Shivaji University Directorate of Distance Education (DDE) Kolhapur, is one of the most prestigious distance learning facilities in Maharashtra. The university comprises up to 279 affiliated colleges and recognized institutes. It manages and conducts various courses for students interested in distance learning. The courses offered by the Directorate of Distance Education (DDE) include B.A, B.Com, M.A, M.Com, MBA, and M.Sc in mathematics. The top courses offered through the Directorate of Distance Education are the MBA and EMBA courses. The applications for these courses can be accessed through the university’s online portal. 

Shivaji University Distance Education Courses

Shivaji University Distance Education offers seven courses across a wide range of streams to its students. These courses are listed below along with their specializations. 

Courses Specialization Duration
B.A (Language) English, Hindi, Marathi, Urdu, Ardhamagadhi, Sanskrit 3 years
B.A (Social Science) History, Economics, Sociology, Political Science, Philosophy, Education 3 years
B.Sc Mathematics 3 years
B.Com Commerce 3 years
M.A (Language) English, Hindi, Marathi, Urdu, Ardhamagadhi, Sanskrit 2 years
M.A (Social Science) History, Economics, Sociology, Political Science, Philosophy, Education 2 years
M.Sc Mathematics 2 years
MBA Marketing Management, Financial Management, HRM, Production & Operations Management 2 years
M.Com Commerce 2 years
MBA Execcutive HRM, Insurance & Risk Management, Industrial Management, Management of Higher Education, Financial Management Hospital Management 2 years

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Shivaji University Distance Education Admission 

Centre of Distance Education, Shivaji Univesity usually commences its admissions from the month of August. Interested candidates are requested to log on to the Distance Education section under www.unishivaji.ac.in and check Online Notice Board for details related to the application form, admission schedule, contact sessions, course material, and exam schedule.

Candidates should follow the application procedure for successful registration in a course or entrance test. The registration process requires:

  • Candidate to apply online through the official university website 
  • Payment of registration fee via online mode or demand draft.
  • Filling up the online registration form and submitting it in person or by post at Centre for Distance Education at Kolhapur with the DD or fee payment receipt.

Note: The registration or eligibility fee for a course is INR 50/ 75/ 100/- for candidates from Maharashtra/Shivaji University, INR 300 for candidates outside Maharashtra/other Indian University and INR 500 for foreign candidates, whichever be the case.

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Shivaji University Distance Education Scholarships

Shivaji University is the first-ever University to offer scholarships to the Postgraduate and Undergraduate students of its affiliated colleges. Every year it offers 500 scholarships of INR. 5,000 or INR. 10,000 each to its deserving students. Apart from all these scholarships, Shivaji University also helps the candidates in availing of the scholarships offered by Central and State Government.

Shivaji University offers its students the following scholarships:

  • Shivaji University Merit Scholarship Scheme (SUMS) 
  • Dr. Appasaheb Pawar Merit Scholarship

Shivaji University Distance Education Facilities

Shivaji University boasts a campus of 853 acres which houses a number of prominent facilities for the use of the students and faculty. Some of them are as follows:

  • E-Learning: The institute also provides the Distance Learning students with a number of courses that can be accessed online. This facility includes online video lectures on all the subjects studied by them, as well as audios, downloadable text materials and assignments. There also courses that aid in the preparation for various entrance exams that are made available to the desiring students.
  • Laboratories: SUK also has a number of well-developed labs for the students that allow them to extend their practical knowledge of various subjects. These are well maintained and managed by the concerned faculty.  
  • Library: The institute has quite a prestigious library of 10,601 sq. km. There are a vast number of books, documents, journals and databases that aid the efforts of the students as well as the faculty. The library hosts 2.9 lakhs books, 283 journals, and 5000+ E-journals. There are also Xerox, scanning and printing services made available for the use of the students and faculty.

Shivaji University Distance Education FAQs

Ques. Is Shivaji Distance University Open Education Degree Certified?

Ans. Yes, Shivaji University’s open education degree certified by UGC.

Ques. What are some helpful tips for students starting their first year at Shivaji Distance University?

Ans: Start study for university exam as early as possible if you want to good marks. Most important 75% attendance. Lots of the factors are dependents on attendance only. One of them is your internal marks.

Ques. How can I get my BE degree certificate from the Shivaji Distance university if I haven’t collected it for the past two years?

Ans: Fill out the online form for Degree collection and submit it. You can either wait for the University’s convocation date or request home delivery of the certificate.

Ques. From where I can get the access for my Shivaji Distance University assignments?

Ans. You can get the assignment from clicking on this link http://www.unishivaji.ac.in/distedu/Assignments