Annamalai University Directorate of Distance Education, popularly known as Annamalai University DDE, is a Public Distance Education Department of Annamalai University, Chidambaram and it was established in the year 1979 in the city of Cuddalore of Tamilnadu state. The university offers a plethora of undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma and certificate courses in distance mode.
Annamalai University DDE Admission of the aspirants to the UG and PG programs is strictly done on the basis of merit. Candidates are further filtered on the basis of their performance in a counseling session.
Establishment Year | 1979 |
Type of Department | Public Distance Department |
Affiliated to | Annamalai University, Chidambaram |
Recognized by | NCTE, UGC |
Accreditation | NAAC ‘A’ Grade accredited |
Number of Course Wings | 20 |
Number of Study Centers throughout India | 74 |
Address | DDE Building, Annamalai University, Annamalainagar, Cuddalore - 608002, Tamilnadu, India |
The university offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs. The courses offered are examined below:
The university offers a number of programs in the field of arts, science, commerce and professional courses. Selection to any of the UG courses offered by the university is subject to merit on the basis of marks obtained in 10+2 and on relevant subjects. Once selected for admission, candidates are required to appear for a counseling session conducted by the university.
The university offers management programs, M.Sc., PGDLAN, PGDCA, LL.M., MCA, and PG Diploma. Selection to any of the PG courses offered is subject to merit on the basis of marks obtained in graduation and on the relevant subject(s). Further, sitting for a counseling session is required for the final selection of candidates.
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Annamalai University Directorate of Distance Education provides placement opportunities to the worthy and meritorious students through the Placement Cell at the department. It provides maximum possible placement opportunities by inviting a maximum number of elite and reputed companies in the recruiting sessions of the department by conducting Job Fairs and Pool Placement sessions. The cell also provides internship programs to the interested candidates to give the professional and practical finish of their respective academic programs. Some stats related to the past placement sessions are given below:
Number of Wings Organized Placement activity | 4 |
Number of Companies Visited | 16 |
Number of Students Selected | 46 |
Gender: Male Female |
25 21 |
Salary | INR 60,000 to 1,68,000 Per Annum |
Some of the stats related to the Training program is given below:
Number of Wings Conducted Training | 6 |
Number of Training Program Conducted | 6 |
Number of Participants | 352 |
Total Number of Training Days | 7 |
Total Number of Training Hours | 42 |
Course | Fees | Eligibility |
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PG Program | ₹3,800 (Total Fees) | Graduation |
BBA | ₹5,650 (1st Year Fees) | 10+2 |
B.Ed | ₹55,500 (1st Year Fees) | Graduation |
MBA | ₹14,050 (1st Year Fees) | Graduation |
PG Diploma | ₹3,800 (Total Fees) | Graduation |
L.L.M | ₹7,950 (1st Year Fees) | L.L.B. |
M.S | ₹10,700 (1st Year Fees) | Graduation |
Ans. Given below is a comparison between MA/M.Sc Psychology courses through distance learning from IGNOU and DDE- Annamalai University. Parameters IGNOU DDE- Annamalai University Course offered MA in Psychology M.Sc in Applied Psychology Year of establishment 1985 1929 Type of Institute Central University State University Location New Delhi Tamil Nadu Accreditation - “A” Grade by NAAC Fees of the course INR 15,800 INR 13,800 Eligibility Bachelor’s degree from a recognized University Bachelor’s degree from a recognized University Internship Yes - Type of Examinations Term End Term End Admission Procedure Merit-based Merit-based As per the information available above, MA in Psychology from IGNOU would be preferred over M.Sc Psychology from Annamalai University for the reasons given below. IGNOU is a central University and though it is located in New Delhi, it has study centers all across the country. In IGNOU it is mandatory to undergo a defined period of internship to complete the course which will help you in gaining practical knowledge. IGNOU also provides the facility of teleconferencing, radio counseling, program telecasts, and audio and video cassettes to make it convenient and easy for students to learn. There is a continuous evaluation system in IGNOU. Students are evaluated on the basis of assignments, projects, practicals, etc. The minimum duration of the course is 2 years and the maximum duration is 5 years in IGNOU. Read more
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Hi, I want to apply for the PG diploma course of Annamalai University DDE program. Can you please tell me what is the last date of application for the program.
Hi Raj, admission for this course is expected to start in June, 2020. However, exact dates have not been announced yet by the university. Thus, keep visiting the official website of the university for latest updates.
Hi...I wanted to enroll for a post graduate diploma in advertising at the Annamalai University through distance learning...However, i was not able to locate the admission last date for the exams in 2019-20. Can you please confirm when is the last date for submitting applications and other details...thank you
Hi Yogita, admission process for new session is expected to start in June, 2020. You can check other Admission Details from here.
Hi. Mam. And sir Myself Raviteja. I completed. My Diploma in Horticulture under DR. YSR Horticulture University.. I need to know that.. Is there any Distance education after completion of this Course.. If the course is Available..Could u plz tell me about the course and fee details...
Hi Chintam, this university does not offers any course in Horticulture. However, you can check for other courses in the university and their corresponding eligibility and selection criteria from here: AUDDE Admission Procedure
Hi Mam and Sir I'm Ajithkumar I completed Bsc.Computer science my 12th group at commerce group I like to study in Agriculture I study Agriculture is passible
Hi Ajith, this university does not offers any agricultural course.
Dear madam i want to apply for cooperative society course in distance education is that available in this college.
Hi Murali, no, this course is not available in the university.
dear madam i want to apply textile designing in distance education is that available in this college
Hi Iksan, this course is not available in the university.
Mam i want to apply for bsc zoology in distance education is that is available in this college.
Dear Madam / Sir , I want to apply for 2019 M.ed course via distance education . Please can you guide me as to how I can prepare for the entrance written test . I have done my B.ed from St Xaviers Kolkata . And I have done completed MA in English Honors . I am located in Delhi .
Hi Payal, You may check the official website To get details for the entrance test.
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