Top 10 Distance Education Courses & Colleges with the Best Placements in 2019 - 2020

Sukriti Vajpayee

Updated On: July 13, 2022 01:53 pm IST

Distance education in India has been gaining popularity since the last few years and the pandemic of 2020 has enhanced its importance further. Pursuing courses in distance education mode has easily become the most prominent and the safest options for students now.

Distance Learning Colleges and Courses

Many factors have led to the rise in education awareness in India and over the years, students have widened their horizon of higher education and have not stuck to the traditional degrees and courses. Nowadays, the youth of India actively engages in the field of their interest and enrols in the programmes which benefit their career the most. Not only the courses but the mode of education in India has also witnessed a transformation in the last few years. Distance education is gradually becoming more popular with the students who are freshly out of school.

The demand for distance learning has gone quite high over the years. Initially, the reason for it was majorly the people who could not afford to study full time or who could not find the time to get a full-time learning experience. They used to find distance education as a great alternative which provided them with flexibility and allowed them to pursue education. Nowadays, the digitalisation of even the education sector has made distance education a far easier process. With the easy availability of the internet, students have been shifting to digital forms of learning and find the e-lectures more convenient than regular college. Getting a degree through distance learning also gives candidates the liberty to get some work experience through internships or jobs for freshers while continuing their degree.

This article provides a list of the top distance education courses in India along with their duration and fee range. Some of the best colleges for distance education in India have also been covered and their placement results have been provided as well.

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Best Distance Education Courses in India

The table given below provides a list of the top distance education programmes in India. The fee structure and duration in which the course has to be completed have also been given alongside. Candidates can go through this list and get ideas about which distance learning programme can they enrol in.

Name of the Course

Duration of the Course

Fee of the Course

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

2 to 5 Years

Rs. 60,000 to Rs. 1.7 lakhs per annum

Master of Arts (M.A.) in English

2 to 5 Years

Rs. 12,000 to Rs. 55,000 per annum

Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication

1 to 1.5 Year

Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 1 lakh per annum

Certificate in Digital Marketing

6 to 10 Months

Rs. 12,000 to Rs. 50,000 per annum

Master of Social Work (M.S.W.)

2 to 4 Years

Rs. 15,000 to Rs. 40,000 per annum

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

3 to 5 Years

Rs. 10,000 to Rs. Rs. 62,000 per annum

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

3 to 5 Years

Rs. 25,000 to Rs. Rs. 90,000 per annum

Bachelor of Education (B.Ed)

2 to 5 Years

Rs. 20,000 to Rs. 50,000

PG Diploma in Information Technology

1 to 2 Years

Rs. 60,000 to Rs. 1 lakh per annum

Master of Commerce (M.Com)

2 to 5 Years

Rs. 50,000 to Rs. 1.2 lakhs per annum

Best Distance Education Colleges in India

The table given below mentions some of the topmost universities in India that offer distance education. The name of the college of each university which is dedicated to distance education programmes and their location have also been provided. Apart from that, the interested candidates can also find the average package offered to the students of these institutes. The placement result of distance education courses in India is getting consistently better and many companies recruit these students because of their knowledge and added work experience.

Name of the University

Name of the Institute

Location

Average Package

Chandigarh University (CU)

CU - Institute of Distance and Online Learning (CU-IDOL)

Chandigarh, Punjab

Rs. 4.5 lakhs per annum

Graphic Era University (GEU)

Graphic Era Directorate of Distance and Online Education

Dehradun, Uttarakhand

Rs. 4 lakhs per annum

Shri Venkateshwara University

SVU - Directorate of Distance Education

Gajraula, Uttar Pradesh

Rs. 4.2 lakhs per annum

Lingaya’s Vidyapeeth

School of Open and Distance Learning

Faridabad, Haryana

Rs. 3.5 lakhs per annum

Amity University

Amity Directorate of Distance and Online Education (ADDOE)

Noida, Uttar Pradesh

Rs. 5.2 lakhs per annum

Bharati Vidyapeeth University

Bharati Vidyapeeth School of Distance Education

Pune, Maharashtra

Rs. 3.7 lakhs per annum

SRM University

SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST) Directorate of Distance Education

Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Rs. 4.6 lakhs per annum

Jain University

Center for Distance Education and Virtual Learning

Bangalore, Karnataka

Rs. 4 lakhs per annum

Jagannath University

Jagannath University School of Distance Learning

Jaipur, Rajasthan

Rs. 2.8 lakhs per annum

University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES)

Centre for Continuing Education (CCE) UPES

Dehradun, Uttarakhand

Rs. 3.5 lakhs per annum

Eligibility Criteria for Distance Education Courses in India

It is mandatory for all candidates to fulfil the eligibility criteria of the course in which they desire admission in distance learning mode. The institutes are quite strict regarding their conditions of eligibility set for each programme and they cancel the application form of any applicant who fails to meet the prerequisites. Some common eligibility criteria for distance education have been listed below. However, candidates must check if the college in which they seek admission has any additional conditions for the course or not.

  • The applicant must have cleared all the exams of his/ her qualifying degree.
  • The aggregate marks scored by the candidate in the qualifying degree must be about 45 per cent to 50 per cent.
  • For admission to the UG courses, candidates must have completed class 12th from a recognised board of education.
  • Admission to the PG programmes is available only to the students who have a graduation degree in the relevant stream.

Admission Process of Distance Education Courses in India

The candidates who are interested in pursuing distance education must be sure about the admission process of distance education courses in India. The selection process is almost the same for all colleges but it is essential for candidates to have a good understanding of the procedure so that they do not face any difficulty during the time of taking admission. Check the steps given below to understand the admission process of distance education courses in India.

  • The admission of applicants is usually carried out on the basis of their marks in the qualifying examination. Merit-based selection process is followed by most of the distance education colleges and universities across the country.
  • For admission to some courses, the applicant may have to give an entrance exam or a written test that is prepared by the college. This exam is conducted to test the knowledge and aptitude of the applicant and makes it easier for the college authorities to shortlist candidates.
  • The method of first come first serve is also adapted by many institutes for selecting candidates. In this case, all interested students must apply quickly as the seats will fill soon and there might not be many vacancies left.
  • Some colleges conduct a round of personal interview before giving final admission to the candidates. In such a case, weighatge is given to the academic performance of the candidate as well as his/ her performance in the interview.

Stay tuned to CollegeDekho to get more information regarding distance education and its admissions in India. You can post your queries on the CollegeDekho QnA Zone or fill our Common Application Form (CAF) to get counselling and assistance throughout your admission process.

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