Annamalai University Directorate of Distance Education was set up in 1979 in Tamil Nadu and works with 49 departments under 10 faculties. The Directorate offers more than 500 distance education courses, including certificate, diploma, UG and PG programmes such as BA and MBA.

Admission is mainly merit based. Students can apply online or offline, and the application fee ranges from INR 100 to INR 575 based on the programme and whether the form is collected in person or by post.

  • Students applying to any course must have at least 50% marks in the last qualifying exam. For SC/ST students, the requirement is 45% in selected courses.
  • For PG courses, students need graduation in the relevant subject or field.
  • Students interested in DDE, Annamalai University courses can register online.
  • After filling the form, students must send the hard copy to the university office. The application fee can be paid offline through demand draft.
  • Admissions are made strictly on merit.
  • Students are then shortlisted further through their performance in counselling.
  • Seat allotment takes place during counselling.

Annamalai University DDE Highlights

Name of the University Annamalai University DDE, Tamil Nadu
University Type Government
Basic Admission Criteria Merit Basis
Application Mode Online/Offline
Counseling University
Scholarship Yes

Other Open Universities in Tamil Nadu
Tamil Nadu Open University (TNOU) Alagappa University, Directorate of Distance Education (DDE)
Bharathiar University School of Distance Education (BU-SDE) Madurai Kamaraj University (MKU), Madurai

Annamalai University DDE UG Admission

For UG admission, Annamalai University DDE considers students on merit. A student usually needs to pass 10+2 with at least 50% marks to apply.

Shortlisted students have to attend university counselling. At counselling, they must carry original educational documents for checking.

UG Eligibility for Arts and Humanities Courses

Course Name Specialization Minimum eligibility Selection Criteria
Bachelor of Arts (BA) Tamil Language 10+2 passed with minimum 50% marks Merit basis
English
Social Work
Rural Management
Economics
Functional Tamil Language
Business Economics
History
English Communication
History and Heritage Management
Political Science
Sociology
Human Rights
Social Welfare
Public Administration
Police Administration
Social and Civic Studies
Population Studies
Tamil Literature

UG Eligibility for Science Courses

Course Name Specialization Minimum eligibility Selection Criteria
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) Physics 10+2 with minimum 50% marks in PCM/PCB Merit basis
Chemistry
Botany 10+2 with minimum 50% marks in PCB
Zoology
Mathematics 10+2 with minimum 50% marks in PCM
Psychology 10+2 with minimum 50% marks in PCBE
B.Sc. in Mathematics with Computer Applications Computer Applications 10+2 with minimum 50% marks in PCM/Computer Science

UG Eligibility for Commerce and Business Studies

BBA: Bachelor of Business Administration Business Studies 10+ 2 in any stream Merit basis
BBA in Computer Applications Computer Science
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) Commerce 10+2 in commerce
International Business 10+2 in commerce with 50% marks
Computer Science
Accounts & Finance

UG Eligibility for Professional and Other Courses

Course Name Specialisation Minimum eligibility Selection Criteria
B.Ed. (Bachelor of Education) Duration: one year Education 10+2 in any stream with a minimum of 50% marks Merit basis
B.B.L. (Bachelor of Business Law) Business Law
B.A.L. (Bachelor of Academic Law) Academic Law
B.G.L. (Bachelor of General Laws) General Laws
B.Lib.Sc. (Bachelor of Library Science) Library Science

Students may get the application form from the university website or collect it from the campus after paying the required fee. If the form is downloaded, the fee has to be paid through a demand draft in favour of “The Director, DDE, Annamalai University.”

The completed and signed form must reach the university before the last date, along with attested photocopies of all important documents.

  • For some courses, students must pass 10+2 in the relevant stream with the minimum cut-off marks fixed by the university.
  • UG selection depends on marks scored in 10+2 and in the relevant subjects.
  • Final UG admission is completed through counselling.

Annamalai University DDE PG Admission

PG admission at Annamalai University DDE is also merit based. To apply, students need graduation in the relevant field with at least 50% aggregate marks.

After shortlisting, students must take part in counselling conducted by the university. They can download the form from the university website, fill it, sign it and send it with the required fee through a demand draft in favour of “The Director, DDE, Annamalai University.” Attested photocopies of important documents must be attached and submitted before the given deadline.

PG Eligibility for Business Studies and Management Courses

Course Name Specialisation Minimum eligibility Selection Criteria
Master in Business Administration (MBA) Hospital Management BBA/Graduation in any discipline with 50% marks Merit Basis
E-Business
International Business
Human Resource
Marketing
Finance
Information Systems

PG Eligibility for Other Courses

Course Name Specialisation Minimum eligibility Selection Criteria
Masters of Science (M.Sc) Software Engineering B.Sc. in Software Engineering/ B.Sc. in Computer Science Merit
Computer Science B.Sc. in Computer Science
Visual Communication B.Sc. in Visual Communication
Information Technology B.Sc. IT/B.C.A.
PGDLAN (PG Diploma in Library Automation & Networking) Library Science Graduation in any discipline with 50% marks
PGDCA (Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Applications) Computer Science BCA/Graduation in any discipline with 50% marks
LL.M. (Latin Legum Magister/Master of Law) Law LL.B.
MCA (Masters in Computer Applications) Computer Science BCA with 50% marks
PG Diploma Acupuncture Graduation in any discipline
Tobacco Control Graduation in any discipline
Applied Nutrition B.Sc. in Nutrition Science/Graduation in any discipline with 50% marks
Wellness & Fitness Science
Public Health Graduation in any discipline with 50% marks
Medical Records Science B.Sc. in Medical Records Science

For PG courses, the university checks graduation marks and the relevant subject background. Counselling is needed before the final selection is confirmed.

  • PG applicants must hold a graduate degree in the relevant discipline with at least 50% marks.
  • General category students need at least 50% marks in the last qualifying exam, while SC/ST students need 45%.
  • A minimum of 50% marks in graduation is required for admission.
  • Final admission to these courses is done through counselling.

Annamalai University DDE Certificate and Diploma Admission

Annamalai University DDE offers certificate and diploma programmes through distance education. Admission is based on the eligibility rules of the chosen course and the university's merit process.

Certificate Programmes

Course Type Programmes Selection Criteria
Certificate Front Desk Operations Merit basis
Goods and Services Tax
Office Management
Spoken English
Entrepreneurship Innovation and Career Hub

Application Fee

Application In-Person (INR) By Post (INR)
UG IT / All other Programmes 100 175
B. Ed. 500 575
M.B.A. / P.G. IT 250 325

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm

Annamalai University DDE Scholarship

Annamalai University DDE provides scholarship support as per university rules. Differently Abled students, including Visually Challenged students, receive a 100% concession in tuition fees.

Annamalai University DDE FAQs

Ques. Which Annamalai University DDE courses allow lateral entry?

Ans. Yes, lateral entry is available at Annamalai University DDE in these courses:

  • M.C.A. 2nd Year
  • M.Sc. (Info. Technology) 2nd Year
  • M.Sc. (Software Engg.) 2nd Year
  • M.Sc. (Computer Sci.) 2nd Year
  • B.C.A. 2nd Year
  • B.C.A. 3rd Year
  • B.Sc. (C.S.) 2nd Year
  • B.Sc. (C.S.) 3rd Year
  • B.Sc. (I.T.) 2nd Year
  • B.Sc. (I.T.) 3rd year
  • B.Sc. (V.C.) 2nd Year
  • B.Sc. (V.C.) 3rd Year
  • B.B.A. (Computer Applns.) 2nd Year
  • B.B.A. (Computer Applns.) 3rd Year

Ques. Where are the PCP zones for Annamalai University Distance Education located?

Ans. The Personal Contact Programme zones for Annamalai University Distance Education are:

  • Annamalainagar
  • Bengaluru
  • Coimbatore
  • Nagercoil
  • Chennai
  • Puducherry
  • Madurai
  • Dindigul
  • Salem
  • Thiruvananthapuram
  • Tirunelveli
  • Thiruvannamalai
  • Trichy
  • Dharmapuri
  • Vellore
  • Villupuram
  • Kolkata
  • Visakhapatnam
  • New Delhi
  • Calicut
  • Hyderabad
  • Cochin

Ques. What is the working time of the Annamalai University DDE office?

Ans. The DDE office at Annamalai University works from 9.45 a.m. to 5.45 p.m. The lunch break is for half an hour between 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m.

Ques. Which MBA specialisations are offered through Annamalai University distance education?

Ans. Annamalai University offers these MBA programmes through distance education:

  • MBA International Business
  • MBA Human Resource Management
  • MBA Marketing Management
  • MBA Financial Management
  • MBA Hospital Managament
  • MBA E-Business

Ques. What should a student do after changing address during the distance education programme?

Ans. If a student changes address, the Directorate must be informed at once with the prescribed fee of INR 300 through any classified payment mode. The student should also tell the concerned Post Office to redirect study materials and all other communication to the new address until the university updates the address.

Ques. Is course change allowed after admission to an Annamalai University DDE programme?

Ans. Yes, a student may change the distance education course after the programme begins by paying the prescribed fee of INR 750 through any classified payment mode within 30 days of admission.

Ques. What facilities are available at the Annamalai University DDE study centre?

Ans. The DDE study centre of Annamalai University has these facilities:

  • Library
  • Audio/Video Lecture/CD’s
  • Study Materials

Ques. Does Annamalai University DDE offer any fee concession?

Ans. Yes. Under Annamalai University rules, Differently Abled students, including Visually Challenged students, get a 100% tuition fee concession.

Ques. Which certificate courses are available in Annamalai University distance education?

Ans. The certificate programmes offered through Annamalai University distance education are:

  • Front Desk Operations
  • Goods and Services Tax
  • Office Management
  • Spoken English
  • Entrepreneurship Innovation and Career Hub

Ques. How much is the Annamalai University DDE application fee?

Ans. The application fee for Annamalai University Distance Education is listed below:

Application In-Person (INR) By Post (INR)
UG IT / All other Programmes 100 175
B. Ed. 500 575
M.B.A. / P.G. IT 250 325

Subject to revision. Kindly check with the official sources to confirm