Dravidian University Distance Education Admissions 2024, Fee Structure, Eligibility

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The Dravidian University was established by the Government of Andhra Pradesh in 1997 and is located in Kuppam a tri-lingual junction of Andhra Pradesh. Over the years it has extended support of Government of Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka for sole goal of development and integration of Dravidian language and culture. Initially it started with 2 departments  in 1999, which has grown today into a dynamic institution of 20 departments and 6 research centres. It continues to attain its optimum goal of developing the Dravidian language as a vehicle of modern knowledge and media attention.

The distance learning program was started in 2007, and has seen ten years of completion.

COURSES OFFERED

The following courses are offered by the Dravidian University via the distance education mode –

Courses Specialization
BA with an option for any three of the following subjects Economics, History, Political Science, Public Administration, Sociology, English, Telugu, Mathematics, Statistics
B.Com General, B.Com Computers BBA, BCA

 

Bachelors in Library and Information Science
B.Sc. with any of the following subject options Mathematics, statistics and computer science / mathematics, physics and computer science / mathematics, physics and chemistry / botany, zoology and chemistry
MA Telugu, Kannada, English, Hindi, Sociology, Economics, History, Public Administration, Political Science, Social Work
MCA, M.Com
M.Sc. Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Mathematics, Psychology
MBA Human Resource Management, Marketing Management or Financial Management
Masters in Library and Information Science
Postgraduate diplomas in Computer Applications and Business Administration

Note: For full details, refer to the prospectus available on the university website

ADMISSION PROCEDURE

OFFLINE PROCEDURE

The application forms can be obtained from the Dravidian University or one of the study centers, the list of which can be obtained from the university website, www.dravidianuniversity.ac.in. The form can also be obtained from the university website itself from the link https://www.dravidianuniversity.ac.in/dde-admission.php .

The admission form is also included in the prospectus. The admission forms should be filled carefully and completely, after reading the instructions mentioned in the prospectus. The fee for first year and the registration fee are to be paid by the way of a single crossed demand draft drawn in favor of the Director, DDE, Dravidian University, payable at Kuppam. On the reverse side of the demand draft, mention the name of the candidate, address and the course opted. The demand draft, completed admission form, and one set of self- attested photocopies of necessary documents like certificate or marks sheet of the last qualifying examination, proof of date of birth, address proof, photographs, etc. and post it to The Director, Directorate Of Distance Education, Dravidian University, Kuppam – 517 426, District Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh.

NOTE

Postal package should reach the university before the last date as mentioned in the academic calendar(See below). The students are also advised to check the eligibility criteria for the course they want to go for and whether they are eligible for it or not, because the Dravidian University will not refund the registration and course fee, once paid, under any circumstances.

OFFLINE PROCEDURE

Visit http://dde.dravidianuniversity.ac.in/indexPages/Student_Registration.aspx for the same. Register yourself using a valid email address. You will receive a one-time password(OTP). Validate your registration using the same. After registration, read instructions and fill the form carefully. The scans of photograph, class 12 marks sheet, and degree certificate should be kept ready in (.jpg) format and the file size should not exceed 50 kb. The signature should also be in the same format and should be under 20 kb.

FEE STRUCTURE

The admission and registration fee in total in Rs. 350/-

The annual course fees for the courses are mentioned below (in INR).

Courses Fee
BA courses 1,800
BA courses with mathematics, economics or statistics 4,600
B.Com 3,850
BBA 4,400
BCA 8,250
B.Sc 4,600
B.Lib 3,850
MA 2,500
MA Social work 6,600
M.Com 3,300
MBA 11,700
MCA 13,200
M.Lib 8,400
M.Sc Mathematics 3,300
M.Sc Psychology 5,700
M.Sc. Botany, Zoology, Physics 12,600
M.Sc. Chemistry 13,200
PGDCA 8,800
PGDBA 6,600

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

The eligibility criteria of a few courses are mentioned below. For full details, refer to the distance education prospectus, available at https://www.dravidianuniversity.ac.in/Downloads/DDE_2015-16/dde_prospectus_15-16.pdf

Course Eligibility
BA 10+2 or an equivalent exam (if opting for Telugu, the candidate must have studied it earlier)
BBA 10+2 with commerce in +2
BCA +2 with maths
B.Lib Any bachelor’s degree
B.Sc Candidate must have studied the subjects that they wish to opt in +2
Masters degrees Bachelor’s degrees in concerned subjects
MA Sociology, MBA Bachelor’s degree
Post Graduate diploma Course Any degree course

IMPORTANT DATES/ ACADEMIC CALENDER

The following mentioned dates are for the academic session 2016-17

  • Last date for submission of admission forms – 24th March 2016
  • Last date for submission of admission forms (with late fee of Rs. 200) – 11th April 2016

CONTACT DETAILS

The university can be contacted via the following means-

  • Website – dravidianuniversity.ac.in
  • Address – the director, directorate of distance education, Dravidian University, Kuppam – 517 426, District Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh
  • Phone No. – 9396681367, 9441330816 (Director of Distance Education), 91 9440263632 (Dean, Academics), 08570 – 278220 (Registrar), 08570 – 278236 (Vice Chancellor)
  • Fax – 08570 – 278209, 08570 – 278230

STUDY CENTERS

The university has the following study centers in the major districts. For the full and comprehensive list, refer to the college website at https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.dravidianuniversity.ac.in/Downloads/examinations/circulars/d.d.e_exam_centres.pdf&sa=U&ved=0ahUKEwjPkdrzwaLVAhUKTbwKHcIgAnkQFggEMAA&client=internal-uds-cse&usg=AFQjCNEpSbkiCZIvnpDDLTZ9wP7hTEetQQ

  • Degree College, Adilabad, Nirmal
  • PVKK Degree & P.G. College Anantapur
  • V. Arts & Science Degree College, S.V. Arts & Science Degree, Chittoor
  • Sri Ganapathi Educational Society, Tirupati
  • Venkateswara Education and Welfare Society, Tirupati
  • Apex Educational Society, Madanapallie
  • Venkateswara Educational Society, V. Kota
  • Sreevani Educational Trust, Hosur
  • Smt B.S.R. Degree College Rampachodavaram, Gokavaram. East Godavari Dist
  • Saranya College of PG Courses, Kakinada, E.G District

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