Magadh University was established in 1962. Directorate of Distance Education Magadh University is made for the benefit of the students of South Asian countries who are not able to get admission as a regular student. Directorate of Distance Education Magadh University is a 

government university situated in Bodh Gaya, Bihar. 

Directorate of Distance Education Magadh University is approved by UGC- Distance Education Bureau (DEB), State Government of Bihar, and Raj Bhawan. The institute has been accredited by ‘NAAC’ with a ‘C’ grade with a score of 1.7. 

The institute offers Bachelors of Education(B.Ed), M. A. in Education, BLIS, MLIS, and PG programs. Admission is offered based on marks obtained on the previous examinations and for admissions in Bachelors of Education(B.Ed), Directorate of Distance Education Magadh University conducts an Entrance Examination.

Directorate of Distance Education Magadh University-[DDE MU] Highlights

Established 1935
Institute Type Public
Approved by UGC-Distance Education Bureau, State Government of Bihar and Raj Bhawan
Affiliated to Magadh University, Gaya
Campus Area 3 Acres
Admission Criteria  Merit-based and Entrance Exam
Faculty 31
Application mode  Online
Courses offered Bachelors of Education(B.Ed), M. A. in Education, BLIS, MLIS, and PG programs
Popular Courses PG programs
Facilities available Library & Reading Room, Conference Hall, Canteen, Lab, etc 
Email  directorddemu1@gmail.com 
Official Website  https://www.mudde.org/index.html 
Contact 0631-2200491

Directorate of Distance Education Magadh University-[DDE MU] Courses Offered

Directorate of Distance Education Magadh University-[DDE MU] offers both Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses. Tabulated below are the details of the same:

Course Details
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) (ODL) Duration- 2 years
Eligibility: Candidate must have graduated with at least 50% marks in Bachelor’s or Master's Degree in streams such as Science/Social Science/Commerce/Humanity. Candidates must have done any teaching program recognized by the National Council Of Teacher Education in a face to face mode.
Selection Criteria-Entrance Exam
Masters of Education (M.A. in Education) (ODL) Duration- 2 years
Eligibility- Candidates must have completed a Bachelor’s degree or any other qualification recognized by the Academic Council of Magadh University.
Selection Criteria - Merit-based
Specializations: Economics, Hindi, History, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Education
Bachelor of Library and Information Science (BLIS) (ODL)

Duration- 1 year
Eligibility - Candidates must have passed 10+2 from a recognized board is eligible for this course. A person, who has completed their graduation from a recognized university with at least 50% aggregate marks.
Selection Criteria - Merit-based
Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) (ODL) Duration - 1 year
Eligibility - Candidates must have graduated with a Bachelor of Library and Information Science Degree is preferred more. Candidates must have completed any bachelor’s degree from a recognized university are also eligible.
Selection Criteria - Merit-based 
Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed) Duration - 2 years
Eligibility - Candidates must have passed 10+2 from a recognized board with at least 50% minimum marks.

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Directorate of Distance Education Magadh University-[DDE MU] Admission Process

Admissions at Directorate of Distance Education Magadh University-[DDE MU] are offered based on marks obtained in previous examinations and also on the entrance examination for the Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) Degree.

How to Apply?

  • The candidates can download the application form from the official website of the Directorate of Distance Education, Magadh University.
  • The application form can also be collected from the office counter of the college or any designated center approved by the college by depositing cash or demand draft of Rs 500/-.
  • The students who are unable to visit the college for the application process can send in a self stamped registered envelope with a demand draft of Rs 500/-.
  • Candidates then have to fill in their personnel and academic details. 
  • After filling the application form, you have to send the form along with the mentioned documents to the address Directorate of distance education Magadh University, Bodh-Gaya(Bihar), PIN 824 243 by registered or speed post.

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Directorate of Distance Education Magadh University-[DDE MU] Scholarships

Directorate of Distance Education Magadh University-[DDE MU] offers students scholarships who struggle to continue their higher education. 

The students who have passed 10+2 with at least 80% aggregate marks and where the annual income should be equal to or less than Rs 1 Lakh are considered for Scholarships.

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Directorate of Distance Education Magadh University-[DDE MU] Facilities

Following are the facilities offered by the institute to cater to the need of the students and the faculty members:

  1. Library and Reading Room: The library has 8000 books, 25 national and international journals, and many magazines and e-books are available in the library. Other written materials such as Handbooks, Reports, Data books, and encyclopedias are also available. 
  2. Classrooms: All the classrooms in the institution are spacious, air-conditioned and has system for PowerPoint presentation. 
  3. Conference Hall: Dr. Radhakrishnan Conference hall is a spacious well-constructed hall on campus with a seating capacity of 25 and all the latest equipments 
  4. ET/ICT Lab: The ET/ICT lab on the campus has all the latest equipment like Projector, OHP, LCD projector, Camera, and Computers with internet facilities.
  1. Resource Centres college has various resource centers like \Science and math resource center, Psychology Resource Centre, Art and Craft Resource Centre, and Health and Physical Education Resource Centre are there on campus which are used by students for their respective purposes.
  1. Playground: There is a big playground on the college campus. 

Directorate of Distance Education Magadh University-[DDE MU] Faculty

The faculty members of the Directorate of Distance Education Magadh University-[DDE MU] are all professionals and experts in their respective departments. The number of faculties as per department are as follows:

  • Bachelor of Education(B.Ed) (ODL) - 7 Lecturers
  • Masters of Education(M.A. in Education) (ODL) - 19 Lecturers
  • Bachelor of Library and Information Science(BLIS) (ODL) - 2 Lecturers
  • Master of Library and Information Science(MLIS) (ODL) - 2 Lecturers

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Directorate of Distance Education Magadh University-[DDE MU] FAQs

Ques. What is the fee structure for the B.Ed (Bachelors in Education Course at DDE Magadh University?

Ans. The total is Rs 95000 /- for 2 years.

Fee structure  Amount
Admission fee (One time) Rs 1000
Tuition Fee (2 years) Rs 80000
Development Fees Rs 5000
Library Fees Rs 1000
Examination Fees (2 years) Rs 2000
Extra-Curricular Activities (One Time) Rs 2000
Skill Development/Lab Charges (One time) Rs 2000
Fieldwork/Educational tours(One time) Rs 2000

Ques. How is the seat reservation for the DDE Magadh University?

Ans. Seat Reservation of the courses are given below:

Category Percentage
Scheduled Castes 16%
Scheduled Tribes 1%
Backward Class -1 18%
Backward Class - 2 12%
Backward Class - Women 0.3%

Ques. Where can I find the result of the Bachelor of Education (B.Ed) entrance examination of DDE Magadh University?

Ans. The result is released online on the Directorate of Distance Education Magadh University-[DDE MU]’s website. The admissions are offered based on the ranks scored in the entrance examination. Students are then called for the final counseling session.

Ques. What subjects are taught in the B.LIS(Bachelor of Library and Information Science) program and what is the mode of delivery at DDE Magadh University?

Ans. The subjects are taught in form of two modules: Module 1 and Module 2.

  • Subjects taught in Module 1 are Library and Society, Library Management, Physical Bibliography, and Book selection and Information science and Reference Service.
  • Subjects taught in Module 2 are Library Classification, Library Cataloging, and Practice, the practical papers of Classification and Cataloging.

The 2 years of the course, the college follows many modes of distance education such as Printed materials, Audio Visual Aids, Counselling sessions, and Practical Training.

Ques. What is the mode of Application at DDE Magadh University?

Ans. The mode of application is offline. Candidates are required to visit the campus and get the application form in person after the payment of required fees. The step wise process is given below:

  1. Students can download the application form and the information brochure from the website of the Directorate of Distance Education Magadh University.
  2. You have to fill in your academic details, personnel details.
  3. Students then have to send their application form along with the documents and Bank draft of the application fee only by Registered/Speed Post to the address Directorate of Distance Education Magadh University, Bodh-Gaya(Bihar), PIN-824 243.