School of Distance education is a part of Andhra University, which was established in 1972. After that, it has been one of the most pioneering institutions in the field of higher education. The Distance Education School is trying to extend their service for the society from various parts of the country, especially from the parts of Andhra itself. 

The students of the Distance School, study the same syllabus like every other student of Distance school offers various courses in the streams of Arts, Commerce & Science. At the UG level, it offers BA, B.Sc., and B.Com. and at the PG level, it offers MA, M.Com, M.Sc., B.Ed, LLM, MBA, Executive MBA, MCA, MHRM, and MJMC. Apart from this, it offers Diploma, PG Diploma, and certification courses as well. Andhra University Distance Education Admission 2023

Andhra University Distance Education Important Dates 2023

Event Dates
Application Form Release Date for all UG and PG Programs August 05, 2023
Last Date To Apply August 31, 2023

Andhra University Distance Education Courses

School of Distance Education, Andhra University offers BA, B.Com, B.Sc, MA, M.Com, M.Sc., B.Ed, LLM, MBA, Executive MBA, MCA, MHRM, and MJMC courses. Details of some popular courses of AU SDE are as follows: 

Courses Details
B.Sc  Duration: 3 Years
Eligibility: 10+2
Specializations: Chemistry, botany zoology
B.Com  Duration: 3 Years
Eligibility: 10+2
Specializations: General, Customer Service Management
MA Duration: 2 Years
Eligibility: Graduation
Specializations: English, Hindi, Telugu, History, Economics, Politics, Public Administration, Sociology, Philosophy, Mathematics
M.Sc.  Duration:- 2 Years
Eligibility: Graduation
Specializations: Mathematics, Psychology, Botany, Organic Chemistry, Zoology
M.Com Duration:- 2 yrs
Eligibility:- Graduation
MBA Duration: 3 Years
Eligibility: Graduation with 50%
Specialization: Finance, HRM, Marketing, Hospital Administration
LLM  Duration: 2 Years
Eligibility: BL or Equivalent

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Andhra University Distance Education Admission

The admissions to all the courses at AU SDE are based on the merit obtained by the students in the entrance examination conducted by AU SDE. 

Andhra University Distance Education Application Process

Candidates can apply online to get admission in AD-SDE. 

  • Visit the official website of AU-SDE.
  • Fill the application form and select the desired course. 
  • Pay the application fee via online payment method. 

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Andhra University Distance Education Scholarships

The university provides scholarships to the students who belong from SC/ST & OBC. The maximum age limit to avail this scholarship is 34. Even Disabled/EBC/Minority students can avail the scholarship. For them the age limit is 30.

There are two types of scholarships, they are:-

  • Residential scholarship
  • Post matric scholarship

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Andhra University Distance Education Faculty

The institute has a number of Ph.D. holders as faculty. Prof. P. Hari Prakash is the Director of SDE. He is the Professor in Economics as well. Moreover, SDE has 9 other Assistant Professors. 

Some of the top Assistant Professors are: 

  • Smt. P. Vijaya Ratnam: English Methodology 
  • Dr. G. Sri Ram: Computer Science 
  • Dr. B. Radhika: B.Ed. and M.Ed. 
  • Dr. N Komali Salomi: Family Studies

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Andhra University Distance Education FAQs

Ques. Can I withdraw my application from Andhra University Distance Education after submitting the admission form?

Ans. Yes, the candidate can withdraw their Andhra University Distance Education application form if they wish to do so.

Ques. What is the address of Andhra University Distance Education where I can send the application form?

Ans. You can also submit the form online on the official website of Andhra University Distance Education, but if you want to post it, here is the address:-

Andhra University, Visakhapatnam – 530 003,

Andhra Pradesh, India.

Ques. What are the border marks for the entrance exam in Andhra University Distance Education?

Ans. The criteria of passing marks at Andhra University Distance Education are as follows:-

General category - 50%

SC/ST/OBC - 45%

PWD - 40%.

Ques. What are the required documents for admission to Andhra University Distance Education?

Ans. Here is the list of required documents for Andhra University Distance Education Admission:-
  • Original mark sheet of 10th, 11th & 12th.
  • Certificates or any higher degree (if available)
  • Address proof.
  • 2 colored passport size photographs.
  • Receipt of application fee.