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List of Institutions Offering Courses on Distance Mode and Open Universities In India
(As in January 2001)

Open Universities
Distance Courses Institutes

Open Universities

S.No. Name and Address Courses on the Offer

1.
Indira Gandhi National Open
University (1985)
Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-
110068
India
Tel.: 91-11-29532321,
29535924-32, 29535062-65
(EPABX), Extn. 2504 & 2508
Fax: 91-11-29536588
E-mail : rmohan@ignou.ac.in
Website : www.ignou.ac.in
Total Enrollment in 2005 :
1312000 Approx
PHD. Programmes
Doctor of Philosophy in Education
Doctor of Philosophy in Economics
Doctor of Philosophy in History
Doctor of Tourism Studies
Doctor of Philosophy in Library &
Information Science
Doctor of Philosophy in Public
Administration
Doctor of Philosophy in Sociology
Doctor of Philosophy in Political
Science
Integrated Doctoral Programme in
Physics & Mathematics
Masters Degree Programmes
Commonwealth Executive Master of
Business Administration
Commonwealth Executive Master of
Public Administration
Master of Science (Dietetics and
Food Service Management)
Master of Science (Hospitality
 Administration)
Master of Arts (Hindi)
Masters of Arts (History)
Master of Commerce
Master of Arts (Political Science)
Masters of Arts (Public
Administration)
Master of Arts (Sociology)
Master of Arts (Economics)
Master of Arts (Rural Development)
Master of Arts in Distance Education
Master of Business Administration
Master in Computer Applications
Master of Arts in English
Master of Library and Information
Science
Master of Business
Administration (Banking &
Finance)
Master in Tourism Management
Bachelors Degree Programmes
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Education
Bachelor of Social Works
Bachelor of Science in
Nursing
Bachelor of Science
Bachellor of Sicence (Hospitality and
Hotel Administration)
Bachelor of Science (Nautical
Science)
Bachelor in Computer
Applications
Bachelor of Information
Technology
Bachelor of Library and Information
Science
Bachelors Preparatory Programme
(BPP) for
Bachelor of Technology in Civil
(Construction Management)
Bachelor of Tourism Studies
Bachelor of Technology in Civil
(Water Resources Engineering)
Advanced Diploma Courses
Advanced Diploma in Information
Technology
Advanced Diploma in Construction
Management
Advanced Diploma in Water
Resource Engineer
 Advanced Diploma in Tourism
Studies
Diploma Courses
Diploma in Creative writing in
English
Diploma in Creative writing in
Hindi
Diploma in Early Childhood Care and
Education
Diploma in Youth in Development
Work
Diploma in Management
Diploma in Nutrition and Health
Education
Diploma in Primary Education
Diploma in HIV and Family Education
Diploma in Tourism Studies
P.G. Diploma Courses
P.G. Diploma in Intellectual Property
Right
P.G. Diploma in Environmental &
Sustainable Development
P.G. Certificate in Rural Surgery
P.G. Certificate in Writing for
Television
P.G. Certificate in Copyediting and
Proofreading
P.G. Certificate Programme in
Participatory Management of
Displacement, Resettlement and
Rehabilitation
Post Graduate Certificate in Radio
Writing
Post Graduate Diploma in Distance
Education
Post Graduate Diploma in Financial
Management
Post Graduate Diploma in Higher
Education
Post Graduate Diploma in Human
Resource Management
Post Graduate Diploma in
International Business Operations
Post Graduate Diploma in
Management
Post Graduate Diploma in Maternal &
Child Health
Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing
Management
Post Graduate Diploma in Hospital &
Health Management
Post Graduate Diploma in Geriatric
 Medicine
Post Graduate Diploma in Library
Automation and Networking
Post Graduate Diploma in Operations
Management
Post Graduate Diploma in Rural
Development
Post Graduate Diploma in
Translation
Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism
and Mass Communication
Post Graduate Diploma in Radio
Production and Management
Post Graduate Diploma in Radio
Prasaran

Certificate Courses
Certificate in Participatory Sahabhagi
Vikas Niyojan in Hindi (SAVINI)
Certificate Programme in Disaster
Management
Certificate in Youth in Development
Work
Certificate in Consumer Protection
Certificate in HIV and Family
Education
Certificate Programme in
Environmental Studies
Certificate in Food and Nutrition
Certificate in Human Rights
Certificate in Computing
Certificate in Labour in Development
Certificate In Guidance
Certificate in Nutrition and Child Care
Certificate Programme in
Participatory Forest Mgt.
Certificate in Primary Teaching
Certificate in Laboratory Techniques
Certificate in Teaching of Primary
School Mathematics
Certificate Programme in Rural
Development
Certificate in the Teaching of English
Certificate in Empowering Women
through Self Help Groups
Certificate in Craft & Design
Certificate in Womens
Empowerment and Development
Certificate in Tourism Studies
Other Courses
Commonwealth Youth Programme
Awareness course on Intellectual

2. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open
University (1982)
Road No.46, Jubilee Hills,
Hyderabad - 500033, Andhra
Pradesh, India
Tel.: 91-40-3544910
Fax: 91-40-3544830
E-mail :braouap@hdl.dot.net.in
Website :
Total Enrollment in 2000 :
318650
Property Right
Computer Literacy Programme
Ph.D in Development Studies
M.Phil. in Development Studies
Masters Degree in History
Masters Degree in Economics
Masters Degree in Public Administration
Masters Degree in Political Science
Masters Degree in Mathematics
Masters Degree in Business
Administration
Masters Degree in Library Science
Bachelors Degree in Arts
Bachelors Degree in Commerce
Bachelors Degree in Science
Bachelors Degree in Library & Information
Science
Bachelors Degree in Public Relations
Post Graduate Diploma in Environmental
Studies
Post Graduate Diploma in Business
Finance
Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing
Management
Diploma in Writing for Mass Media
Certificate Programme in Food & Nutrition
Certificate Programme in Mushroom
Cultivation
Certificate in Computing

3. Kota Open University Ph.D.

(1987)Rawatbhata Road,
Akhelgarh, Kota-324010, Master of Arts
Rajasthan, Master of Business Administration
India
Tel.: 91-744-421254 Master of Education
Fax: 91-744-421769 Bachelor of Arts
E-mail :
Website : Bachelor of Commerce
Total Enrollment in 2000 : 8793 Bachelors Degree in Journalism and
Mass Communication
B.Ed. for (In-service Teachers only)
Post Graduate Diploma in Human
Resource Management
Post Graduate Diploma in Financial
 Management
Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing
Management
Post Graduate Diploma in Operations
Management
Post Graduate Diploma in Labour Law,
Industrial Relations and Personnel
Management
Diploma in Management
Diploma in Library & Information Science
Diploma in Tourism and Hotel
Management
Diploma in Nutrition & Health Education
Diploma in Computers in Office
Management
Certificate course in Computer
Programme
Certificate in Food & Nutrition
Preparatory Course for BA/B.Com.

4. Nalanda Open University M.A. in Political Science

(1987) M.A. in Psychology
Camp. Office, 9 , Adarsh Colony,
Kidwaipuri, Patna - Master of Education
800001, Bihar, Bachelor in Library & Information Science
India
Tel.: 91-612-234330 Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism &
Fax: 91-612-228513 Mass Communication
E-mail : Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing
Website : Management
Total Enrollment in 2000 : 641
Post Graduate Diploma in Financial
Management
Certificate in Computing
Certificate in Food & Nutrition

5. Yashwantrao Chavan Ph..D. Programmes in Communication;

Maharashtra Open University Educational Communication; Distance
(1989) Education
Dnyanagangotri, Near Gangapur M.Phil
Dam, Nashik-422005,
Maharashtra, Master of Arts
India Master of Commerce
Tel.: 91-253-340228
Fax: 91-253-341716 Master of Science
E-mail : ycmou@vsnl.com Master of Business Administration
Website : www.ycmou.com
Total Enrollment in 2000 :397881 Master of Education
B.Ed (for In-service Teachers) Bachelor of
Education
 Bachelor of Library Science
Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Arts
Diploma in Computerised Business
Computing
Diploma in Office Automation
Diploma in Computerised Financial
Accounting
Diploma in Business Computing
Diploma in Advance Software Technology
Diploma in Computer Operations
Diploma in Computers in Office Services
Diploma in Software Technology for
Exports
Diploma in School Management
Diploma in Computer Technology
Diploma in Communication Engineering
Diploma in Instrumentation Engineering
Diploma in Industrial Electronics
Diploma in Fruit Production
Diploma in Vegetable Production
Diploma in Floriculture & Landscape
Gardening
Certificate course in B.Ed/B.P.Ed.Third
Method
Certificate in Programme in C
Certificate in Programming in Foxpro
Certificate in Word Processing (word)
Certificate in PC Data bases (Access)
Certificate in spreadsheets (Excel)
Certificate in PC Data bases Programming
Certificate in DTP
Certificate in CAD
Certificate in computerised Financial
Accounting
Certificate in Computer Basics
Certificate in Word Star
Certificate in Spreadsheets 1 Spread
Sheet
Certificate in PC Data Bases 1 PC Data
Bases

6. Madhya Pradesh Bhoj (Open)
University (1991)
Red Cross Bhawan, Shivaji
Nagar, Bhopal-462016,
Madhya Pradesh,
India
Tel.: 91-755-550606
Fax: 91-755-550606
E-mail : rr@rbubhop.mp.nic.in
Website :
Total Enrollment in 2000 :55912
Certificate in Office Computing
Certificate in Programme in Journalism
Certificate Programme in Gardeners
Training
Certificate Prog. in Engineering Vocation:
Mason
Certificate Prog.in Engineering
Vocation :Plumber
Certificate Prog. in Engineering Vocation :
Fitter (General)
Certificate Prog. in Engineering
Vocation :Two Wheeler Mechanics
Certificate Prog. in Engineering : Vocation
:Domestic Wireman
Certificate Prog. in Engineering Vocation :
Lathe Operator
In Service Teachers Training Programme
Certificate Prog. in Engineering
Vocation : Radio & Tape-recorder
Certificate Prog. in Industrial Painting
Technician
Certificate Prog. in Preparatory for entry to
degree
Master of Computer Application
Master of Business Administration
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science (Nursing)
Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Computer Application
Bachelor of Business Administration
B.Sc.(Hons) Mathematics National
Programme
Post Graduate Diploma in Computer
Application
Post Graduate Diploma in Management
Post Graduate Diploma in Human
Resource Development
Post Graduate Diploma in Financial
Management
Post Graduate Diploma in Operations
Management
Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing
 Management
Post Graduate Diploma in Business
Administration
Advance Post Graduate Diploma in
Computer Application
Diploma in Business Administration
Diploma in Management
Diploma in Computer Applications
Diploma in Communicative English
Advanced Diploma in Computer
Application
Certificate in Computer Operations
Certificate in Computer Applications
Certificate in Computing
Certificate in Communicative English
First Certificate in Communicative English
Advanced Certificate in Communicative
English
Knowledge and Skill Upgradation of Rural
Doctors and Paramedical (Funded by
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Govt.of India)

7. Dr.Babasaheb Ambedkar Open Bachelors Preparatory Programme

University (1994)
Govt. Bungalow No.9, Dafnala, Bachelor of Arts
Shahi Baug, Bachelor of Commerce
Ahmedabad-380003, Gujarat,
India Certificate in Food & Nutrition
Tel.: 91-79-2869690 Certificate in Computing
Fax: 91-79-2869691
E-mail : Certificate in Tourism Marketing
Website : Certificate in Tourism Management
Total Enrollment in 2000 :24700
Certificate in Child Care & Development
Certificate in PC Software

8. Karnataka State Open Ph.D

University (1996)
Manasagangotri, M.Phil.
Mysore - 570006, Master of Business Administration
Karnataka,
India Master of Education (M.Ed.)
Tel.: 91-821-515149 Master of Arts in English
Fax: 91-821-500846
E-mail : Master of Arts in Kannada
Website : Master of Arts in Hindi
Total Enrollment in 2000 :27231
Master of Arts in Urdu
Master of Arts in Sanskrit
 Master of Arts in History
Master of Arts in Political Science
Master of Arts in Economics
Master of Arts in Sociology
Master of Commerce
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Education
Post Graduate Diploma in English
Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing
Management
Post Graduate Diploma in Human
Resource Management
Diploma in Kannada
Diploma in Journalism
Certificate Course in Kannada

9. Netaji Subhas Open University Bachelor of Arts

(1997) Bachelor of Commerce
1, Woodburn Park,
Kolkata -700020, Bachelor of Science
West Bengal,
India
Tel.: 91-33-2873145
Fax: 91-33-2871082
E-mail :nsou@cal2.vsnl.net.in
Website :
Total Enrollment in 2000 : 434

10. U.P.Rajarshi Tandon Open Bachelor of Arts

University (1999) Bachelor of Commerce
17, Maharshi Dayanand Marg
(Thornhill Road), Bachelor of Tourism Studies
Allahabad -21100, Bachelor of Library & Information Science
Uttar Pradesh,
India Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism and
Tel.: 91-532-621839 Mass Communication
Fax: 91-532-621839 Diploma in Tourism Studies
E-mail :sanyal@nde.vsnl.net.in
Website : Diploma in Creative Writing in English
Total Enrollment in 2000 :3307 Diploma in Creative Writing in Hindi
Diploma in Health Education & Nutrition
Diploma in Financial Management
Diploma in Computers in Office
Management
Diploma in Accountancy through
Computers
 Diploma in Desk Top Publishing
Certificate Programme in Tourism Studies
Certificate in Nutrition & Food
Certificate in Child Care & Nutrition
General Certificate Course in Computers
Certificate Course in Desk Top Publishing

Distance Courses Institutes

Enrollment in
S.No. Name of the Institution
2000
1. School of Correspondence & Continuing Education, University of 121438
Delhi
Institute of Distance Education, University of Mumbai 38425
2.

International Centre for Distance Education& Open Learning, HP 35587

3.
University, Shimla
Directorate of Distance Education, Kamraj University,Madurai 119936
4.

School of Distance Education, University of Calicut 23777

6. Department of Correspondence Studies , Punjab University, 15902

Chandigarh
Prof.G.Ram Reddy Centre for Distance Education Osmania 19402
7.
University, Hyderabad
Directorate of Correspondence Courses, Kurukshetra University, 31003
8.
Kurukshetra
Directorate of Distance Education, Maharshi Dayanand 36689
9.
University, Rohtak
School of Continuing & Distance Education, JNTU, Hyderabad 0

11. Bharathidasan University, 8106

Directorate of Distance Education, Maulana Azad National Urdu 3853
12.
University, Hyderabad
13. National Law School of India, Bangalore 557
14. 2689
School of Distance Education, Mahatma Gandhi University,
Kottayam, Kerala

15. Department of Distance Education, University of Kashmir

16. Distance Learning Progs. Div., Birla Institute Of Tech.& Sc., Pilani.

17. 618
Institute Of Distance Education, Dr.Harishing Gour
Vishwavidyalay, Sagar, M.P.
18. 4171
School of Distance Education, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore

19. 543
Central Institute Of English & Foreign Language, Hyderabad

20. P.G.C.S., Gauhati University 668

21. 53
Deptt. Of Extra Mural Studies, International Institute for
Population Sc., Deonar, Mumbai.

22. Shivaji University, Kolhapur, Maharashtra 14

23. Jain Vishva Bharati Institute, Ladnun, Rajasthan 810
24. Mahatma Gandhi Chitrakoot Gramodaya Viswavidyalaya, Satna,
M.P.

25. 175
Centre for Distance Education, B.R.A., Bihar University

26. 191
Directorate of Distance Education, Tripura University, Tripura

27. Sambalpur University 161

28. 14733
Directorate of Correspondence Course, Universityof Burdwan,
West Bengal

29. Directorate of Distance Education, Guru Jambheshwar University, 2264

Hissar

30. 4869
Directorate of Distance Education, Patna University, Patna

31. 5074
Institute of Distance Education, Patna University, Patna

32. 8000
Institute Of Distance Education, Jiwaji University, Gwalior

33. 11701
Centre for Distance Education, SNDT Womens University

34. 8359
Directorate of Correspondence Courses & Distance Education,
Bangalore University

35. 6297
Institute of Distance Education, University of Kerala

36. Centre for Distance Education, University of Hyderabad 1265

37. Distance Education Centre, 1941
38. 145235
Institute of Correspondence Education, University of Madras

39 7270
Directorate of Distance Education, Vidyasagar University

40. School of Distance Learning & Contg. Edu., Kakatiya University 17689
41. Gujarat Vidyapith 148
42. Mukta Vidya Kendra, Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth 4282
43. School of Distance Education, Mother Teresa Womens University 564
44. 6519
Directorate of Distance Education, Sri Venkateswara University

45. 6570
Directorate of Distance Education, University of Jammu

46. School of Distance Education, Andhra University 62107

47. Lalit Narayan Mithila University, Darbhanga

48. 8539
Institute of Correspondence Course & Contg. Education,
University of Allahabad

49. 250686
Directorate of Distance Education, Annamalai University

50. 4360
College Development Council, Utkal University

51. 8921
Department Of Correspondence Course, Punjabi University

52. 24664
Directorate of Distance Education, Pondicherry University

53. Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi 2500

54. NEHU, Shillong
For any clarification on the above list or for the latest list please contact Distance
Education Council, IGNOU, K-76, Hauz Khas, New Delhi-110016.
Tel. : 91-11- 6569668, 6511934
Fax : 91-11-6861340
E-mail : dec@nde.vsnl.net.in