Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Universities offering distance learning courses in India- Andhra Pradesh and Telangana

Hi Friends,

I am back with the series of institutes offering distance learning courses in India. This is part 2 of the series and in this I am going to explain about institutes and courses (in distance mode as well as part time mode) in Andhra Pradesh.

I am thankful to all of you for very positive response to 1st series about institutes offering distance learning courses in Maharashtra.

you may read the same on following link

http://simplygovind.blogspot.in/2013/05/universities-offering-distance-learning.html


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1. Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Open University, Hyderabad

Approved by DEC: Yes, all programmes, regular full recognition

Type: State Government University

Admission open: Throughout the year

Medium of instruction: English and Telugu (except M.Sc. and MBA)

NAAC category: Not applicable

Admission open for non HSC passed: Yes, through eligibility test one can pursue BA, B.Com, B.Sc. and certificate in nutrition.

Reputation: India's first Open University, acceptable for public sector job and higher studies in India

Territory and jurisdiction according to UGC and DEC: As per the Act of the University. 

Information about the university: It is founded in 1982 as Andhra Pradesh Open University by State Government and hence recognized by UGC as well as DEC. It has innovative courses like MBA in healthcare maagement in collaboration with Apollo Hospital and also offers M.Sc. in Chemistry and Life Sciences, it also offers few distinct courses and fee are very cheap.

Exam Centre: All Over Andhra Pradesh Only

Courses Available: As of 2013 around 48 courses in certificate, Diploma, BA, B.com to PG and Ph.D

BA, B.Com, B.Sc., MA- History, Economics, Sociology, English, Political Science, Public Administration, Telugu, Hindi, Urdu, M.com, M.Sc. - Mathematics, Botany, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Physics, Zoology, Psychology, B.Ed. B.Ed (Special Education), M.Ed.- Only experienced in service teachers in recognized school in Andhra Pradesh can apply for B.Ed. and M.Ed., MBA (Admission through ICET- conducted by Andhra Pradesh government for both distance learning and full time MBA),  MBA(Health Care Management)In collaboration with Apollo Hospitals Educational Research Foundation (AHERF) Hyderabad (cost 1.2 Lakhs), B.Lib.Sc., Bachelor of Public Relation (duration: 1 year), M.Lib.Sc.

Diploma and PG Diplomas: 

P.G. Diploma in Marketing Management(PGDMM)
P.G. Diploma in Business Finance(PGDBF)
P.G. Diploma in Environmental Studies(PGDES)
P.G. Diploma in Writing for Mass Media in Telugu(PGDWMMT)
P.G. Diploma in Human Rights(PGDHR)
P.G. Diploma in Women's Studies(PGDWS)
P.G. Diploma in Preventive & Promotive Health Care
P.G. Diploma in Holistic Health
P.G. Diploma in Wellness Mgmt.
Certificate Program in Food & Nutrition(CPFN)
Certificate Programmmes: Motor Insurance Fire Insurance Medical Insurance Life Insurance & Pension Plg.
PG Dip.in Culture and Heritage Tourism(PGDCHT)
Certificate Programme in Literacy and Community Development
Certificate Programme in N.G.O. Manegment
P.G.Diploma in Social and Preventive Indian Health Care
Diploma in Herbal Products
Certificate in Indian Health Science
Certificate in Herbal Home Remedies




Practical compulsory: Yes


Practicals are held at: Hyderabad only


Any controversy: No

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2. Andhra University, Vishakhapatnam

Approved by DEC: Yes, only till current year i.e. 2012-13 and likely to get renewed

Type: State Government University

Admission open: July to September

Medium of instruction: English and Telugu (limited courses only)

NAAC category: A grade

Admission open for non HSC passed: No

Reputation: ranked 11th in all over India in India Today ranking of Indian Universities

Territory and jurisdiction according to UGC and DEC: As per the Act of the University. 

Information about the university: It is founded in 1926 as a separate arm from University of Madras. It is ranked in top 12 university list of India Today Indian University ranking 2011. and 11 in 2013. 

Exam Centre: All Over Andhra Pradesh Only through 37 centres


Practical compulsory: Yes for science and computer science courses only


Practicals are held at: Vishakhapatnam only


Any controversy: Nothing such except busting of fake mark sheet of Andhra University

Note: All courses are not approved by DEC, so check with DEC website before taking admission

Courses Available:

CERTIFICATION COURSE – SIX MONTHS DURATION
1.
Certificate in Office Automation & Accounting (English Medium)

Intermediate or equivalent or pass in the B.A. / B.Com. Entrance Examination conducted by SDE or other Universities under open system. 

2.
Certificate in Office Automation & Multimedia Technologies (English Medium)
Intermediate or equivalent or pass in the B.A. / B.Com. Entrance Examination conducted by SDE or other Universities under open system. 

3.
Certificate in Office Automation & Internet Technologies (English Medium)
Intermediate or equivalent or pass in the B.A. / B.Com. Entrance Examination conducted by SDE or other Universities under open system. 

DIPLOMA COURSES
4.
Diploma in Consumer Education (Six Months) 
Intermediate or equivalent or pass in the B.A. / B.Com. Entrance Examination conducted by SDE or other Universities under open system. 

5.
Diploma in Music (Two years) (English Medium)
Candidate should have completed 15 years of age by 1st July of the year of admission.

6.
Diploma in Management
Any Bachelor's Degree

POST GRADUATE  DIPLOMA COURSES
7.
PG Diploma in Co-operation and Rural Studies
In-service candidates working in cooperatives and allied institutions including non-officials with any Bachelor’s Degrree other than BFA and BA OL

8.
PG Diploma in Functional English
Any Bachelor’s Degree

9.
PG Diploma in Travel and Tourism Management
Any Bachelor’s Degree

10.
PG Diploma in Management of Voluntary Organizations
Any Bachelor’s Degree

11.
PG Diploma in Computer Programming & Applications
Any Degree other than BFA and BA (OL)

12
PG Diploma in Translation
Any Degree with Telugu as mother tongue or any Degree with Telugu as a subject of study

13.
PG Diploma in Environmental Studies
Any Bachelor’s Degree

14.
PG Diploma in Consumer Education (One Year)
Any Graduate

15.
PG Diploma in Public Interest
Any Graduate

16.
PG Diploma in Digital Governance
Any Graduate

GRADUATE COURSES – 3 YEAR DURATION
17.
B.A.(Both English & Telugu Medium)
(* for candidates qualified in Entrance)
Intermediate / PUC or equivalent or 2-year I.T.I. of AP after passing SSc or pass in the B.A. / B.Com. Entrance Examination conducted by this School.

18.
B.Com (Both English & Telugu Medium)
(* for candidates qualified in Entrance)
Intermediate / PUC or equivalent or pass in the B.A. / B.Com. Entrance Examination conducted by this School.

19.
B.Com (Customer Service Management) (English Medium only)
Intermediate / PUC or Equivalent

20.
B.Sc.    * 500 EXTRA FOR COMPUTERS(English Medium only)
1) MPC, 2) MP Comp., 3) M Comp. Stat.
4) M Eco. Comp.
With the combination of Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Statistics and Computers.  Intermediate / PUC or Equivalent with Physical Sciences and Mathematics.

POST GRADUATE COURSES – 2 YEAR DURATION
21.
M.Com
B.Com / B.B.M

22.
MA in English
B.A. / B.Com / B.Sc. / BFA / BA (OL) / BAL

23.
MA in Hindi
BA / BCom / B.Sc. with Hindi as one of the subjects of study / Sahitya Ratna with POL.

24.
MA in Telugu
BA / BCom / BSc or BA (Special) with Telugu as one of the Subjects of study or B.Sc (Home Sciences) with a maximum of 100 marks for each paper.

25.
MA in History
BA (Pass or Hons.) OTBA BA (OL) with History as one of the subjects

26.
MA in Economics
BA with Economics

27.
MA in Politics
Any Degree General / Professional / Vocational / Technical

28.
MA in Public Administration
Any Degree General / Professional / Vocational / Technical

29.
MA in Sociology
Any Degree General / Professional / Vocational / Technical

30.
MA in Philosophy
Any Graduate

31.
MA / MSc. Mathematics
BA / BSc with Mathematics as one of the subjects of study.

32.
MA in Psychology
Any Graduate

33.
MSc in Botany
BSC with Relevant Subject

34.
MSc in Organic Chemistry
BSC with Relevant Subject

35.
MSc in Zoology
BSC with Relevant Subject

36.
L.L.M
BL or Equivalent there to

PROFESSIONAL COURSES
37.
B.Ed. III Methodology /
MA Education III Methodology
B.Ed. Degree /
MA Education

38.
M.B.A. (Finance / HRM / Marketing / Hospital Administration)- 3 years
Any graduate (other than BFA and BA OL) with 50% marks (SC / ST / BC candidates with 45% marks) is eligible. They must have studied Maths as one of the subjects at SSC / Intermediate level besides qualifying in ICET or Entrance test conducted by Andhra University.

39.
Executive M.B.A. (Finance / HRM / Marketing)- 2 years
In addition to eligibility criteria for 3-year MBA, minimum of two years in-service experience after graduation.

40.
M.C.A.- 3 years
Any graduate (other than BFA and BA OL) with 50% marks (SC / ST / BC candidates with 45% marks) is eligible. They must have studied Maths as one of the subjects at
Intermediate level besides qualifying in ICET or Entrance test conducted by Andhra University.

41.
MHRM- 2 years
Any Graduate

42.
Master of Journalism & Mass Communication
Any Graduate (Other than BFA)





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3. University of English and Foreign Language, (Erstwhile EFL), Hyderabad

Approved by DEC: Yes, till the committee visits and decision taken

Type: Central Government Deemed University

Admission open: July to September

Medium of instruction: English only

NAAC category: A grade


Reputation: India's first Open University, acceptable for public sector job and higher studies in India

Territory and jurisdiction according to UGC and DEC: As per the Act of the University. 

Information about the university: One of the most popular university in India and most reputed for English and other Foreign Language training. Now it is multi campus university with campus in Shillong

Exam Centre: Hyderabad, Lucknow and Shillong

Practical compulsory: NA


Practicals are held at: NA


Any controversy: No


Courses Available:
PGCTE (Certificate in Teaching of English)
PGDTE (Diploma in Teaching English)
MA (English) 

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4. Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU), Hyderabad

Approved by DEC: Yes, till the committee visits and decision taken

Type: State Government autonomous University

Admission open: July to September

Medium of instruction: English only

NAAC category: A grade


Reputation:One of the most reputed university after IITs and NITs. 

Territory and jurisdiction according to UGC and DEC: As per the Act of the University. 

Information about the university: This is a state government university and got final autonomous status in 2008 giving more flexibility to operate. It is one of the best university to pursue the programme. 

Exam Centre: Hyderabad only

Practical compulsory: Hyderabad only


Practicals are held at: Hyderabad only

Any controversy: No


Courses Available:

Master of Business Administration (MBA) (3 years)
Master of Computer Applications (MCA) (3 years)M. Sc (Chemistry) (2 years)

It is planning following courses to offer:
PG diploma in Industrial Safety (1 year)
PG diploma in Supply Chain Management (1 year)
PG diploma in Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance & Regulatory Affairs (1 year)

Earlier, it used to offer part time BE/ B.Tech which it seems have discontinued. 

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5. Kakatiya University, Warangal

Approved by DEC: Yes, only till 2013-14 and likely to get renewed

Type: State Government University

Admission open: July to November

Medium of instruction: English and Telugu (limited courses only)

NAAC category: A grade

Admission open for non HSC passed: Yes- for BA/ B.Com only through eligibility test

Reputation: ranked 33 in 2011 and 37 in 2012 and 38 in 2013. It has high reputation for its pharmacy department and alumnus are holding key position world over. 

Territory and jurisdiction according to UGC and DEC: As per the Act of the University. 

Information about the university: It is One of the most reputed university in Andhra Pradesh and constantly ranked as grade A by NAAC. It is poor in terms of student service and quality of the study materials but a good university to pursue the programme. 

Exam Centre: All Over Andhra Pradesh , Kolkata, Surat and Mumbai

Practical compulsory: Yes for science and computer science courses only


Practicals are held at: Warangal only


Any controversy: Nothing such found. 

Note: All courses are not approved by DEC, so check with DEC website before taking admission

Courses Available:


1B.A.3 Years
18 years for those who have no formal educational qualification but have passed the Eligibility Test of this University/Inter (10+2)
2.B.Com3 Years
18 years for those who have no formal educational qualification but have passed the Eligibility Test of this University/Inter (10+2)
3.B.Com (Computers)3 Years
18 years for those who have no formal educational qualification but have passed the Eligibility Test of this University/Inter (10+2)
4.B.B.M3 Years
Inter (10+2) with Commerce/Science

5.
PGDCA
1 Year
Any Bachelor Degree Preferably for employees 
6.
PG DGC
1 Year
BA/B.Sc Psychology/MA/MSc Psychology

7.M.A. English2 Years
Bachelor Degree with a subject concerned
8.M.A. Telugu2 Years
Bachelor Degree with a subject concerned
9.M.A. Hindi2 Years
Bachelor Degree with a subject concerned
10.M.A. Sanskrit2 Years
Bachelor Degree with a subject concerned
11.M.A. Urdu2 Years
Bachelor Degree with a subject concerned
12.M. A. Economics2 Years
Bachelor Degree with a subject concerned
13.M.A. Pol.Science2 Years
Bachelor Degree with a subject concerned
14.M.A. Pub.Admn2 Years
Bachelor Degree with a subject concerned
15.M.A. History2 Years
Bachelor Degree with a subject concerned
16.
MA Rural Development
2 Years
Any Bachelor Degree (PG  in Personnel Management and Industrial Relations)
17.M.A. Sociology2 Years
Any Bachelor Degree
18.
MA HRM
2 Years
Any Bachelor Degree (PG  in Personnel Management and Industrial Relations)
19.M.Com2 Years
Bachelor Degree with a subject concerned
20.M.A. /M.Sc. Mathematics2 Years
Bachelor Degree with a subject concerned
21.M.Sc. Env. Sciences2 Years
Graduate in Science / Engineering
22.M.Sc Physics2 Years
Graduate  with a concerned subject and should have secured merit in Entrance Exam
23.M.Sc Botany2 Years
Graduate  with a concerned subject and should have secured merit in Entrance Exam
24M.Sc Zoology2 Years
Graduate  with a concerned subject and should have secured merit in Entrance Exam
25.M.Sc Chemistry2 Years
Graduate  with a concerned subject and should have secured merit in Entrance Exam
26.PG.DBM1 Years
Any Bachelor Degree




27.CLISc (Certificate Course in Library and Information Science)6 MonthsIntermediate (10+2)
28.Communication Skills in English6 MonthsIntermediate (10+2)

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6. Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU), Hyderabad

Approved by DEC: Yes, till the committee visits and decision taken

Type: Central University- Established and ryun by central government, ministry of HRD govt of India

Admission open: July to September

Medium of instruction: Urdu only, however MA in English and DTE  is available in English medium

NAAC category: A grade

Admission open for non HSC passed: Yes- for BA/ B.Com and B.Sc. only through eligibility test

Reputation: India's first Urdu University established by central government with all over India jurisdiction with many regional centres. 

Territory and jurisdiction according to UGC and DEC: As per the Act of the University. - All over India

Information about the university: Government established it to promote literacy level among Muslim population. in India and to promote Urdu education through Urdu language.  

Exam Centre: Almost all part of India

Practical compulsory: Yes for science and related programme


Practicals are held at: respective centres


Any controversy: No

Courses offered:
MA Urdu
MA History
MA English
BA
B.Com
B.Sc. (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology and Chemistry)
B.Ed
PG Diploma in Museology
PG diploma in Tourism Management
Diploma in Journalism and mass communication
Diploma in Teach English
Certificate in food and nutrition
Certificate in Urdu Proficiency through English/ Hindi
Certificate in English Proficiency for Urdu Speaker

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7. Acharya Nagarjun University, Guntur

Approved by DEC: Yes, till current year only 2012-13

Type: State University

Admission open: July to September

Medium of instruction: Telugu and English

NAAC category: A grade

Admission open for non HSC passed: Yes- for BA/ B.Com  only through eligibility test

Reputation: It is categorised as B by NAAC

Territory and jurisdiction according to UGC and DEC: As per the Act of the University. - All over India

Information about the university: Acharya Nagarjuna University, an affiliating University established in 1976, started with only 10 post-graduate courses in the University College. If we see its online website, it is much better than any other universities in terms of support to distance learner. 

Exam Centre: Almost all part of India

Practical compulsory: Yes for science and related programme


Practicals are held at: respective centres


Any controversy: No

Courses offered:

      M.Sc.
1. Psychology
2. Information Technology (IT)
3. Botany
4. Zoology
5. Physics
6. Chemistry
7. Micro Biology
8. Mathematics
9. Computer Science
10. Statistics
11. Food and Nutritional Science


   M.A.
1. Economics (With Option Agricultural Economics and Rural Development)
2. Social Work
3. Journalism and Mass Communications
4. Hindi
5. English
6. Telugu
7. Economics (with option Economics of Industry)
8. History
9. Political science
10. Sociology


    M.Com.
1. Accountancy
2. Banking
      M.B.A.
1. Marketing Management
2. Financial Management
3. Human Resource Management
4. Banking & Insurance Management
5. Hospital Administration
6. MBA
      M.C.A.
1. Master of Computer Applications (M.C.A.)
      MHRM
1. Master of Human Resource Management (MHRM)
      LL.M.
1. Labour Laws
2. Constitutional Law and Administrative Law
3. Torts and Crimes
4. Corporate and Securities Law
      B.A.
1. Economics, History, Politics
2. Economics, Public Administration, Politics
3. Economics, Public Administration , Sociology
4. Economics, History, Sociology
5. Economics, Politics, Sociology
6. History,Politics, Sociology
7. Public Administraion, Politics, Sociology
8. Public Administration, Politics, History
9. Maths, Politics, Economics
10. Maths, English, History
11. Maths, Telugu, History
12. English, Economics, Public Administration
13. English, Economics, Politics
14. English, History, Politics
15. English, Politics, Public Administration
16. English, History, Telugu
17. Telugu, History, Sociology
18. Telugu, History, Politics
19. Maths, Economics, Statistics
20. Maths, Statistics, Computer Applications
21. Maths, English ,Statistics(MES)

      B.Com.
1. General
2. Computer Applications

      B.Sc.
1. Botany, Zoology, Physics (B.Z.C.)
2. Maths, Physics, Chemistry(M.P.C.)
3. Costume Design & Fashioh Technology(CD&FT)
4. Information Technology (IT)
5. Maths, Statistics, Computer Science (M.S.Cs.)
6. Maths, Physics, Electronics
7. Maths, Electronics, Computers
8. Maths, Physics, Computers
      B.B.M.
1. B.B.M.

      BHM
1. Bachelor of Hotel Management(BHM)

      Library Science Courses
1. Bachelor of Library Information Science (BLISc)

      PG Diploma Courses
1. PG Diploma in Bioinformatics (PGDBI)
2. PG Diploma in Biotechnology (PGDBT)
3. PG Diploma in Hospital and Health Care Management (PGDHHM)
4. PG Diploma in Business Management (PGDBM)
5. PG Diploma in Marketing Management (PGDMM)
6. PG Diploma in Human Resource Management (PGDHRM)
7. PG Diploma in Financial Management (PGDFM)
8. PG Diploma in Banking and Financial Management (PGDBFM)
9. PG Diploma in International Business (PGDIB)
10. PG Diploma in Travel and Tourism Management (PGDTTM)
11. PG Diploma in Insurance Management (PGDIM)
12. PG Diploma in Journalism & Mass Communication (PGDJM)
13. PG Diploma in Computer Applications (PGDCA)
14. PG Diploma in Information Technology (PGDIT)
15. PG Diploma in Hotel Management(PGDHM)

      Diploma Courses
1. Diploma in Food Production
      Certificate Courses
1. Certificate Course in HIV/Aids Counselling
2. Certificate Course in Hotel and Hospital House Keeping

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8. NALSAR Law University, Hyderabad

Approved by DEC: Yes, till the committee visits

Type: State University

Admission open: July to September

Medium of instruction: English

NAAC category: accreditation not done

Admission open for non HSC passed: Not applicable/ No

Reputation: One of the most reputed institute for legal studies

Territory and jurisdiction according to UGC and DEC: As per the Act of the University. 

Information about the university: NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad, an institution of national eminence in the field of legal education and research, is a residential University established in 1998 under the National Academy of Legal Studies and Research University Act (Andhra Pradesh Act 34 of 1998) of the Andhra Pradesh State Legislature. The University provides an opportunity to explore limitless options in legal profession and is setting new standards in legal education. The University has as its primary mission to create a generation of able, competent and humane lawyers who will not only enter the Bar and Bench but will also be equipped to address effectively the imperatives of the new millennium and to engage in community services. The University Grants Commission has recognised NALSAR under sections 2 (f) and 12 (b) of the UGC Act, 1956.

Exam Centre: Hyderabad, Bangalore, Mumbai, New Delhi, Chennai, Ahmadabad and Pune

Practical compulsory: not applicable


Practicals are held at: Not applicable


Any controversy: No

Courses offered:

One year Postgraduate Diploma in Patents Law

One year Postgraduate Diploma in Media Law

One year Postgraduate Diploma in Cyber Laws

One year Postgraduate Diploma in International Humanitarian Law


Post-graduate Diploma in Alternative Dispute Resolution and 
Post-graduate Diploma in Family Dispute Resolution as Evening Courses.
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9. Osmania University, Hyderabad

Approved by DEC: Yes, till current year only 2012-13

Type: State University

Admission open: July to September

Medium of instruction: Telugu and English

NAAC category: A grade

Admission open for non HSC passed: No

Reputation: It is categorised as A by NAAC and also feature rank 10th in India Today ranking of 2013

Territory and jurisdiction according to UGC and DEC: As per the Act of the University.

Information about the university: State University, well reputed

Exam Centre: Andhra Pradesh Only

Practical compulsory: Yes for science and related programme


Practicals are held at: Hyderabad


Any controversy: In the past, its degree had controversy about ill managed admission process and granting one sitting degree, however, now such dark cloud is not there. Recently, Gulf and Iran banned Osmania University degree is quality issue. Please refer following link:
http://blog.simplycareer.net/2014/05/osmaniadegreebannedinUAEandIran.html


Courses offered:
MA- English, Telugu, Philosophy, Vedic Astrology, Urdu, Hindi, Sanskrit, Public Relation, Economics, Political Science, History, Psychology, PErsonnel Management, Journalism and Public Relation

M.Com, 

M.Sc.- Mathematics and Statistics only


PRE-DEGREE COURSE IN ORIENTAL LANGUAGE (TELUGU)

BA
BA mathematics


B.Com
B.Com Computers

BBA

B.Sc. (Aviation)

PG Diploma in mathematics
PG Diploma in English Language Teaching
PG Diploma in Bio Informatics
PG Diploma in Telecom Software
PG Diploma in Computer Applications
PG Diploma in Town and Country Planning

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10. Potti Sriramulu Telugu University, Hyderabad

Approved by DEC: Yes, till current year only 2013-14

Type: State University

Admission open: July to September

Medium of instruction: Telugu and English

NAAC category: Not available

Admission open for non HSC passed: No

Reputation: Nothing specific just like as a general state university

Territory and jurisdiction according to UGC and DEC: As per the Act of the University. i.e. AP

Information about the university: State University specifically meant for promoting Telugu language

Exam Centre: Andhra Pradesh Only

Practical compulsory: Yes for science and related programme


Practicals are held at: Hyderabad


Any controversy: In the past, its degree had controversy about ill managed admission process and granting one sitting degree, however, now such dark cloud is not there.


Courses offered:
MA Astrology
MA Sanskrit
MA Telugu
MA English Language Teaching
MA tourism Management
MCJ -Telugu Medium only
BA Carnatic Music
BA Special- Telugu
PG Diploma in Jyotirvasthu
PG Diploma in TV Journalism
Diploma in Jyothisham
Diploma in Film Writing
Diploma in light Music
Sangit Visharad
Certificate Course in Jyothisham
Certificate course in Telugu



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11. Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetham, Tirupati

Approved by DEC: Yes, till current year only 2012-13

Type: Central Deemed University

Admission open: July to September

Medium of instruction: Sanskrit

NAAC category: A

Admission open for non HSC passed: Yes, for Diploma and MA (please note, as per supreme court order,a PG degree obtained without graduation has no validity)

Reputation: One of the premier institute in Sanskrit education

Territory and jurisdiction according to UGC and DEC: As per the Act of the University.- all over India

Information about the university: The Vidyapeetha was declared as a Deemed to be a University on the recommendations of the U.G.C  under Section 3 of UGC Act by the Government of India in its Gazette dated 16 - 11- 1987,  No. F.9-2/85 U-3. The Deemed University was formally inaugurated . 

Exam Centre: Tirupati  Only

Practical compulsory: Yes for Yoga and related programme


Practicals are held at: Tirupati Only


Any controversy: No.


Courses offered:

Under DDE System
  1. Prak-Sastri (Pre-Degree Course/+2)
  2. Sastri (B.A)
  3. B.A. (Sanskrit)
  4. Acharya (M.A.)
      1. Sahitya, 2. Jyotisha, 3. Vyakarana, 4. Vedanta, 5. Nyaya, 6. Agama,
      7. Dharmasastra, 8. Puranetihasa

Under Open University System- basis of entrance exam no formal qualification required
  1. Certificate course in Sanskrit (6 months)
  2. Diploma Course in Sanskrit (1 year)
  3. P.G.Diploma in Yoga Vijnan (1 year)
  4. Acharya (M.A.) OUS (2 Years - Year wise scheme)



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12. Shri Krishnadevraya University, Anantpur

Approved by DEC: Yes, till committee visits and inspect

Type: State University

Admission open: January to September

Medium of instruction: Telugu and English

NAAC category: B

Admission open for non HSC passed: Yes, for BA/ B.Com through eligibility test

Reputation: Not so reputed and not so known

Territory and jurisdiction according to UGC and DEC: As per the Act of the University.- District where it operates

Information about the university:

Exam Centre: Nalagondam District, Anantpur District and Vijayanagaram District

Practical compulsory: Yes for Science and Computer Science related programme


Practicals are held at: Nalagondam District, Anantpur District and Vijayanagaram District


Any controversy: Yes, ETV2 ran some video on youtube which later withdrawn


Courses offered:
 B.A, B.Sc, B.Com (General), B.Com (Computers), B.Li.Sc and B.Ed, M.A (English, Telugu, History, Economics, Political Science, Sociology and Rural Development, MSW, LLM, M.Sc. (Mathematics, Botany, Organic Chemistry, Physics, Zoology and Computer Science), M.Com, M.B.A., M.C.A (Through entrance test) P.G. Diploma  in Business Administration, Computer Applications, Intellectual Property Laws, Cyber Laws and Human Rights & values

Please note that all the courses are not approved through DEC of this university, please check before taking admission.
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13. Shri Venkateshwara University, Tirupati

Approved by DEC: Yes, till committee visits and inspect

Type: State University

Admission open: January to September

Medium of instruction: Telugu and English

NAAC category: A

Admission open for non HSC passed: Yes, for BA/ B.Com through eligibility test

Reputation: Well known

Territory and jurisdiction according to UGC and DEC: As per the Act of the University.- District where it operates

Information about the university:
Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati was established in 1954. The University was started with six departments of Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Botany, Zoology, Economics and Philosophy. The University has eight constituent colleges concerning various conventional and advanced subject, in order to provide good academic and smooth administrative service to one and all. Besides these colleges, it has a PG centre at Kavali. The University has 58 departments, wherein 71 different PG courses and several Diploma and Certificate courses are being run with a total academic faculty strength of 400 and 1500 non-teaching and a student strength of 5000, including research scholars. S.V. University introduced correspondence courses in the year 1972 to extend the frontiers of academic excellence beyond its campus. This Institute of Correspondence Courses (ICC) was upgraded as Directorate of Distance Education (DDE) in April 1995 as per the UGC norms. 

Exam Centre: All over Andhra Pradesh, and Kerala (one centre only)

Practical compulsory: Yes for Science and Computer Science related programme


Practicals are held at: Nalagondam District, Anantpur District and Vijayanagaram District


Any controversy: Yes, ETV2 ran some video on youtube which later withdrawn


Courses offered:
 B.A, B.Sc, B.Com (General), B.Com (Computers), B.Li.Sc and B.Ed, M.A (English, Telugu, History, Economics, Political Science, Sociology and Rural Development, MSW, LLM, M.Sc. (Mathematics, Botany, Organic Chemistry, Physics, Zoology and Computer Science), M.Com, M.B.A., M.C.A (Through entrance test) P.G. Diploma  in Business Administration, Computer Applications, Intellectual Property Laws, Cyber Laws and Human Rights & values

Please note that all the courses are not approved through DEC of this university, please check before taking admission.

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14. Shri Padmavathi Mahila Vishwavidyalayam, Tirupati
(Only for Women)Approved by DEC: Yes, till 2012-13

Type: State University

Admission open: January to October

Medium of instruction: Telugu and English

NAAC category: B

Admission open for non HSC passed: Yes, for BA/ B.Com through eligibility test

Reputation: Not so known and few of the women universities in India 

Territory and jurisdiction according to UGC and DEC: As per the Act of the University.- District where it operates

Information about the university:

Exam Centre: Tirupati, Vishakhapatnam, Nizamabad and Hyderabad only

Practical compulsory: Yes for Science and Computer Science related programme


Practicals are held at: Tirupati, Vishakhapatnam, Nizamabad and Hyderabad only


Any controversy: Nothing such seen


Courses offered:
M.Sc. Mathematics
M.Sc. Zoology
MA English
MA Telugu
MA Music
MA Women's studies
LLM- Constitutional and Administrative Law
LLM- Criminology and Torts
B.Ed. (2  years) only for women teachers working in AP
B.Ed. Additional methodology
B.Sc. Animation and multimedia
B.Sc. IT
PG Diploma in Family Health and Counselling
PG Diploma in Pre School Education
PG Diploma in Public Relation
Diploma in Music


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15. University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad Centre for Distance and Virtual Learning

Approved by DEC: Yes, till 2013-14

Type: Central University- Established and run by central government, ministry of HRD govt of India

Admission open: January to February

Medium of instruction: English only

NAAC category: A grade

Admission open for non HSC passed: No, offers only PG Diplomas

Reputation: One of the top universities in India. 

Territory and jurisdiction according to UGC and DEC: As per the Act of the University. - All over India

Information about the university: University of Hyderabad is a Central University established in 1974 by an act of parliament and one of oldest Central Universities in the Country and ranked as University of potential excellence by the UGC and number one University in the country . Therefore, Centre for Distance Education is also offering a quality oriented, placement oriented Post graduate Diploma Courses. It is not interested in commercial way of starting the courses for generating the funds. Its top priority is quality of Education.Usually the contact programmes are conducted during the month of Aug to Sep . The contact programmes usually will be held for a period of 10 days at the University Campus where the student will be offered lectures with eminent experts in the subject and to give the feeling of regular courses. These contact programmes are conducted with lot of care and interest, so as to give a quality of Education and Knowledge to the student. NRI students are exempted from contact programme and have to submit an additional Term paper. The courses are the University are DEC recognised (provisionaly)for the past year and the current year is already under process for receiving the DEC of IGNOU recognition. The course fee is slightly higher but I think it is worth considering reputation of the university.

Exam Centre: Hyderabad Only

Practical compulsory: Yes 

Practicals are held at: Hyderabad


Any controversy: No

Courses offered:
PGDPM (Post-Graduate Diploma in Project Management)
PGDLAN (P.G. Diploma in Library Automation & Networking)
PGDCAQM (Post-Graduate Diploma in Chemical Analysis & Quality Management)
PGDCL&IPR (P.G.Diploma in Cyber Laws & Intellectual Property Rights)
PGDBM (Post-Graduate Diploma in Business Management)
PGDCE (Post-Graduate Diploma in Communicative English)
PGDENM (Post-Graduate Diploma in Energy Management)
PGDCJ&FS (Post-Graduate Diploma in Criminal Justice & Forensic Science)
PGDG (Post-Graduate Diploma in Governance)
PGDHR (Post-Graduate Diploma in Human Rights)
PGDTSH (Post-Graduate Diploma in Translation Studies in Hindi)
PGDTC (Post-Graduate Diploma in Tele-Communications)
PGDMC&TTT (PGD in Mass communication and translation techniques in Telugu )
PGDMB (Post-Graduate Diploma in Medicinal Botony)
PGDCE (Post-Graduate Diploma in Consumer Education)
PGDSRD (Post Graduate Diploma in Sustainable Rural Development)
PGD-TMA (Post-Graduate Diploma in Technology Management in Agriculture)

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16. Dravidian University, Kuppam

Approved by DEC: Yes, till committee visits- provisional recognition

Type: State University

Admission open: June to October

Medium of instruction: Telugu and English

NAAC category: not accredited 

Admission open for non HSC passed: Yes, for BA/ B.Com through eligibility test

Reputation: Not so known and recently started university to promote Dravidian culture

Territory and jurisdiction according to UGC and DEC: As per the Act of the University.- District where it operates

Information about the university:

Exam Centre: Most part of India

Practical compulsory: Yes for Science and Computer Science related programme


Practicals are held at: Its main campus only


Any controversy: Nothing such seen


Courses offered:

B.A/B.Com (General)
 B.Com (Computers)
 BBM
 BCA
 B.Sc. (Maths, Stats, Comp.)
 M.Com
MBA
 MCA
 (IT)
PGDBA


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17. Gitam University, Vishakhapatnam

Approved by DEC: Yes, till 2013-14

Type: Private Deemed University

Admission open: Throughout the year

Medium of instruction: Telugu and English (only BA/ B.Com available in Telugu medium)

NAAC category: A

Admission open for non HSC passed: Yes, for BA/ B.Com through eligibility test

Reputation: NAAC and ministry of HRD has rated it as a A grade university

Territory and jurisdiction according to UGC and DEC: Only in the location where this institute has campus like Vishakhapatnam, Hyderabad and Bangalore

Information about the university: This is a deemed university with good rating from NAAC and  from ministry of HRD. The courses are comparatively cheaper (not like other deemed and private universities just selling degree for money), the courses are limited, impressive. Morevoer, for MBA it asks for minimum 2 years experience. This is one of the good quality it is showing. 

Exam Centre: Hyderabad, Bangalore and Vishakhapatnam. 

Practical compulsory: Yes for Science and Computer Science related programme


Practicals are held at: Hyderabad, Bangalore and Vishakhapatnam. 


Any controversy: Nothing such seen


Courses offered:
MBA- General (has option to choose from following specialization  Operation Management, Hospital Management, System Management, Marketing Management and financial management

MCA (must have studied mathematics and +2 level) and lateral entry is also available. 

M.Sc. Biotechnology

MA English

MA Economics

M.Com

BA

B.Com

PG diploma in Environment and Sustainable Management

PG Diploma in Communication Skills

Diploma in communicative English

Diploma in Computer Application
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18. Rayalseema University, Kurnool

Approved by DEC: Yes, till 2012-13

Type: State University

Admission open: Throughout the year

Medium of instruction: Telugu and English

NAAC category: not assessed

Admission open for non HSC passed: Yes, for BA/ B.Com through eligibility test

Reputation: relatively new newly established university without enough infrastructure

Territory and jurisdiction according to UGC and DEC: District where it has presence

Information about the university: Relatively new university, not to pursue programmes other than general BA/ B.Com for time being

Exam Centre: Kurnool and other part of Andhra Pradesh

Practical compulsory: Yes for Science and Computer Science related programme


Practicals are held at: Kurnool


Any controversy: It is asking colleges to apply to be study centre however it is violation of DEC guideline


Courses offered:
BA
B.Com
B.Com (Computers)
BBM
MA Psychology
MA Telugu
MA Political Science
MA History
MA Economics
MBA
M.Sc. Organic Chemistry
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19. ICFAI University, Hyderabad

Approved by DEC: Yes, till 2012-13

Type: Private  University

Admission open: Throughout the year

Medium of instruction: English Only

NAAC category: NA

Admission open for non HSC passed: No

Reputation: Known as a brand based on the advertisement, well reputed for its full time MBA at Hyderabad campus only but not so good for distance learning

Territory and jurisdiction according to UGC and DEC: Only Hyderbad and Sikkim

Information about the university: This is a institute which sold MBAs, CFAs, CPAs and other programmes wrongly and lost the court battle then started all these programme converting it into a private university. Its distance MBAs are overpriced and only meant for earning money by the institute. However its executive MBA is worth as it is totally based on case study method and workshop. However cost goes to almost 1.5 Lakhs for the course, still good over its general MBA where one can easily pass by opting answer from any of the 4 options given. 

Exam Centre: All over India (violation of DEC norm)

Practical compulsory: NA


Practicals are held at: NA

Any controversy: DEC has approved only master of management studies, MBA Hospital management and financial management so it is violation. It has also established another private universities in Aizwal Sikkim for which DEC has given only provisional recognition but private universities cannot offer programme outside its state where it is situated. 


Courses offered:
BBA
MBA- General
MBA (Marketing, HRM, Business, Hospital Management, Telecom Management)
Executive MBA (Based on case study method, much better than MBA above)
PGDFA


Diploma in Investment Management
Diploma in Derivatives & Risk Management
Diploma in Global Financial MarketsDiploma in Talent Management
Diploma in Innovation Management
Diploma in Retail Management
Diploma in International Business


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The list is complete till 17.05.2013

Will keep you update if any chnages happen

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Updating this list is a very heavy task. I am updating it everyday, please visit the page again for latest update

Last updated: May 13, 2014

4 comments:

  1. Nice blog full details of courses...

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    1. are there any open school/university offering BBAor something (except BA,BCOM)in or around Delhi NCR?

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    2. Bharati Vidyapeeth and Kurukshetra University offer BBA in distance mode

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