Annamalai University

In 1929, Annamalai University began educational programs. Now, it has become a premier institute of higher learning and research. In 1979, the Directorate of Distance Education (CDOE) was formed. It has been conducting distance courses for lakhs of learners to date.

To apply for this course, the applicant must have a degree as the basic qualification. Such an applicant must have passed the qualifying examination as per one of the following three patterns: 10 + 2 + 3, 11 + 2 + 2, 11 + 1 +3.

If the applicant has a direct UG or PG degree through OUS, the applicant is not eligible. If the degree is given by a college, university or institute that is not recognised by the UGC, the applicant is not eligible.

If an applicant resides close to any Learner Support Centre, the applicant must submit the completed application form and the essential original documents and their photocopies to this centre in person. After verification, the centre returns the original documents to the applicant.

If an applicant resides far away from any Learner Support Centre, the applicant must send the completed application form and the essential photocopies of the original documents to the CDOE by registered post. After such an applicant receives the provisional admission card, the applicant must send the original documents by Speed Post, Registered Post or courier. The applicant can also submit these in person.

After confirmation of admission, the CDOE returns the original certificates and the signed identity card to the applicant by Registered Post.