The School of Distant Education of the University of Kerala was founded in 1976. It is one of the most reputed institutes for distance learning in Kerala. It is located in the Kariavattom Campus of the University of Kerala in Thiruvananthapuram. This school was mainly set up to provide quality and affordable higher education to women, senior citizens, and other disadvantaged classes of society. School of Distance Education, Kerala University offers undergraduate courses like B.A, B. Com, B. Sc, BCA, BBA, and B. Li Sc. Students who have completed their 10th grade and higher secondary education from a recognized board are eligible for these courses. The post-graduate courses offered are MA, M.Com, M.Sc, M.LiSc, and MBA. Students who have completed their undergraduate degree in the relevant discipline with a minimum aggregate are eligible for the master’s courses.

School of Distance Education, Kerala University Quick facts

  • The most popular courses at the School of Distance Education, University of Kerala have been the management courses: B.Com, BBA, MBA, and the computer science courses BCA and B.Sc in Computer Sciences.
  • University of Kerala’s School of Distance Education has been re-accredited by NAAC with an ‘A’ grade and is recognized by the UGC’s Distance Education Bureau.
  • The University of Kerala has a functional alumni association Institute of Distance Education Alumni Association (IDEAA), that works as a great way to network with people in the industry and provides opportunities to other distance learners.
  • Most courses at the University of Kerala’s School of Distance Education are offered on the basis of merit in the qualifying examination they are appearing in.
  • The school collaborates with various other foreign universities like Claremont University, University of Connecticut, Christ Church University, and prominent research centers like RRI, RGCB, RCC, and CTCRI in Kerala for its research activities.
  • The School of Distance Education, University of Kerala has well-qualified faculty members, and most of them have completed their doctoral studies in recognized institutes.

School of Distance Education, Kerala University Courses & Fees

The University of Kerala, School of Distance Education offers the following undergraduate and postgraduate courses:

Program Program Details Selection Basis
BA English
  • Duration:3 years
  • Fees: INR 13,605
  • Eligibility Criteria: A pass in 10+2 with a minimum aggregate of 45% or any equivalent examination accepted by the University
 Merit-Based
B.Sc.Computer Science
  • Duration:3 years
  • Fees: INR 17,075
  • Eligibility Criteria: A pass in 10+2 with a minimum aggregate of 45% or any equivalent examination accepted by the University
BCA
  • Duration: 3 years
  • Fees: INR 18,390
  • Eligibility Criteria: A pass in 10+2 with a minimum aggregate of 45% or any equivalent examination accepted by the University
BBA
  • Duration: 3 years
  • Fees: INR 23,375
  • Eligibility Criteria: A pass in 10+2 with a minimum aggregate of 45% or any equivalent examination accepted by the University
B.Com 
  • Duration: 3 years
  • Fees: INR 13,345
  • Eligibility Criteria: A pass in 10+2 with a minimum aggregate of 45% or any equivalent examination accepted by the University
MA Economics
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Fees: INR 10,305
  • Eligibility Criteria: An applicable Bachelor’s degree in the relevant discipline with a minimum aggregate of 45%
 Merit-Based
M.Sc
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Fees: INR 11,880
  • Eligibility Criteria: An applicable Bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer applications, electronics as the main/ core/ subsidiary subject with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks
  • Specializations: Mathematics, Computer Science, 
M.Com.
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Fees: INR 10,935
  • Eligibility Criteria: An applicable Bachelor’s degree with a minimum aggregate of 45%
MBA
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Fees: INR 41,175
  • Eligibility Criteria: An applicable Bachelor’s degree with a minimum aggregate of 45%
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School of Distance Education, Kerala University Placements 

The School of Distance Education of the University of Kerala does not provide any campus placements. However, it has a placement cell set up to manage interviews, soft skills, and other workshops to make the students’ placement ready.

School of Distance Education, Kerala University FAQs

Ques: Which is the better distance learning institute: IGNOU or the School of Distance Education, University of Kerala?

Ans: IGNOU is the better institute for distance learning as IGNOU is a nationally and internationally reputed central university and has several study centers across India and also offers affordable courses.

Ques: What facilities are provided to the students of the School of Distance Education, University of Kerala?

Ans: The students enrolled for distance education at the University of Kerala get access to a separate library, counseling rooms, laboratories, a studio, and Wi-Fi facilities.

Ques: Does the School of Distance Education, University of Kerala provide any relaxation in eligibility marks for students of the SC/ ST/OBC /marginalized communities?

Ans: A relaxation of 5% in the minimum aggregate required is given to students of marginalized/ SC/ ST/ OBC communities at the School of Distance Education, University of Kerala.

Ques: Are the exams conducted online or offline at the School of Distance Education, University of Kerala?

Ans: The exams at the School of Distance Education, University of Kerala are conducted offline in dedicated exam centers across towns and cities of Kerala.

Ques: Which is a better course among B. Sc in Computer Science and BCA at School of Distance Education, University of Kerala?

Ans: The BCA course at the School of Distance Education, University of Kerala is the most preferred course among the computer science courses due to its intensive curriculum and well-experienced faculty members.