Bharathidasan University Centre for Distance Education, [CDE BDU] Tiruchirappalli

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The Centre For Distance Education Bhartidashan University was established in the year 1992 Tiruchirapalli, in Tamilnadu. The University is accredited with A+ grade by NAAC and ranks 60th among the Indian Universities in NIRF-2019. As educational programs and degrees awarded into this college are on standard with regular education, qualitatively there is a demand for Centre of Distance Education Bharthidasan University. 

Centre of Distance Education Bharthidasan University provides Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Diploma, certification courses and 7 professional programs including MCA and MBA programs. Besides these popular courses Centre of Distance Education Bharthidasan University also offers in the field of Infirmation Technology, E-Commerce, Bank Management, Financial Management, Computer Science and Applications, Animation, Library and Information Science. 

The practical classes are conducted on every Saturdays and Sundays. The classes are regularly observed by the staff of the Centre of Distance Education Bharthidasan University and the director of this college through regular visits to  PCP (Personal Contact Program) Centres. 

The Centre Of Education Bharthidasan University’s admission can be done online on the official website of the college. The  University introduces world-class education to its students and gives them proper knowledge and skill that will help them, shine in their discipline. 

CDE Bharthidasan University Quick Links:

• Highlights
• Courses
• Fee Structure
• Scholarships
• Infrastructure Facilities
• FAQs
• Eligibility Criteria
• Admission

CDE Bharthidasan University Highlights:

The Centre of Distance Education Bharthidasan University’s intention to help those students who could not take admission into regular colleges for higher education. The more highlights about the college are mentioned below: 

CDE Bharthidasan University Courses:

The Centre for Distance Education Bhartidashan University offers various courses under UG, PG, Professional programs, Diploma, and Certificate programs. Courses offered by CDEB University are mentioned below:

UG Programmes:

The courses available in this college in the UG section are non-semester offered through PCP (Personal Contact Programme) and Study Centres.

PG Programmes:

The courses offered in this college in the semester pattern are as follows:

Programs offered through study centres only:

There are multiple programs conducted through study centres which are including one or two or three years. The courses are listed below: 

CDE Bharthidasan University Fees:

The Centre for Distance Education Bhartidashan University Tiruchirapalli offers courses in the fields of Science, Commerce, Arts, Diploma, and Certification. Furthermore, the educational program of this college's courses is flexible and changes for each course. CDEB University charges can be paid online on its official site. CDEB University fees for each course are listed below:

• The application fee for U.G. / Diploma / Certificate Course INR 180, for P.G. / P.G. Diploma INR 300,and for M.B.A. / M.C.A. INR 450.
• The final year students have to pay INR 200 for obtaining a provisional certificate, INR 200 for receiving consolidated marks statement and INR 800 for a degree certificate.
• Re-admission fee of INR 1,500 for UG/PG and INR 1500 for MBA/MCA should be paid along with the tuition fee at the time of admission.
• 10% of fee concession for Postgraduate students in the tuition fee who have studied their UG in the Bharathidasan University.
• Bonafide Certificate fee INR 500.
• Change of Elective fee INR 750.

CDE Bharthidasan University Scholarship:

CDE Bharthidasan University gives assistance for the researchers and economically backward class students:

• Bharathidasan University has a scheme for Earn while you Study Plan (in the Central Library, Centre for Distance Education and in the Examinations Wing)
• The scholarship is provided to the SC/ST and Minority students by the Government of India.
• Government of India Scholarship for Single Female Child
• Government of India has a Scholarship program for the Distance Learning Students Belonging to SC/ST
• The government of Tamilnadu has a Scholarship program for the Distance Learning Students Belonging to Christian Adidravidar.
• Government of Tamilnadu provides  Higher Education Loan Scholarship for SC/ST and Christian Adidravidar Students
• The University, Specially the Library, Distance Education and the Examination Wing offer part-time employment to the poor students on an hourly basis. 
• There are 2132 students from regular as well as distance education were benefited from the PG scholarship program last year.

CDEB University Infrastructure Facilities:

The College of distance education at Bhartidhasan University provides Wi-Fi enabled campuses, well-equipped libraries, and hi-tech laboratories. Some of the facilities provided by the university are mentioned below:

• CDE Bhartidhasn university has a 24*7 internet facility with Wi-Fi.
• The College has a 24 X 7 CCTV Surveillance Cameras and has a separate computing laboratory for each hostel.
• Bharathidasan University has an outstanding infrastructure for sports and games. The college has multi-gym facilities and a yoga center, an indoor stadium for table tennis, chess, carom, weight lifting, and powerlifting.
• The College provides Guest House, Faculty and Staff Quarters, Post Office, Bank, Vehicle Parking and Canteen to the Faculty, Staff, Students, and Visitors in the College.
• The University Centre has a laboratory for catering to the academic, research and general-purpose computing needs of the students, faculty, and staff of the University. 
• The Laboratory in the University is equipped with Necessary Software Tools, IP Surveillance Cameras, Audio System and a SmartBoard to educate and explain.
• The University provides an ambulance facility for the Hostel students.

Learner Support Centers and PCP Centres:

The programs offered through the CDE Bharthidasan University are conducted by Learner Support Centres or PCP (Personal Contact Program) Centres approved by the University. There are 56 Learner support centres and 28 PCP centres. 

CDE Bharthidasan University FAQs: 

1. Is CDE Bharthidasan University deemed or a private University? 
   - CDE Bharthidasan is a Private Open University established in the year 1992. 

2. Where is this University Located?
   - The University located at Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli-620024, Tamilnadu, India. 

3. What courses are available at the CDE Bharthidasan University?
   - CDE Bharthidasan University provides Undergraduate, Post Graduate, Professional Programmes, Diploma, and  Certificate Programmes.

4. What is the admission process of the University?
   - The admission procedure is done online. 

5. What are the contact details of this university?
   - Students can call or email on the following Office Phone: 431-240 7054, +91 83001 84010, +91 83001 84050 Email: cde@bdu.ac.in, directorcdebdu@gmail.com, cdegrievances@gmail.com, cde.exams@bdu.ac.in 

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CDE Bharthidasan University Eligibility Criteria:

CDE Bharthidasan University offers numerous courses under various disciplines. All these courses have different eligibility criteria and selection procedures. Applications are evaluated for fundamental eligibility, academic results and other proof of the suitability of the applicant to his / her selected program. The criteria and admission process is mentioned below:

Undergraduate Courses:

The basic eligibility for all UG courses is a pass in 10+2 or equivalent exam conducted by Govt. of Tamil Nadu. The University offers various undergraduate courses which are mentioned below:

Postgraduate Courses:

The Eligibility for all PG programs is a graduate degree in the relevant discipline. For MBA programs, any UG degree is admissible provided the candidates have scored at least 50% marks in graduation. Postgraduate courses provided by this University are mentioned below:

Certification Courses:

The University provides various diploma and certification courses to the students in the field of Yoga, designing, Hospitality, Airline etc:

CDE Bharthidasan University Admissions:

The University offers various programs including UG courses, PG courses, Diploma courses and up to seven Professional programs in various disciplines.

• Application forms for all courses should be filled and submitted online.
• The Candidate must ensure that they have read carefully the instructions before applying.
• Seats will be reserved as per norms set by GOI and the Tamil Nadu state government.
• If the candidate is applying for more than one program, the application fee has to pay separately for each program.
• Before registration, the candidate has to pay the application fee either by SBI online or by Demand Draft ( Nationalized Bank payable at Tiruchirappalli or Drawn in favour of "Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli")
• The candidates are required to upload a recently taken photograph in JPG format (Preferable width 150px and height 200px) and a size ranging from 50 KB to 100 KB.
• MBA candidates are selected on the basis of CET (CAT/MAT/XAT/CMAT etc.) score.
• The cost of the application form in Distance learning mode for all the programs is INR 500.