Universities offering distance learning courses in India- Karnataka

Hi Friends,

This is the 5th posting in the series. In this post, I am writing about Distance Learning Courses available from universities in Karnataka. I hope you will find it useful.

My advice is- always prefer to pursue a distance learning courses from a central universities. Then prefer a state university within the jurisdiction only. Avoid taking admission to any study centre outside of the jurisdiction of the university. In this post, I will add one more point about territoarial jurisdiction of the university in terms of regular full time course. This will give more clarity whether the institute is exceeding its limit.In Karnataka, there is no so much reputed universities offering distance learning courses.

1. Karnataka State Open University, Manasgangotri, Mysore

Approved by DEC: Yes, Till  2012-13

Type: State Government Open University

Admission open: August to November

Medium of instruction: English and Kannada

NAAC category: not applicable as NAAC does not accredits open university.

Admission open for non HSC passed: Yes, for limited courses like BA, B.Com

Reputation: Well known open university but violating the rules a lot. 

Territory and jurisdiction according to UGC and DEC: As per the Act of the University-State of Karnataka Only 

Territorial Jurisdiction as per the KSOU Act: There is no mention of territorial jurisdiction. Since it is a state Act, hence it will be applicable only to the Karnataka State. The Act says "It extends to the whole of the State of Karnataka"

Information about the university: 

The Karnataka State Open University established on 1st June 1996 vide Karnataka Govt. Notification No. ED 1 UOV 95 dated 12th February 1996 - KSOU Act 1992 is considered to be a reputed Open University amongst the open learning institutions in the country. Keeping in view the educational needs of our country, in general, and state in particular the policies and programmes have been geared to cater to the needy.

Karnataka State Open University is a recognised University of Distance Education Council (DEC), New Delhi, regular member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), Delhi, permanent member of Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU), London, UK, Asian Association of Open Universities (AAOU), Beijing, China, and also has association with Commonwealth of Learning (COL).

Exam Centre: All Over Karnataka and other part of the country

Courses Available: 

U.G. Programmes

B.A.

Bachelor of Education

Bachelor of Library Sc

B. Sc

P.G Programmes

M.A

M.Com

MBA

M. Sc

Master of Library Sc

Master of Education

Master of Law

• Certificate in Information Technology (CIT)
• Diploma in Information Technology (DIT)
• Advance Diploma in Information Technology (ADIT)
• Bachelor in Information Technology - B.Sc(IT)
• PG Diploma in Information Technology (PGDIT)
• Master of Information Technology - M.Sc(IT)

• PhD
• MPhil
• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Commerce
• Bachelor of Education
• Postgraduate Diploma in English
• Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing Management
• Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management
• Diploma in Kannada
• Diploma in Journalism
• Certificate Course in Kannada

It also offers various certificate and diploma courses

Any controversy:A lot. This university violated AICTE guideline and offered engineering degree and diploma hence it got a DEC chow cause notice. It has appointed private company to enroll franchisee which offered people to start centre by paying Rs. 50,000 and violated the territorial jurisdiction. Being a state government university it is safe now. This has happened recently, earlier the university was well managed and working well. Perhaps the money bug hit.

http://www.dec.ac.in/final/

http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-07-22/mysore/29802867_1_ksou-v-c-k-s-rangappa-distance-mode

http://www.deccanherald.com/content/248108/ksous-illegal-courses-may-hit.html

http://www.indianexpress.com/news/ksou-casts-dec-objections-aside-raises-eyebrows/1070101/1

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2. Mangalore University, Mangalore

Approved by DEC: Yes, Till  committee visits and approve

Type: State Government  University

Admission open: August to November

Medium of instruction: English and Kannada

NAAC category: not accredited

Admission open for non HSC passed: No

Reputation: Known but not so reputed

Territory and jurisdiction according to UGC and DEC: As per the Act of the University-State of Karnataka Only 

Territorial Jurisdiction as per the Mangalore University Act: Mangalore, Kodagu, Udipi

Information about the university: 

Mangalore University is a public university in Konaje, Mangalore, Karnataka, India. MU has jurisdiction over the districts of Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and Kodagu.

Exam Centre: All Over Karnataka and other part of the country

Courses Available: 

A) U.G. Programmes

Sl.No.	Degree	Duration
1	B.A.	3 years
2	B.Com	3 years
3	B.B.M	3 years

B) P.G. Programmes

Sl.No.	Degree	Duration
1	M.A. (Economics)	2 years
2	M.A. (History)	2 years
3	M.A. (Political Science)	2 years
4	M.A. (Sociology)	2 years
5	M.A. (English)	2 years
6	M.A. (Kannada)	2 years
7	M.Com.	2 years

Any controversy:Nothing such found. 

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3. Karnataka University, Dharwad

Approved by DEC: Yes, Till  committee visits and approve

Type: State Government  University

Admission open: August to November

Medium of instruction: English and Kannada

NAAC category: A grade

Admission open for non HSC passed: No

Reputation: accredited as a grade and one of the known university

Territory and jurisdiction according to UGC and DEC: As per the Act of the University-State of Karnataka Only 

Territorial Jurisdiction as per the Mangalore University Act: 

Information about the university: 

Karnatak University was established at Dharwad in October 1949. It had its official inauguration in March 1950. 

Exam Centre: All Over Karnataka and other part of the country

Courses Available: 

A) U.G. Programmes

Sl.No.	Degree	Duration
1	B.A.	3 years
2	B.Com	3 years

B) P.G. Programmes

Sl.No.	Degree	Duration
1	M.A. (Economics)	2 years
2	M.A. (History)	2 years
3	M.A. (Political Science)	2 years
4	M.A. (Sociology)	2 years
5	M.A. (English)	2 years
6	M.A. (Kannada) MA (Marathi) MA (Urdu)	2 years
7	M.Com.	2 years

Any controversy:Nothing such found. 

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Important: While I was compiling the list, the UGC decided to disolve Distance Education Council. Hence, I will not write about DEC approval here. To know more about the decision, impact and what a student should do now before pursuing education through distance learning mode, please read my blog post:

http://simplygovind.blogspot.in/2013/06/a-useless-and-corrupt-distance.html

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4. Gulbarga University, Gulbarga

Type: State Government  University

Admission open: August to November

Medium of instruction: English and Kannada

NAAC category: B grade

Admission open for non HSC passed: No

Reputation: Not so well reputed

Territory and jurisdiction according to UGC : Bellary District,Bidar District, Gulbarga District, Raichur District and Koppal District

Territorial Jurisdiction as per the Mangalore University Act: Bellary District, Gulbarga District, Raichur District and Koppal District

Information about the university: 

Gulbarga University was established in 1980 by an Act of Karnataka State. Its jurisdiction extends to the five districts of Gulbarga, Bidar, Raichur, Bellary and Koppal of Hyderabad Karnataka. Earlier it was a post-graduate centre of Karnatak University

Exam Centre: Bellary District, Gulbarga District,Bidar District, Raichur District and Koppal District

Courses Available: 

It is still in the process of designing and decided courses, general UG and PG Courses are expected to offer from year 2013-14.

Any controversy:Nothing such found. 

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5. Kuvempu University, Shimoga

Type: State Government  University

Admission open: August to November

Medium of instruction: English and Kannada

NAAC category: B grade

Admission open for non HSC passed: No

Reputation: Not so well reputed

Territory and jurisdiction according to UGC : Shimoga, Chitradurga, Chikmagalur and Davanagere

Territorial Jurisdiction as per the Mangalore University Act: Shimoga, Chitradurga, Chikmagalur and Davanagere

Information about the university: 

uvempu University is one of the youngest affiliating Universities in Karnataka. Established in 1987, it is a University with a distinctive academic profile, blending in itself commitment to rural ethos and a modern spirit. It has 50 Post-Graduate departments of studies in the faculties of Arts, Science, Commerce, Education and Law.

Exam Centre: Shimoga, Chitradurga, Chikmagalur and Davanagere

Courses Available: 

Sl. No.	Name of the Courses
	M.A. in
1.	Kannada
2.	English
3.	Hindi
4.	Sanskrit
5.	Urdu
6.	Economics
7.	Political Science
8.	Sociology
9.	History & Archaeology
10.	M.A. Education
	M.Com.
11.	Commerce
	M.Sc. in
12.	Mathematics
13.	Chemistry
14.	Physics
15.	Botany
16.	Zoology
17.	Biotechnology
18.	Environmental Science
19.	Applied Chemistry
20.	M.L.I.Sc. (One Year)
	LAW
21.	LL.M. (Business Law)
22.	Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Any controversy:Nothing such found. 

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6. National Law School of India University, Bangalore

Type: State Government  University

Admission open: August to November

Medium of instruction: English 

NAAC category: Not accredited 

Admission open for non HSC passed: No

Reputation: One of the best reputed university for legal education in India. NLSIU was ranked first on both the Outlook India Top 10 Law Colleges of 2011 and Mint Top 15 Law Colleges of 2009, and first on the India Today India's Best law Colleges 2012. 

Territory and jurisdiction according to UGC : Bangalore

Territorial Jurisdiction as per the  University Act: Bangalore

Information about the university: 

The National Law School of India University (NLSIU) is an institution for undergraduate and graduate legal education in India. By popular estimates, the school consistently ranks as the most prestigious law school in India. Located in Bangalore, NLSIU was established by a statute passed by the Legislative Assembly of the State of Karnataka. The statute provides that the Chief Justice of India serves as the school's Chancellor. The Vice-Chancellor. 

Exam Centre: Bangalore

Courses Available: 

1. Master of Business LAw

2.  POST-GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN HUMAN RIGHTS LAW (PGDHRL)

3. POST-GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN MEDICAL LAW AND ETHICS (PGDMLE)

4.  POST-GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS LAW (PGDIPRL)

 5. POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN CHILD RIGHTS LAW (PGDCRL)

6. PG Diploma in Environmental Law

Any controversy: No

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7. Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana or S-VYASA

Type: Private Deemed University

Admission open: August to November

Medium of instruction: English 

NAAC category: B

Admission open for non HSC passed: No

Reputation: Not so well reputed, known as a Yoga university, very costly. 

Territory and jurisdiction according to UGC : Bangalore

Territorial Jurisdiction as per the  University Act: Bangalore

Information about the university: 

Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana or S-VYASA is a Yoga University declared deemed-to-be University under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956 vide Notification Number F.9-45/2001-U.3 dated 8/5/2001 of the Government of India

Exam Centre: Bangalore

Courses Available: 

1.       Yoga Instructor’s Course

1.

2.       Bachelor of Science Yoga

2.

3.       Bachelor of Science Yoga Education

3.

4.       Master of Science Yoga

4.

5.       Master of Science Yoga Education

5.

6.       Post Graduate Diploma in Yoga Therapy

6.

7.       Post Graduate Diploma in Yoga Therapy for Doctors

7.

Any controversy: No

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7. Kannada University, Hampi

Type: State Government University

Admission open: August to November

Medium of instruction: English 

NAAC category: Not accredited

Admission open for non HSC passed: No

Reputation: Not so well reputed,specially established to promote Kannada language and culture

Territory and jurisdiction according to UGC : Bangalore

Territorial Jurisdiction as per the  University Act: Bangalore

Information about the university: 

he Government of Karnataka through the Kannada University Act 1991 established Kannada University, Hampi, in 1991. Though the University was established in 1991- It is considered necessary that a University should be formed exclusively for the kannada language which has a hoary, glorious, literary and cultural tradition and heritage for furthering the advancement of learning and prosecution of research in kannada language 

literature and allied fields. 

Exam Centre: Bellary only

Courses Available: 

1.      Post graduate - M.A Courses

· M.A - Kannada 

· M.A - History 

· M.A - Journalism and Mass communication 

· M.A - Sociology 

Post graduate diplomas

· Bashanthara Adhyayayayana (Translation Studies) 

· Kriyatmaka Kannada (Functional Kannada) 

· Dalita Adhyayana (Dalit Studies) 

· Puratatva, Samskriti Mattu Pravasodyama (Archaeology, Culture and Tourism) 

· Mahila adhyayana (Women’s Studies) 

· Karnataka Adhyayana (Karnataka Studies) 

· Dravida Adhyayana (Dravidian Studies)

Post-Matriculation Diplomas

· Abhivriddhi Samvahana (Development Communication) 

· Karakushala Kalegalu (Handicrafts) 

· Janapada Sangita (Folk-Music) 

· Naataka Kale (Theatre Arts) 

· Paaramparika Jnana (Traditional Knowledge)

Certificate Courses

· Samshodhana Vidhana (Research Methodology) 

· Telugu 

· Tamil 

· Malayalam

Any controversy: No

Any controversy:Nothing such found. 

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8. Bangalore University, Bangalore

Type: State Government University

Admission open: August to November

Medium of instruction: English 

NAAC category: A grade. Top ranked university in Karnataka

Admission open for non HSC passed: No

Reputation: Well reputed, in India today ranking, it ranked top 13th University in India

Territory and jurisdiction according to UGC : Bangalore

Territorial Jurisdiction as per the  University Act: Bangalore

Information about the university: 

Bangalore University is a public state university located in Bangalore, Karnataka, India. The university is one of the oldest in India, dating back to 1886. The university is a member of The Association of Indian Universities (AIU) and being a state university also recognized by University Grants Commission (UGC). 

Exam Centre: 

Courses Available: 

1    Under-Graduate Courses

Bachelor of Arts

Bachelor of Commerce

Bachelor of Business Management

Post Graduate Courses

Master of Arts

Master of Science

Post Graduate Diploma Courses

Human Resource Management

Business Administration

Marketing Management

Rural Management

Hindi Translation

Applied Nutrition and Dietetics

Certificate Courses

Kannada

Nutrition & Dietetics

Any controversy: Recently, the university caught into controversy of fake degree racket by one of its staff and also inflating marks. However, University was never involved in such scam.

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There is no other approved university offering distance learning programmes in Karnataka. 

I will not repeat about Sikkim Manipal University as it is a big degree selling scam. I have exposed it through

http://speakhr.blogspot.in/2013/05/sikkim-manipal-university-distance.html

Further, DEC has already de-recognized it. Although DEC does not exist now, UGC is also not going to approve it to offer distance learning programmes considering it is surrounded by controversy.