Distance learning is fast catching up in India and the number of students opting for this form of education is increasing. Many students living in remote areas are unable to attend regular courses for their higher education even if they choose to. With this form of education they can fulfill their wish. Even professionals can give their careers a boost with improved qualifications and skills. With the advancement in open learning, many universities in India offering this form of education have developed in recent years. We are going to look at top 10 distance learning universities in India.
Top 10 Open Universities
Below is a comprehensive list of top 10 open universities that offer various distance learning courses to candidates. They are in no particular order.
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
Governed by the Distance Education Council (DEC), IGNOU is the most popular university among students seeking admission to distance or online courses. The courses are divided into different fields of study.
dr BR Ambedkar Open University
There are around 137 centers of this university across the country. The motto of this university is “Education on your doorstep”. Several undergraduate, postgraduate and diploma programs are offered at this university.
Sikkim Manipal
This university is recognized by the United Grants Commission and there are around 725 authorized centers across India.
Annamalai
Annamali University is the first distance university in India to offer postgraduate courses in subjects such as zoology, applied psychology, bioinformatics, botany, law, etc. All courses are approved by the Distance Education Council.
Symbiosis center for distance learning
This institute is located in Pune and follows the concept of “blended learning”. Their programs have e-learning facilities as well as printed study materials and interaction with faculty. The program structure is such that students receive the same knowledge as in regular courses.
ICFAI
ICFAI University has many centers around the world and is well-known for its open education mode MBA courses. With an MBA degree from ICFAI, candidates can greatly improve their job prospects.
National Urdu University Maulana Azad
With 9 regional centers, the university offers 3 undergraduate, 3 postgraduate and 8 PG diploma, certificate and diploma courses. B.Ed programs are also offered to the interested candidates.
Alagappa University
Alagappa University offers its students career-oriented and industry-specific programs in this medium of education. Both Tamil and Hindi are the languages of instruction. Graduates have the opportunity to laterally enter various courses.
University of Mumbai
The University of Mumbai has a separate section for students who wish to take part in open learning courses. The Distance and Open Learning area offers various degrees at various faculties.
IMT Distance and Open Learning Institute
Cyber Security and Management are the two majors in which students can enroll for distance or online learning. Postgraduate programs and PhD programs are strongly recommended.
However, it is necessary to thoroughly research all aspects of admission before enrolling in any of these top-rated distance learning universities.
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