Anna University, Centre for Distance Education was started in the year 2007 and offers MBA, MCA and M.Sc Computer Science programs.

Candidates must know that admission to MBA and MCA programs is based on Distance Education Entrance Test (DEET 2022) ranking and admission to M.Sc Computer Science program is based on merit. Candidates with valid TANCET scores need not take the DEET exam. 

Anna University has 6 study centers across the state for its Distance Education programs. Anna University CDE provides a full fee waiver for differently-abled candidates if a certificate of disability from an authorized medical officer is produced.

Anna University Distance Education: Highlights

Institute Type Public
Established 2007
Approved By UGC, DEB, AICTE
Courses Offered MBA, MCA, MSc
Admission Criteria Merit-Based and Entrance Exam
Entrance Exam Accepted DEET, TANCET
Application Mode Offline
Application Fee INR 650
Official Website http://cde.annauniv.edu

Anna University Distance Education: Quick Facts 

  • Anna University has 6 study centres across the state for its Distance Education programs.
  • Anna University CDE provides a full fee waiver for differently-abled candidates if a certificate of disability from an authorised medical officer is produced.
  • All the programs offered by Anna University distance education are approved under UGC, DEB, AICTE.
  • Anna University, Centre for Distance Education offers admission based on merit, Distance Education Entrance Test (DEET 2021), and TANCET.
  • The average package offered to Anna University distance education students is INR 5 LPA.

Anna University Distance Education: Courses 

Mentioned below is the list of courses with fee details, eligibility and specializations offered by Anna University, Centre for Distance Education. 

Course Details Selection criteria 
MBA
  • Duration: 2 Years
  • Specialization: General Management, Technology Management, Marketing Management, Human Resource Management, Financial Services Management, Health Services Management, Hospital & tourism Management, Operations Management.
  • Eligibility: Must have passed 10+2, graduate with bachelor's degree of min 3 years (full time).
  • Fee: INR 18,650 per year
 Distance Education Entrance Test (DEET)/ TANCET Score
MCA
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Specialization: Computer Application
  • Eligibility: Must have passed 10+2. Graduate with a bachelor's degree in computer science engineering/ BCA with min 50% marks.
  • Fee: INR 18,650 per year
 Distance Education Entrance Test (DEET)/ TANCET Score
M.Sc 
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Specialization: Computer Science
  • Eligibility: Must have passed 10+2 with Maths as the main subject. Graduate with a bachelor's degree of min 3 years (full time) 
  • Fee: INR 18,650 per year
 Merit-Based

Anna University Distance Education Admission

Anna University CDE offer admission into MBA and MCA Courses through DEET and TANCET exam score while admissions into MSc are merit based. Candidates having valid TANCET scores do not need to appear for DEET Exam. The application process is as follow:-

  • Visit the official website i.e http://cde.annauniv.edu/Default.aspx
  • Download the application form or gather it from one of the study centres.
  • Take a printout of the application form and fill it.
  • Attach all the required documents. 
  • Attach the DD of INR 650 payable to “Director of the Anna University Distance Learning Center”.

Application Form must be sent to the:-

The Director,
Center for Distance Education, Anna University
Chennai – 600025

Documents Required

  • Class 10th and 12th certificate
  • Diploma Certificate (if any)
  • Bachelor's degree and certificate
  • TANCET scorecard
  • Passport size photographs
  • AMIE or similar certificate (if applicable)
  • Original Demand draft for online application

Anna University Distance Education Faculty 

Anna University, Centre for Distance Education has well trained and highly qualified faculties who support the students to achieve the maximum expertise level in the desired field. There are a total of 7 professional staff and 19 non-teaching staff. Candidates can find below the list of faculty members based on their designation: 

Designation No. of staffs
Director 1
Deputy Director 2
Assistant Professor 4
Office staffs 8
Web designer  1
Program Incharge 4
Supporting staff 6

Anna University CDE FAQs 

Ques. How is Anna University's CDE MBA program?

Ans. The distance education MBA program is Good. Candidates must know that admission to MBA programs is based on Distance Education Entrance Test (DEET 2021) ranking. The University provides MBA in 8 Specializations namely, General Management, Technology Management, Marketing Management, Human Resource Management, Financial Services Management, Health Services Management, Hospital & tourism Management, Operations Management.

Ques. How many study centres are there for Anna University CDE?

Ans. Anna University has 6 study centres across the state for its Distance Education programs. Study centres are in Trichy, Chennai, Nagercoil, Coimbatore, Madurai, Villupuram. Contact classes will be conducted in study centres only as per the program admission.

Ques. Is Anna University CDE degree valid?

Ans. Yes, the degree offered by the Centre for Distance Education at Anna University is Valid. Anna University is a state-run University and all the programs offered by Anna University distance education are approved under UGC, DEB, AICTE.

Ques. What is the age limit for admission to Anna University CDE programs?

Ans. There is no upper age limit for admission to any programs at CDE Anna University. The minimum age limit is 21 yrs for any candidate to get admission to any masters program offered by the centre for distance education, Anna University.

Ques. What is the fee for the MBA/ MCA/ M.Sc program offered by the Anna University CDE?

Ans. MBA/ MCA/ M.Sc first semester fee is INR 18,650 and every subsequent semester the fee amount is INR 12,500. The mode of admission application is online and the candidate must pay the application fee of INR 650.