Top 10 Universities in India offering Distance Education

There has been a tremendous growth in universities in India offering distance education. With more and more students are opting for job in early age, distance education has been a rise recently. Courses offered in this type education are specially designed for professionals giving an insight of the field they have chosen. There are some popular universities in India that offers various courses under distance education under affordable fees. Thus opting for the same cannot be a tough decision.

Below listed are top 10 universities in India offering distance education to which students can opt for:

1)      IGNOU: Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) ranks first and is the most popular Open University in India. Offering large number of courses, IGNOU gives a good opportunity for professionals to complete their higher studies in their desired field. Some of the available courses are- Certificate course in Sericulture, Diploma Course in Fruits and Vegetables, Tourism Management etc.

2)      Osmania University: Established in the year 1918, Osmania University is the 7^th oldest distance education university in India. With excellent teaching staff and ample courses, the university gives good opportunity for completing higher studies. Courses offered are-MA, MSc, MBA, M.Phil etc.

3)      Annamalai University: Established in the year 1929, Annamalai University offers a huge list of distance education courses for learning professionals. Some of the available courses are- MBA in Hotel Management, B.Sc in Visual Communication, HRM, BCA etc.

4)      Sikkim Manipal University: Having multiple branches across India, Sikkim Manipal University Distance Education offers courses in-BBA, BCA, BScIT, MCA, BA etc. 

5)      Nalanda University: This Open University in Bihar is best known for its location and infrastructure. Offering PG courses in wide variety of discipline for working professionals, housewives, in-service personnel and for physically disabled, university ensures to offer good higher education for students. Courses offered are- BA in Economics, Political Science, Sociology, certificate courses in Library Science etc.

6)      Symbiosis Centre of Distance Education: Ranked as the 5^th best distance education institute in India, Symbiosis offers quality education for students looking forward to complete their higher education. Earning the title of Deemed University by Government of India, the institute offers courses like- PG in Business Administration, HRM, Supply Chain Management, Diploma in Retail Management etc.

7)      Madras University: Quite similar to London University, this university offers high-grade distance education for students seeking good learning experience. The university has 18 departments for part time and full time Ph.D programmes, Diploma and Certificate courses. University has also been accredited by NAAC. Courses offered are- MCA, MSC in IT, MBA, BCA etc.

8)      Mahatma Gandhi University:  Founded in the year 1983, the university has 18 colleges of Kerala under its affiliation. With 25 teaching departments, Mahatma Gandhi University ensures that every students seeking higher education get complete course experience. Courses offered are- BA in Sociology, Bachelor in Computer, Bachelor in Tourism, Masters of Arts in Multimedia etc.

9)      Karnataka State Open University: Established in 1996 by Government of Karnataka, the university caters wide range of courses in various disciplines. From certificate courses to diploma courses, the university offers good opportunity for students to complete their higher education. Available courses are-MSc, MBA in HR, Retail Management, Project Management, PG Diploma in Finance, MA in English etc.

10)   ICFAI University: Located in Hyderabad, ICFAI University is the leading open education university in India. With innovative learning methods and recognized by UGC, university offers MBA courses in Finance, Marketing, HRM, Hospital, Telecom, Pharma etc.