Distance Learning Universities in India
There are many open and distance learning universities located in India. In order to meet standards of education and assessment, these universities must follow the guidelines and policies of the Distance Education Council of India. This body accredits schools that provide quality distance education in India. From associate's degrees to Ph.Ds, distance learning universities in India offer all of the programs that their traditional counterparts offer, while allowing students to work from their homes.
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Indira Gandhi National Open University
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As an open university, Indira Gandhi National Open University offers online courses that do not take previous academic standings into consideration. This school has certificate programs, Bachelor's Degrees, Diplomas, Masters Degrees, Doctoral Degrees and other non-credit programs available in the Liberal Arts, Math, Science, Engineering and a variety of other subjects.
Indira Gandhi National Open University
Maidan Garhi, New Delhi, India
110 068
00-91-11-2957-1000
ignou.ac.in
Andhra University
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Andhra University has a School of Distance Education, founded in 1972, that offers many of the University's traditional courses in distance learning format. The school offers four undergraduate programs, 18 graduate programs, five certificate courses, nine post-graduate diploma courses, and 15 professional courses through its School of Distance Education.
Andhra University
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India
530 003
00-91-891-284-4444
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Bangalore University
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Bangalore University produces more Doctoral graduates in India than any other institution, and many of those students graduate from the Correspondence Courses and Distance Education department. The school offers 28 undergraduate, post-graduate, diploma and certificate courses through this large department, with just under 20,000 students enrolled in 2008.
Bangalore University
Bangalore, Karnataka, India
560 056
00-91-80-2296-1006
bub.ernet.in
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