Madurai Kamaraj University Directorate of Distance Education, unit of the statutory college, was established in the year 1971. The college is affiliated with Madurai Kamaraj University and re-accredited by NAAC with 'A' grade. University offers over 50 Undergraduate, Postgraduate in the field of Arts, Commerce, Education, and Science. College administration provides the facility of spot admission for many courses in distance education. University additionally offers Diploma and Certificate courses granted by UGC in various disciplines, duration ranging from 6 months to 12 months.

MKU DDE Admission 2022

MKU DDE Madurai Highlights

Established | Institute Type 1971 | Public
Approved by University grants commission
Affiliated to Madurai Kamaraj University
Entrance Exam Spot admission based on merit.
Popular Courses BA (Hons.), B.Com, BBA, MBA
Application Mode Online
Admission Criteria Merit-based
Facilities Available Printed course materials, Labs for M.Sc. courses, contact classes
Official Website mkuniversity.ac.in/dde

MKU DDE Madurai Courses

Students can choose over 150 courses in UG, PG Diploma, and certificate courses. Tabulated below are some of the courses conducted by the Directorate:

Course Specializations Details
B.A (Part Time) Economics, History, Political Science, Sociology, Public Administration, English Literature, Journalism And Mass Communication, Tamil Literature Eligibility: Intermediate
B.Com (Part Time) General, Computer Applications, Information Technology
BBA (Part Time) General, Computer Applications, Retail Management
B.Sc (Part Time) Computer Science, Botany, Chemistry, Physics, Zoology, Microbiology, Hospitality And Tourism Studies, Psychology, Visual Communication, Geography
Diploma (Part Time) Water Quality Assessment, Plant Tissue Culture and Nursery Technology, Pisiculture, Catering Operation, Child Care and Creche Management, Communicative and Functional English, Computer Application, Digital Prepress, Disaster Management, Food & Beverage Service0, French, Medical Laboratory Technology, Saiva Siddhanta, School Administration, Yoga
Certification (Part Time) Nano Biology, Gene Silencing, Safety - Research and Clinical Laboratory, French, Child Psychology, Communicative English, Library And Information Science, Mushroom Culture, Sericulture, Vermiculture
BCA (Part Time) Computer Applications
B.Lib.I.Sc. (Part Time) Library and Information Science
B.Lit (Part Time) Tamil
B.Ed. (Part Time) Education Eligibility: Graduation in the relevant subject
M.A (Part Time) Economics, History, Political Science, Sociology, English Literature, Mass Communication & Journalism, Public Administration, Tamil Literature, Tourism Management
MBA (Part Time) General, Human Resource Management, Retail Management, Systems Management, Tourism & Hotel Management, Operations and Project Management, Marketing Management, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, International Business, Hospital Management, Financial Management, Airport & Airlines Management
M.Sc (Part Time) Mathematics, Computer Science, Chemistry, Physics, Zoology, Botany, Psychology, Electronics & Communication
M.Com (Part Time) General, Marketing, Finance, Computer Applications, Co-operative Management, Banking
PG Diploma (Part Time) School Administration, Labour Law And Administrative Law, Actuarial Management, Information And Communication Laws, Health Information Management, Hospital Laboratory Technology, General, Computer Applications, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Tourism Management, Teaching of English, Radiography and Imaging Technology, Public Relations, Psychological Counseling, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Personnel Management & Industrial Relations, Operations and Project Management, Nutrition & Dietetics, NGO Management, Journalism and Mass Communication, International Business, Industrial Microbiology, Industrial and Company Law, Immunotechnology, Human Rights, Hospital Management, Hospital Documentation Management, Guidance & Counselling, Financial Management, Environmental Molecular Diagnostics, Environmental Health & Hygine, Entrepreneurship Development, Criminology and Police Administration, Consumer Laws, Bio statistics, Advertising and Public Relation
PG Diploma (Part Time) Women Studies
PGDM (Part Time) Marketing Management, Retail Management, Human Rights, Hotel Management
M.Lib.I.Sc. (Part Time) Library and Information Science
MCA (Part Time) Computer Applications

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MKU DDE Madurai Admission

Admission at Madurai Kamaraj University Directorate of Distance Education is based on merit. Candidates for all courses are selected based on merit and marks secured in High school board examinations and respective qualifying exams.

How to Apply?

For applying to courses one may follow the below steps for the admission process:

  • Fill the application form for the desired course; with required documents.
  • Enrolment fees for MBA / MCA are INR 500, UG / PG Diploma / Diploma / Certificate courses are INR 300 and PG courses are INR 400. 
  • Candidates whose application will be successfully submitted will receive notifications from college administration shortly.
  • If selected, then complete the admission process and pay relevant fees.

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MKU DDE Madurai Placement

College provides a large number of courses and hence provide a large number of job opportunity to its students on/off-campus. The tables shown provides a detailed structure of college placement from 2016-19:

Academic year Students placed Highest median salary
2016-17 180 INR 2,70,000
2017-18 136 INR 1,99,000
2018-19 115 INR 3,50,000

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MKU DDE Madurai Scholarship

The college administration has allowed external bodies for granting scholarships to lower caste students and Economically weaker students. Adi Dravidian and Harijan Welfare Department, Tamil Nadu Government provides Scholarships to SC/ST students. College administration also exempt tuition fee (100%) for Physically Challenged and provide half fee concession to students of defense employees.

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MKU DDE Madurai Facilities

The following are some of the facilities offered by Madurai Kamaraj University Directorate of Distance Education to help students with the smooth conduct of learning:

  • Science lab: The college has a newly established Science lab with well-preserved tools for Biotechnology, Botany, Chemistry, Physics, Zoology students.
  • Printed course materials: Printed material are made available to the students for the subjects. This helps students to refer back to the course even at home.
  • Evening learning centers: For all those students who are working during the day and can pursue education only in the evening

MKU DDE Madurai Faculty

The institute has a total number of 27 faculty members out of which 21 hold Ph.D. degrees. Every department has its Head and Dean and other faculties are working at the following positions:

  • Assistant Professor: 24
  • Guest Lecturer: 2
  • Associate Professor: 1

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MKU DDE Madurai FAQs

Ques. Do college provides extra classes for weak students?

Ans. College provides faculty members for imparting knowledge in different courses. Extra classes are given on prior approval from faculty members.

Ques. Do colleges have well-equipped tools to impart knowledge in Mass communication?

Ans. Mass communication is a detailed course in the Arts stream. College is still under process to receive approval of affiliation from DCE.

Ques. How is the MBA course at MKU DDE?

Ans. MBA course is taught by renowned faculties of the university. College also takes practical classes on weekends which is very engaging and helpful for students.

Ques. Are there any government-approved skill-oriented courses available?

Ans. No, College provides only government-approved Bachelors’s, Masters’s, Diploma, and Certificate courses. Though college is planning for an addition to new courses under the PMKWY scheme of Central government.

Ques. Are there any mid-term exams for students?

Ans. Students do not have to give any mid-term exam, there are only end term exams, though for some course’s faculty take regular tests.

Ques. How far is the college exam center is allotted to students from their home town?

Ans. College provides many options to choose from for the exam center according to their nearest location.