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Updated on 26th June, 2023 , 8 min read

MKU DDE - Courses, Admissions, Fees, Eligibility

The government of Tamil Nadu founded the Madurai Kamaraj University in 1965. It is accredited by UGC, receives funding from UGC, and belongs to the Association of Indian Universities. It has received an A rating from NAAC. Its position in the NIRF rankings improved in 2019 from 54 to 45, demonstrating significant improvement across many parameters. It has been awarded the status of “University with Potential for Excellence.” Originally known as the "Institute of Correspondence Course and Continuing Education," the Directorate of Distance Education (DDE) was founded in 1971 and changed to its current name in 1996. 

28 undergraduate, 29 graduate, 21 diploma, 44 post-diploma, and 10 certificate courses are available through Madurai Kamaraj University's distance learning program. There is a broad selection of courses available to students in subjects like business administration, tourism & hospitality, languages, and the sciences.

MKU DDE Highlights

Here are the highlights of MKU DDE University given below in a tabular format:

University Name

Madurai Kamaraj University ( Directorate of Distance Education)

Short Name

MKU DDE

Approved

UGC

State

Tamil Nadu

Admission Process

Online/Offline

Founded

1971

Type

State Government

Application Fees

177 INR (incl. GST)

Official Website

https://mkuniversity.ac.in/dde/

Popular Courses-

Here are some of the popular courses offered by MKU:

MKU DDE Admissions 2022-2023

The deadline for applying to MKU DDE's 2022–23 undergraduate, graduate, certificate, and diploma programs is September 30, 2022.  For certificate and diploma programs, an application fee of INR 200 is required. The application fee for an undergraduate degree is INR 300. The application fee for PG programs, however, is INR 400. Candidates who want to enroll in the Madurai MBA/MCA program must pay a 500 INR deposit. 

Several courses will be offered by MKU DDE for admission in July (Academic Session). Students can apply for B.Ed., MA Economics, BA History, BA Tamil, and other programs. The performance of prior exam results is used to a large extent to determine admissions to programs offered by Madurai University. Individuals applying to the MBA program must however get ready for a management-level exam like the CAT or CMAT.

All applicants for admission to MKU DDE in 2022 must submit their applications by September 30, 2022, or they will not be considered.

Events

Dates (Tentative)

MKU DDE Admission Start 

04 July 2022

MKU DDE Admission Last Date 

30 Sept 2022

MKU BA DDE Admission Last Date 

30 Sept 2022

MKU MA DDE Admission Last Date

30 Sept 2022

MKU MBA Distance Education Last Date

30 Sept 2022

MKU DDE UG Admissions 2022-2023

The first day of MKU DDE UG admission for the academic year 2022–2023 was July 4, 2022, and the university has set September 30, 2022, as the final day for UG admission. Students who want to enroll in a UG course must submit the online application by the deadline listed on the university's website.

Before submitting the UG admission form, MKU Distance Education requires applicants to have received a passing grade in their 12th grade from a recognized institution. The undergraduate program offers a wide variety of courses, including BSc Chemistry, BBA Computer Applications, BA History, BA Political Science, and BA English.

Madurai Kamaraj University Courses 

Madurai Kamaraj University Subjects 

First

Year

(Rs)

Second

Year

(Rs)

Third

Year

(Rs)

Total (Rs)

B.A.

(All Subjects)

2500

2500

2500

7500

B.Sc.

Physics

7000

7000

7000

21000

Chemistry

 

 

 

 

Botany

 

 

 

 

Zoology

 

 

 

 

Microbiology

 

 

 

 

Tourism & Hospitality Management

 

 

 

 

Geography

 

 

 

 

Computer Science

10000

10000

10000

30000

Visual Communication

5000

5000

5000

15000

Psychology

3000

3000

3000

9000

B.Com.

Computer Application

4000

4000

4000

12000

Information Technology

 

 

 

 

B.Com.

2500

2500

2500

7500

B.Lit.

 

2500

2500

2500

7500

B.B.A

B.B.A.

3000

3000

3000

9000

Retail

 

 

 

 

Computer Application

4000

4000

4000

12000

B.C.A.

B.C.A.

10000

10000

10000

30000

B.L.I.Sc. (1Year) 

 

6000

 

 

6000

B.Ed. (2 Years)

 

18500

18500

 

37000

MKU DDE PG Admissions 2022-2023

The deadline for MKU PG Distance Education admission for the academic year 2022–2023 is September 30, 2022. Students who wish to enroll in the offered courses must submit the online application form that is available on the university's website before the deadline.

The courses available for the master's program include MA, M.Com, M.Sc, MBA, MCA, and M.Lib.Sci. There is no entrance exam specifically designed for any of the programs, so students applying for admission to this university must look at their merit scores since all programs are chosen on the basis of merit. 

A UGC-recognized university graduation degree must be obtained, and candidates for admission must achieve a final-year grade point average of at least 50%. The application form, which is available, can be filled out by students for the academic year 2022.

Courses

Total Fees

M.A. History

6000

M.A. Political Science

6000

M.A. Public Administration

6000

M.A. Sociology

6000

M.A. Journalism and Mass Communication

(2 years)

10000

M.A. Economics

6000

M.A. English Literature

6000

M.A. Tamil Literature

6000

M.A. (Tourism Management – 2 years)

6000

M.Com

6000

M.Com. (Banking)

8000

M.Com.(Co-operative Management)

8000

M.Com. (Marketing)

8000

M.Com. (Finance)

8000

M.Com. (Computer Application)

8000

M.B.A. (Master of Business Administration)

12000

M.B.A. (Financial Management)

30000

M.B.A. (International Business Management)

30000

M.B.A. (Logistic and Supply chain Management)

30000

M.B.A. (Human Resource Management)

30000

M.B.A. (Marketing Management)

30000

M.B.A. (Operations and Project Management)

30000

M.B.A. (Retail Management)

30000

M.B.A. (System Management)

30000

M.B.A. (Airline and Airport Management)

30000

M.B.A. (Hospital Management)

30000

M.B.A. (Tourism and Hotel Management)

30000

M.C.A. (2 years)

30000

M.Sc. Mathematics

6000

M.Sc. Physics

30000

M.Sc. Chemistry

30000

M.Sc. Botany

25000

M.Sc. Zoology

25000

M.Sc. Psychology

15000

M.Sc. Computer science

25000

Electronics & Communication M.Sc.

30000

M.Sc. Visual & Communication

20000

M.Lib.Sc. (1 year)

10000

MKU DDE PG Admissions 2022-2023

The process of filling out applications for MKU Distance Education's undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate diploma programs began on July 4th, 2022, and will end on September 30th, 2022. Due to the availability of registrations through the online portal, students must choose the online option. The application fee is 600 rupees for all programs. Students who want to apply for admission via distance mode at this university must provide accurate information in their application.

According to a student's merit scores, admissions are determined. Short courses and creative programs at this university are well-liked. The MKU Distance Education Application Form must be completed by students before the deadline. 

Here is a list of PG diploma courses along with their fee structures:

Courses

Total Fees

PG diploma in Information & Communication Laws

5000

PG diploma in Labour Laws & Administrative Law

5000

PG diploma in Consumer Laws

5000

PG diploma in School Administration

5000

PG diploma in Retail Management

5000

PG diploma in Management

5000

PG diploma in Marketing Management

5000

PG diploma in Hospital Management

5000

PG diploma in Entrepreneurship Development

5000

PG diploma in NGO Management

5000

PG Diploma in Public Relations Management

5000

PG diploma in Criminology & Police

5000

PG diploma in Administration

5000

PG diploma in Journalism and Mass

5000

PG diploma in Communication

5000

PG diploma in Advertising and Public Relations

5000

PG diploma in Guidance and Counseling

5000

PG diploma in Psychological Counseling

5000

PG diploma in Women's Studies

5000

PG diploma in Human Rights

5000

PG diploma in English Language Teaching

5000

PG diploma in Personnel Management and Industrial Relations

7000

PG diploma in Actuarial Management

7000

PG diploma in Industrial and Company Law

7000

PG diploma in International Business Management

7000

PG diploma in Indian Stock Market

7000

PG diploma in Retail Management

7000

PG diploma in Marketing Management

7000

PG diploma in Financial Management

7000

PG diploma in Systems Management

7000

PG diploma in Human Resource Management

7000

PG diploma in Operations and Project Management

7000

PG diploma in Logistic Supply Chain Management

7000

Radiogaphy and Imaging Technology

10000

Tourism Management

10000

Hotel Management

10000

Immuno techniques

12000

MKU DDE Certificate Course Fee Structure 2022-2023

These are the certificate courses offered by MKU:

Courses

Total Fees

Library Science (C.L.I.Sc.)

3000

French

3000

Child Psychology

3000

Communicative English

3000

Sericulture

3000

Mushroom Culture

3000

Vermiculture

3000

Gene Silencing

5000

Nano-Biology

5000

Safety in Research and Clinical Laboratories

5000

MKU DDE Eligibility Criteria

The students who aspire to get admission in the various offered courses at MKU DDE for the academic session 2022-23 will be required to complete the eligibility conditions listed by the university for the respective course. A summary of the MKU Distance Education Eligibility Criteria is provided below. The criteria will vary depending on the different courses.

  • To be eligible for undergraduate admission, the applicant must have completed their 12th grade or have received an equivalent degree from a recognized institution or board.
  • A candidate for a graduate degree program must have completed their undergraduate degree from an accredited institution with a minimum GPA of 45%.
  • There will be entrance exams that applicants must pass in order to enroll in some of the courses offered.

MKU DDE Admission Process 2022

  • Readers are urged to carefully review the eligibility requirements and other instructions in the prospectus before applying.
  • The application must be fully and accurately filled out by the student.
  • A different application form should be used for each course if a candidate wishes to apply for more than one.
  • The course application fee is 600 rupees, and there are three payment options: UPI, CardPayment, and NetBanking. The program's application fees are subject to modification or change depending on the academic year.
  • Registration Fee: Vary according to the course. 

Note: It is not recommended to send original certificates.

  • Statement of U.G./P.G. Degree Marks, Grade Certificates, and Provisional Certificate
  • SSLC and HSE mark statements.
  • A community certificate from the relevant Tahsildar or Deputy Tahsildar; if not, it will not be taken into consideration.
  • Income Certificate obtained from the appropriate issuing authority three months prior to the date of the advertisement (for SC/ST/Blind candidates only).
  • Certificate of Physically Handicapped/Leprosy Cures: Candidates who wish to be considered under the Physically Handicapped category must submit a certificate from a qualified medical officer in the relevant specialty who is not below the rank of Civil Surgeon, as well as a photograph demonstrating the nature of the handicap.
  • Sports Certificate: Candidates who want to be included in the sports category must present a Form-I, Form-II, or Form-III certificate from the relevant university's physical director attesting to their participation in state or intercollegiate competitions or athletics.
  • Certificate for Ex-Servicemen: Documentation is required
  • You must enclose a demand draft made out to the Registrar, Madurai Kamaraj University DDE, payable in Madurai, for the registration fee that the university has established. SC/ST candidates are only allowed to take one course without paying the registration fee.
  • Candidates must complete and submit the hall ticket and NRI/sponsored certificate (if applicable) that are attached to the application.
  • Include two envelopes, one of which should be stamped and cost Rs. 10 each.
  • Statement with +2 marks (required)
  • Each application must be accompanied by a demand draft for the registration fee that the university has established. For SC/ST candidates, the waiver of the registration fee is only applicable for one course and with subsequent applications; a demand draft for the registration fee, as set by the university, should be submitted with each application.
  • Punitive action may be taken if incorrect information is provided or information is omitted.
  • Additional certificates are not required to be included; they are optional.
  • Applications without Xerox copies of the necessary certificates will not be taken into consideration.
  • An incomplete application will be rejected, so make sure to fill out every column.
  • 5 Photographs

The applicant must attach two current passport-size photos, one to the column provided in the application form and the other to the Hall Ticket.

The Demand Draft needed to be acquired after the notification date and no later than the deadline for receiving the completed application.

Cash, Postal Orders, Money Orders, and Cheques are not accepted for payment.

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Here are MKY DDE contact Details Address: Madurai Kamaraj University, Palkalai Nagar, Madurai-625 021. Phone: +91-0452-2458471 (30 lines), Email: directordde@gmail.com

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