Kerala University Distance Education Courses: Complete information on admission process, fees and entrance exams

Introduction: Kerala University Distance Education Courses is the one of the oldest university in South India. The University of Kerala was formerly known as the University of Travancore, the university was established in the year 1937. It is the proud sixteenth university in India and one of the oldest in South India. The years of service this university has provided is beyond comparison therefore it has been accredited with NAAC with A grade.

You will be surprised to know that the 150 colleges have been affiliated under the university including 9 MBA colleges. The university has both ways of education for aspirants, the regular college and distance education. It is estimated that 51 distance education courses including MBA is offered by the college.

In order to cater the need of individuals who are for some reasons like professional responsibilities, geographic distance of higher education institutes from their home or financial reasons, these cross section of students are not able to attend regular college for undergraduate or postgraduate courses. Also there are specific needs of professionals for which a certificate course or a diploma course might suffice the call.

Keeping in mind the need for above category of individuals in 1976 the varsity expanded to open education system and came to known as University of Kerala School of Distance Education. The university is committed to offer a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses among which MBA in various specialization is very popular for distance education courses.

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Highlights Kerala University Distance Education Courses

University Name	Kerala University, School of Distance Education
Established	1937
Location	Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Approved by	UGC, NAAC, AIU, ACU
Courses	UG & PG
Admission	Online and Offline
Type	Public University
Mode of Learning	Distance Education
Website	http://ideku.net/

University of Kerala Distance Education Courses, Eligibility and Fees

Course name	Duration	Eligibility Criteria	Fees
B.Com	3 academic years	10+2	Rs. 13345/-
BCA	3 academic years	10+2	Rs. 18390/-
BBA	3 academic years	10+2	Rs. 23375/-
MBA	2 academic year	Bachelor’s degree	Rs. 41175/-
MA	2 academic years	Bachelor’s degree with a minimum percentage of 45	Rs. 10305/-
M.Sc in Mathematics	2 academic years	Bachelor’s degree with a minimum percentage of 45	Rs. 11880/-
BA Economics	3 academic years	Graduation	The total fee is Rs. 14655
BA English	3 academic years	Graduation	The total is Rs. 13605
BA History	3 academic years	10+2	The total fee is Rs. 13605
BA Malayalam	3 academic years	10 + 2 or equivalent	The total fee is Rs. 13605
BA Hindi	3 academic years	10 + 2 or equivalent	The total fee is Rs. 13605
BA Political Science	3 academic years	10 + 2 or equivalent	The total fee is Rs. 13605
B.A. Sociology	3 academic years	10 + 2 or equivalent	The total fee is Rs. 13605
BSc Mathematics	3 academic years	10 + 2 or equivalent with Mathematics as one of their subjects	The total fee is Rs. 15445
BSc Computer Science	3 academic years	10 + 2 or equivalent with Mathematics as one of their subjects	The total fee is Rs. 17075
BLISc	1 academic year	Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with 40% marks	Rs. 6250
MA Economics	2 academic years	BA Economics/BSc Mathematics/Statistics with 4.5 CCPA.	The total fee is Rs. 10305
MA English	2 academic years	BA in English with 4.5 CGPA and 5 CGPA for bachelor’s in any other discipline	The total fee is Rs. 10305
MA History	2 academic years	BAchelor’s in Arts with 4.5 CGPA	The total fee is Rs. 10305
MA Malayalam	2 academic years	BA Malayalam with 4.5 CGPA and 5 CGPA for BA/BSc with Malayalam as one of their additional subjects	The total fee is Rs. 10305
MA Hindi	2 academic years	BA Hindi with 4.5 CGPA and 5 CGPA for BA/BSc with Hindi as one of their subjects	The total fee is Rs. 10305
MA Political Science	2 academic years	Bachelor’s in psychology with 4.5 CGPA and 6 CGPA for BSc	The total fee is Rs. 10305
MA Public Administration	2 academic years	Bachelor’s in BA/BSc/B.Com/BBA with 4.5 CGPA	The total fee is Rs. 10305
MA. Sociology	2 academic years	Bachelors in BA/BSc/BCA/B.Com/BBA/B.Tech with 4.5 CGPA and BSc with 6 CGPA	The total fee is Rs. 10305
M.Com	2 academic years	Graduation in B.Com/BBA/BBM with 4.5 CGPA	The total fee is Rs. 10935
MLISc	1 year	BLISc or equivalent	The total fee is Rs. 9775

Kerala University Distance Education Courses Selection Criteria

Candidates need to pass the 10+2 examination from a recognized Board for taking admission in any stream of UG.
For admission to BSC in Computer Science and Mathematics, candidates should have passed 10+2 from a recognized Board. Mathematics must be one of the optional subjects.
Candidates who possess a 3-year Diploma in engineering subjects approved by the Director of Technical Education, Government of Kerala, are eligible for the above course.
Candidates who want to take admission in Postgraduate courses should have at least a graduation degree with a minimum of 45% marks in the related subject required for a master’s degree.
Students eager to take admission in M.Sc in Computer Science and Mathematics; must have a degree in Mathematics or Statistics or a B.Sc. (Vocational) degree. Mathematics should be one of the subjects at the graduation level.
Admission for distance education Programs Prospectus can be easily obtained from the office of the School of Distance Education after Payment of Rs.250/- by Friends/DD (SBI)/University Cash Challan Receipt.
The receipt number and counterfoil provided while online registration should be retained.
Candidates who are residing in a foreign country will have to submit a DD of INR 265/- in addition. Each Bank Draft amount should carry an additional amount of Rs.10/- for service charge. Admission notifications are usually issued in leading national and regional dailies.

Kerala University Distance Education Courses Registration Process

Visit Kerala University’s official webpage.
Select the link for the exam hall ticket under the news section.
To proceed, fill out the necessary information and click the submit button.
The hall ticket will show up on the screen.
Carefully review the details and save them for later use.

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Q1. Are Distance MBA programs approved by UGC?

Ans1 Yes, All distance courses are approved by UGC and valid for all private and government jobs.

Q2 How is the University of Kerala?

A2 Kerala university is one of the best university for distance education. It is recognized by UGC and DEC. It’s all courses are valid for all government and private jobs.

Q3 Is there any entrance exam required for distance MBA admission?

A3 No, Exam not require for admission.

Q4 When does the admission UG/PG programs in SDE start?

A4 The Candidate Admission registration process starts in the month of June/July every year.

Q5 What is the difference between Private Registration and Distance Education?

A5 In the distance Education mode, study materials and regular contact classes are provided. But in private registration, study materials and contact classes are not offered.

Q6 How can we pay the fees?

A6 You can pay fees online or by cash on campus counters at Kariavattom.

Q7 where should we come to attend contact classes?

A7 The students can select their needed center for contact classes at the time of their admission.

Q8 Can we send assignments via post?

A8 Yes you can send assignment by post. But it should be reach the coordinators before due date.

Q9 How can someone Cancel the procedure of Private Registration?

A9 Candidates have to apply for the agreed form along with a fee of Rs.1000/- to the ‘Controller of Examinations, in University of Kerala’. All of the originals mark sheets are to be produced. On the time of registration as a private candidate but didn’t apply for any Examination shall remit only Rs 500/- .