes, Video lectures that are uploaded on DDE YouTube Channel and DDE Website so that students can access them at any time. Read more: Pondicherry University DDE Results

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Pondicherry University Distance Education Courses
Pondicherry University Distance Education Admission
Pondicherry University Distance Education Scholarships
Pondicherry University Distance Education FAQs

Pondicherry University Distance Education Courses

The University offers 3 UG programs and 3 PG programs in the disciplines of Arts, Ccommerce and Management. The details of the programs are mentioned below:

Course	Details	Fees (Total)
B.Com	Duration: 3 years Eligibility: 10+2 Selection Criteria: Merit Based	INR 9,975
BBA	Duration: 3 years Eligibility: 10+2 Selection Criteria: Merit Based	INR 9,975
BA	Duration: 3 years Eligibility: 10+2 Selection Criteria: Merit Based	INR 9,975
M.Com	Duration: 2 years Eligibility: BCom/ BBA/ BBM/ BISM/ BA(Economics)/ MBA or any UG degree with CA as a subject Selection Criteria: Merit Based	INR 11,425
MA	Duration: 2 years Eligibility: Any Bachelor’s Degree Selection Criteria: Merit Based	INR 11,425
MBA	Duration: 2 years Eligibility: Bachelor’s Degree with 50% Selection Criteria: Based on Merit / CAT score	INR 40,000

Pondicherry University Distance Education Admissions

Admissions to all courses are on the basis of merit in the previous examination. For the MBA course, the CAT scores are also considered. Applications are accepted twice a year, online as well as offline.

How to Apply?

Visit the online official website to get the application form or obtain the form free of cost from the PU Distance Education office in the prospectus.
Fill in the form with all the required personal and academic details.
Attach or upload the required documents in the given specifications.
Make a payment through Demand Draft or through online Challan.

Pondicherry University Distance Education Scholarships

Some of the fee concessions and scholarships that eligible students can avail of include:

Physically Challenged are given 100% Tuition fee Concession.
50% Tuition fee concession is extended to:
- University’s Non-teaching employees.
- Defense personnel in Indian Armed and Paramilitary forces
- Widows
- Deserted women
- Prisoners
- Trans-genders
State/ UT government offers various scholarships for SC/ ST students.

Pondicherry University Distance Education FAQs

Ques. Can a student get Spot Admission to Pondicherry University Distance Education?

Ans. Yes, spot admission is provided by the university, on a provisional basis. Candidates can directly go to the Principal or his representative at the Admission Centre with a Fee Payment receipt, original, and self-attested photocopy of documents.

Ques. In what name does the application demand draft have to be made for Pondicherry University Distance Education?

Ans. The Demand Draft for the fee should be drawn in favor of “The Finance Officer, Pondicherry University, Puducherry” payable at Puducherry or DDE copy of challan paid in the DDE A/C no. 413264239 at Indian Bank, Pondicherry University.

Ques. What are the Personal Contact Programs of Pondicherry University Distance Education?

Ans. Personal Contact Programs (PCP) are optional classes held at multiple centers all over India for the courses. This includes a total of 40 hours of PCP classes for MBA; 30 hours for Non-semester PG and 25 hours for UG are organized per semester/year.

Ques. How do I contact Pondicherry University Distance Education for more details?

Ans. The mailing address of the college is:

The Director

Directorate of Distance Education

Pondicherry University

Puducherry-605 014.

You can also contact them at 0413 –2654438/439 or email them at director.dde@pondiuni.edu.in.

Ques. What are the student support services provided by Pondicherry University Distance Education?

Ans. Pondicherry University Distance Education program offers several student support services such as Personal Contact Programs, Placement Cell, Scholarship, Grievance Redressal Cell, Counseling & Official Transcription.

Ques. How are the faculties of Pondicherry University Distance Education?

Ans. The faculty members of Pondicherry University Distance Education are well-accomplished & have done higher studies in their respective fields. The faculty pool provides adequate knowledge that is required by the students along with support & guidance. Check: Pondicherry University DDE Faculty

Part Time Courses

Top Courses	Total Fees	Eligibility	Application Dates
MBA (Finance) +7 More MBA Courses	₹40,000	Graduation	1 Feb - 31 Mar 2024
M.A (English) +2 More M.A Courses	₹11,425	Graduation	1 Feb - 31 Mar 2024
BA (Economics) +4 More BA Courses	₹9,975	10+2	1 Feb - 31 Mar 2024
B.Com	₹9,975	10+2	1 Feb - 31 Mar 2024
BBA	₹9,975	10+2	1 Feb - 31 Mar 2024

Top Courses, Fees & Eligibility

Duration2 Year(s)

Exams accepted

CAT

Application Date1 Feb - 31 Mar 2024

EligibilityGraduation