Maulana Azad National Urdu University, Directorate of Distance Education, Hyderabad, Telangana, is a philanthropic institution that has given thousands of underprivileged, Urdu-speaking people access to education in India. Established in 1998, and ever since then have founded 9 Regional Centres and 5 Sub-Regional Centres across several cities in India. They provide academic support to students through 161 Study Centres under the administrative wings of these RCs and SRCs. 

The Institute is NAAC accredited with an 'A' grade twice, and Outlook - ICARE rankings 2020 placed the university as the 24th best central university in India. 

The University's DDE currently offers five undergraduate and six postgraduate courses and two diploma and certificate courses. 

The application process for admission at any of the courses is in the online mode. Admission is based on merit and entrance tests respective to each course.

MANUU-DDE, Hyderabad: Highlights

Established | Type 1998 | Public
Recognized as Urdu university
Recognized by GC
Mode of Learning Self-Learning / Distance / Online
Medium of Instruction Urdu
Number of Regional Centres 09
Number of Sub-Regional Centres 05
Admission Selection Entrance or Merit-based or Both
Applications Accepted  Online
Application Fee Rs. 1,000/- for B. Ed | Rs. 300 for others
Facilities Instructional Media Centre, SLM
Website Home | MANUU

MANUU-DDE, Hyderabad: Courses Offered

Courses Details
BA Specializations- Islamic Studies, Political Science, Public Administration, Arabic, Economics, Sociology and Urdu
Eligibility- Passed 10+2 or equivalent from any recognized board
Selection Criteria- Merit-Based
Duration- 3-6 Years
Mode- Distance Learning
B. Sc. Specializations- Botany, Chemistry, Zoology, Mathematics and Physics
Eligibility- Passed 10+2 or equivalent from any recognized board
Selection Criteria- Merit-Based
Duration- 3-6 Years
Mode- Distance Learning
B. Com Eligibility- Passed 10+2 or equivalent from any recognized board
Selection Criteria- Merit-Based
Duration- 3-6 Years
Mode- Distance Learning
B. Ed Eligibility- Completed graduation in the relevant stream from any recognized university
Selection Criteria- Entrance-Based
Duration- 2-4 Years
Mode- Distance Learning
MA Specializations- Islamic Studies, Arabic, Hindi, English, History and Urdu
Selection Criteria- Merit-Based
Duration- 2-4 Years
Mode- Distance Learning
Diploma Specializations- Teach English and Journalism & Mass Communication
Selection Criteria- Merit-Based
Duration- 1-2 Years
Mode- Distance Learning
Certification Specializations- Functional English, Proficiency in Urdu Through English, Proficiency in Urdu Through Hindi and Food & Nutrition
Selection Criteria- Merit-Based
Duration- 6 Months- 2 Years
Mode- Distance Learning

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MANUU-DDE, Hyderabad: Admission

Selection Criteria

Admissions at Directorate Distance Education at Maulana Azad National Urdu University are conducted online. To apply for any of their programs, candidates need to visit the official website of Maulana Azad National Urdu University's Directorate of Distance Education. 

Admissions for all the courses in the Distance mode are merit-based, except that of the B. Ed and MA Arabic courses.

How to apply?

  1. Visit the Admission portal at the official website of MANUU - DDE. 
  2. Candidates need to click on the 'Admission Portal' button on the website. 
  3. They will then have to register themselves on the portal.
  4. The candidate's login credentials like username and password will be generated and shared via email or SMS. 
  5. The candidate will then have to login into their registered profiles on the Admission Portal. 
  6. The candidate is required to fill out the application form accurately. 
  7. Scanned documents like identity proof, academic certificates, passport-sized photographs, and signatures, among others, need to be uploaded. 
  8. Select the desired program of choice.
  9. The candidate needs to select their nearest Regional Centre and Learner Support Centre. 
  10. Submit the application form with the scanned and uploaded documents. 
  11. To complete the application process, the candidate is required to pay the application fees online. 

MANUU-DDE, Hyderabad: Faculty

The faculty at DDE in Maulana Azad National Urdu University comprises 18 teaching staff dedicated to creating learning material for students enrolled in the different programs. 

  • Professors: 02
  • Associate Professors: 05
  • Assistant Professors: 11

FAQs

Ques. What is the fee structure for undergraduate courses at MANUU-DDE?

Ans. The fees per annum for BA and B.Com courses is Rs. 1,700. For B. Sc Life Sciences, it is Rs. 3,100 and for Physical Sciences, it is Rs. 2,700. For B. Ed, the course fees is Rs. 15,000.

Ques. Where are the Regional and Sub - Regional Centres for MANUU-DDE?

Ans. The Regional Centres are located in Delhi, Patna, Bangalore, Bhopal, Darbhanga, Srinagar, Kolkata, Mumbai and Ranchi. The Sub-Regional Centres are located at Hyderabad, Jammu, Amravati, Lucknow and Nuh.

Ques. Does MANUU-DDE provide any sports or extra-curricular facilities to students?

Ans. The Institute always organizes inter-school tournaments in chess, carroms, cricket, football, basketball etc. The Institute also provides facilities for Indoor games like Badminton, Table Tennis, Carrom etc. The Directorate of Physical Education of the Institute offers a course under CBCS in Sports and Physical Education. 

Ques. What is the course duration for UG programs at MANUU - DDE? 

Ans. The minimum course duration for UG programs at MANUU - DDE is 3 years. It can be extended up to a maximum limit of 6 years. 

Ques. Can I Re-Register for any of the courses at MANUU-DDE?

Ans. Yes, you can apply for Re-registration if you have not been able to complete the course within the stipulated duration. Candidates can apply for Re-registration for a maximum of 2 years.