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Madras University Distance Education

Introduction

In January 1840, the University Board was constituted under the presidency of Mr. George Norton for the establishment of Madras University initiated by public petition on 11-11-1839. The Government of India formulated a systematic educational policy and as a sequel on 5th September 1857, Madras University came into existence by an Act of the Legislative Council of India after a lapse of 14 years in the year 1854. Madras University was organized based on the London University model. In the year of 1981, the Institute of Distance Education (IDE) was developed under the influence of Madras University. Madras University Distance Education helps students to complete their educational, career, and personal goals. Madras University is also called the mother of almost all old Universities situated in South India. The area of Madras University's sovereignty has been constricted to three districts of Tamil Nadu in recent years. This resulted in the establishment of various universities in the State and the separation of the University territories. This University is growing from strength to strength and spreading its teaching and research activities among the students.

Madras University Distance Education has completed more than 25 years of service in the field of Distance Education. Now this university is offering 16 Undergraduate Courses, 22 Postgraduate Courses under the CBCS Pattern (Approved by UGC No.F.1-6/2018(DEB-1), dated 03.10.2018), 19 Diploma Courses, and 16 Certificate Courses.

Program Offerings

Madras University Distance Education offers undergraduate programs, post-graduate programs, MBA programs, and B.Ed. programs, Diploma & Certificate courses in the streams of Arts and Humanities, Literature, Commerce, Science, Education, IT, Management, and Performing Arts such as BA, BCom, BSc, BCA, BBA, and Bachelor of Literature in Tamil (BLit in Tamil). The course duration of all these programs is three years. The students are eligible to be admitted to the courses of Madras University Distance Education if they have completed their 10+2 with a recognized board. Selection of the students based on the marks opted by the students in their 10+2, The University selects students on a merit basis. 

Before choosing any course some questions arise in a student’s mind like Is it valid? Do we have to attend off-campus classes for minimum attendance? What is the course fee? etc. So these doubts stop students from taking a further step in their careers. It is good to clear all doubts before making any further steps so let’s clear all things with us.

Q: Is the Madras University Distance Education valid?

Yes, it is valid in every field of a student's career because this university has a well-maintained directorate and is approved by NAAC “A” grade with a 3.32-grade score. It also holds rank 50th in the NIRF ranking 2023.

Q: Is attendance compulsory in Madras University distance education for appearing in the exams?

Attendance is compulsory in some courses for taking the exams of M.Sc in Psychology a student has to gain 50% attendance in theory classes and 100% in practical classes. Whereas attendance is not mandatory for M.A & M.Com courses.

Q: What is the pass mark in Madras University distance education?

Pass mark depends on the course you choose. For example, In an MBA course, a student must score 78 or above 78 credits out of 100, and in an MCA course, a student must score 81 or above 81 credits out of 100.

Q: What will be the course fees in Madras University Distance Education?

Madras University Distance Education charges cost-effective fees, BA fees range between INR 6000-10,000, MA fees range between INR 7,000-15,000, and MBA fees range between INR 17,000-25,000 based on the specialization of the subject opted by a student.