Distance education: Top open universities in India
What's the story
Distance education is the perfect option for those who can't attend regular/physical college owing to their jobs or unwillingness to shift to a different city.
So if you are keen on pursuing a graduate degree, post-graduate degree, certification programs, or diploma courses from a distance, check out these top five open universities in India where you can enroll.
SOL, DU
Delhi University's distance education institute - School of Open Learning
The coveted Delhi University's distance learning institute - School of Open Learning (SOL) is a top choice among students seeking virtual education.
For those who are unable to attend physical classes, but still want to study at the reputed Central university can seek admission in SOL, that offers world-class distance education.
Bachelor of Arts, and B.Com are among the most popular courses at SOL.
IGNOU
Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi
Established in 1985, the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi, is the world's largest university in terms of enrolment, with over 4 million students.
The Central university aims to provide quality and affordable education to residents of remote areas, students with financial constraints, and professionals seeking quality higher-education.
A plethora of bachelor's, master's, doctorate, certification, and other courses are offered by IGNOU.
SCDL
Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning, Pune
The Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning provides quality distance education to its student-base across the globe.
A number of student-friendly facilities offered by the school are online classrooms, web-based support services, interactive e-modules, and e-mentoring by expert educationists.
The school has come up with a number of diploma, PG diploma, and certification courses, in an array of disciplines, including arts, management, and administration.
SMU DDE
Sikkim Manipal University Directorate of Distance Education
A well-established name in the distance education field since 1995, Sikkim Manipal University Directorate of Distance Education (SMUDDE) is a top-notch private-sector virtual education institute situated in Gangtok, Sikkim.
SMUDDE offers comprehensive courses in fields of management, commerce, journalism & mass communication, banking & finance, information technology, allied health sciences, biotech & bioinformatics, arts, fashion design, and hospitality.
BRAOU
Dr B. R. Ambedkar Open University
Dr B.R. Ambedkar Open University (BRAOU) is a state open university located in Hyderabad.
The university adopts a multimedia-based teaching-learning approach that comprises self-learning print study material, accompanied by audio and video lessons.
Regular broadcast of lessons through regional channels of AIR and Doordarshan is also done.
A wide range of UG, PG, and diploma courses in arts, commerce, and sciences are offered.