Bharathidasan University, Centre for Distance Education offers around 64 programmes including 28 Undergraduate, 22 Postgraduate including 03 Professional Programmes such as MCA and MBA programmes and 11 PG Diploma / Diploma / Certificate Programmes. Besides the conventional courses, the Centre for Distance Education is offering programmes in Computer Science and Applications, Information Technology, E-Commerce, Bank Management, Financial Management, Library and Information Science, Animation etc. The distance education programmes are administered through University PCP Centres and Learner Support Centres. The CDE conducts B.Ed., classes with 10 units in various PCP centres in Tamil Nadu. You can read this article for getting information about Bharathidasan University Distance Education Admission 2019.
Bharathidasan University Distance Education 2019
Bharathidasan University (BDU) has released the application form for admission to various Programmes for the academic year 2019-20. The students must fill up their current mobile number and email ID in the Admission Application Form without fail for getting notifications through SMS or email.
| Event | Date |
| Schedule admission for various courses except for B.Ed course: | |
| Availability of Application form | Started! |
| Last date for receipt of filled-in application forms | To be announced! |
| Schedule admission for B.Ed course: | |
| Last date for receipt of filled-in application forms | 30 Aug 2019 |
Application Form
Candidates who are interested and eligible for the admission can download the application form from the official website. Candidates are requested to read the complete instruction before filling the application form. The direct link to download the form is given below.
Application Form:
- Click Here to download the application form for various programmes except for B.Ed.
- Click Here to download the application form for B.Ed course.
Application Fee
Candidates can check the cost of Application Form for various courses from below:
| Programmes | Application Fee |
| U.G. / Diploma / Certificate Course | Rs.180/- |
| P.G. / P.G. Diploma | Rs.300/- |
| M.B.A. / M.C.A. | Rs.450/- |
| B.Ed course | Rs. 500/- |
Application Details:
Candidates can obtain the Application form for various programmes from below address:
- The Director, Centre for Distance Education, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli – 620 024.
- Nodal Centre, CDE, Bharathidasan University, Khajamalai Campus, Tiruchirappalli – 620 023.
- All PCP Centres / Learner Support Centres / Study Centres of the CDE.
- Application forms can be downloaded from the University website (www.bdu.ac.in/cde) or can be submitted through online mode and the same may be printed and sent to the CDE with enclosures.
- Application forms for admission should be submitted through any one of the following modes:
- Conventional mode: By procuring the printed application forms directly from PCP Centres
- Online download: By downloading application forms from the website and submission of the filled-in application directly or by post
- Online submission: By filling-up application form online and sending a printed copy of the same along with supporting documents by post
Mode of Payment:
The Cost of application/processing fee should be remitted through ON-LINE Payment /Demand Draft.
Application Details for B.Ed course:
Application form can be obtained IN PERSON either from the University Office paying through Chalan from the State Bank of India, Bharathisadan University Branch, Tiruchirappalli or from the B.Ed. Study Centres/PCP Centres/Application sales centres submitting a requisition letter by providing an online payment receipt of Rs. 500/-
The filled in application form along with necessary enclosures along with application fee should be sent to:
The Director
Centre for Distance Education,
Bharathidasan University, Palkalaiperur, Tiruchirappalli – 620 024.
Eligibility Criteria
Here you can check the eligibility condition for admission to various UG, PG, Diploma and Certificate Programmes. Candidates are advised to check the eligibility norms before applying for admission to above-mentioned courses.
- Click here to check the eligibility criteria of various courses.
For B.Ed course:
The eligibility criteria for admission to the Bachelor of Education programme as per NCTE-2014 regulations are as follows:
- Trained in-service Teachers who have completed NCTE recognized Teacher Education Programme through face-to-face mode are eligible.
- Trained in-service Teachers presently working with D. T. Ed./ B.P. Ed./C.P. Ed. and other equivalent teacher education programme in Government recognized school in Tamil Nadu are eligible.
- Trained in-service Teachers who have successfully undergone the degree with 10+2+3 or 11+1+3 pattern of examination in the following disciplines from a recognized University: Tamil (B.A. / B.Lit.) / English/ Mathematics/ Physics/ Applied Physics/ Chemistry/ Applied Chemistry/ Biochemistry / Botany / Zoology/ Microbiology / Biotechnology/ Environmental Science / History / Geography / Applied Geography /Computer Science / Computer Applications/ Information Technology are eligible
- In case of Economics, Commerce Home science, Political Science, Sociology, Psychology, Logic & lndian Culture, the candidates who fulfill the above norms should aiso have studied the same subjects both at U.G. and P.G. Levels.
Courses Offered
| UG Programmes (Non-Semester) | ||
|---|---|---|
| B.Sc. Chemistry | B.A. Afzal-ul-Ulama | B.Sc. Physics |
| B.A. Economics | B.Sc. Botany | B.A. English |
| B.Sc. Zoology | B.A. History | B.Sc. Computer Science |
| B.A. in Political Science | B.Sc. Information Technology | B.A. Public Administration |
| B.Sc. Mathematics | B.A. Tamil | B.Sc. Geography |
| B. Lit. Tamil | B.Sc. Yoga for Human Excellence | B.Com. |
| B.Sc. Hospital Administration | B.Com. (C.A.) | B.C.A. |
| B.Com. (B.M.) | B.L.I.S. (one year programme) | B.B.A |
| UG Programmes (Semester) | ||
| B.Sc. Hotel Management & Catering Science | B.Sc. Interior Design | B.Sc. Visual Media & Communication |
| B.Sc. Animation | — | — |
| PG Programmes (Non-Semester) | ||
| M.Sc. Mathematics | M.A. Economics | M.Sc. Chemistry |
| M.A. English | M.Sc. Physics | M.A. History |
| M.Sc. Botany | M.A. Tamil | M.Sc. Zoology |
| M.A. Political Science | M.Sc. Computer Science | M.A. Public Administration |
| M.Sc. Information Technology | M.A. Journalism & Mass Communication | M.Sc. Yoga for Human Excellence |
| M.L.I.S. (one year programme) | M.Com., M.Com. (F.M.), M.Com. (B.M.), M.Com. (C.A.) | M.H.R.M |
| PG Programmes (Semester) | ||
| M.B.A | M.C.A | M.C.A.(Lateral Entry) |
| P.G.D.C.A. | — | — |
| Technology Enabled Programmes | ||
| B.B.A. / M.B.A. | — | — |
| PG Diploma Programmes | ||
| PG Diploma in Geoinformatics (1-Year) | PG Diploma in Bioinformatics (1-Year) | PG Diploma in Intellectual Property Rights (1-Year) |
| Diploma & Certificate Programmes | ||
| Diploma in Hotel Management & Catering Science (3-Years) | Diploma in Yoga (1-Year) | Diploma in Hotel Management (2-Years) |
| Diploma in Thirukkural (1-Year) | *Diploma in Visual Media & Communication (1-Year) | Diploma in Sanskrit (1-Year) |
| Certificate Course in Tamil Pandit Training (1-Year) | — | — |
Admission Procedure
For other programmes except for B.Ed:
Candidates may avail spot admission facility at the office of the Centre for Distance Education during all working days, including Saturdays and at all the PCP Centres and Learner Support Centres during Saturdays and Sundays. The CDE offers Postal Admission Facility also for those who are unable to come in person to the office for admission
For B.Ed course:
Admission will be strictly based on the marks obtained in the basic subjects and the Communal Reservation quota of Tamil Nadu Government.
PCP Centres
For other programmes except for B.Ed:
For B.Ed Programme:
| Centres Name | Contact details |
| M.A.M College of Education, Chennai Trunk Road,Siruganur | Contact nos: 9600376600/9786609292 |
| Rengasamy College of Education,Senthil Nagar,Thirumullaivail, Chennai-600 062 | Cont. no. 9443626540 |
| Shri Sakthikailash College of Education for women, Military Road,Ammapet,Salem-636 003 | Cont.no. 9842717262 |
| V.E.T college of Education, Mambazhapattu Road Kanai Post,Villupuram-605 301 | Cont .no. 9442787486 |
| Shri V.P.R college of Education Kodangipatti,Theni-625547 | Cont.No: 9976623305/7373023305/9787112146 |
| St. Charles college of Education, Thirunagar,Thanakankulam,Madurai-625 006 | Cont.no: 8870606225 |
| Mother Teresa College of Education,Palani Dindigul Palani | Contact. No: 04545-251250, Mob: 8825914748 |
Fees Structure
For B.Ed Programme:
The B.Ed course that the elgiblie candidates will pursue from Bharathidasan University, Centre for Distance Education (CDE) has the following fees structure that includes fees for tuiton, study materials (e-books), postage & stationery, miscellaneous. For more details, candidate can check the below table.
| Particulars | Amount in Rs. |
| Tuiton Fees | 20,000.00 |
| Study materials (e-books) Fees | 4,000.00 |
| Postage & Stationery | 800 |
| Miscellaneous | 200 |
| Total (per annum) | 25,000.00 |
For other programmes except for B.Ed:
Official website: www.bdu.ac.in
For more details of Bharathidasan University Distance Education Admission 2019, Download the following documents.
- Download Information Brochure – B.Ed Course
- Download Information Brochure | Admission Notice – For other programmes except for B.Ed.
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