Magadh University - Distance Education

Archana S

Magadh University located in Bodh Gaya was established in the year 1962. It is the largest university in Bihar spreading over 460 acres.Dr. Sarvapali Radhakrishnan laid the foundation for the university. Magadh University is situated in a lush green and pollution & noise-free atmosphere.

The Distance Education offers courses in higher learning through distance mode of education to students of the country and the State of Bihar who are deprived of taking admission in conventional institutions and who are unable to study there as day boarders but are still desirous to upgrade their educational attainments.

The courses offered by the DDE, Magadh University are innovative, Job oriented and self-satisfying and designed for independent learners who receive study materials and supports from the Directorate and from the Study Centres.

Students of Thailand, Vietnam, Burma, and other Buddhist countries are studying in regular courses at the university and it is expected that apart from students of these countries the students of other South Asian countries will also be benefited through distance mode of learning being offered by the Directorate of Distance Education, Magadh University, Bodh-Gaya.

The Directorate of Distance Education is approved by University Grants Commission - Distance Education Council. MU-DDE courses include B.Ed, MA, B.LIS, M.LIS, and other PG Programs.

It has a Library with a collection of around 8000 books. The classrooms are well spacious, ventilated & air-conditioned. There is also a conference hall which is centrally air-conditioned and has a seating capacity of 125. MU-DDE facilities also include Banking, Canteen, Post office and Hostel.

MU-DDE Quicklinks:

• Highlights
• Courses
• Infrastructure
• Study Centre
• FAQs
• Eligibility Criteria

Magadh University Directorate of Distance Education Highlights:

MU-DDE is a distance learning college under Magadh University. More highlights about the university are mentioned below:

MU-DDE Courses:

The institute offers Bachelor's in Education (B.Ed), Master of Arts (MA), Bachelors of Library and Information Science (B.LIS), Master of Library and Information Science (M.LIS), and other postgraduate programs under open and distance learning.

Magadh University Directorate of Distance Education Infrastructure Facilities:

The college has various infrastructure facilities that can help to mold a student into better shape in all aspects. MU-DDE infrastructure includes a library that has more than 8000 books and is subscribed to various Journals and Magazines. The Classrooms are spacious, ventilated and air-conditioned with all the modern facilities. The conference hall has a seating capacity of 125 people and is centrally air-conditioned. The facilities offered are mentioned below:

MU-DDE Study Centres:

• DOE, M.U. Bodhgaya
• SBPSM B.Ed. College, A'bad
• PTT College, Patna
• NTTC, Nalanda
• NTT College, Patna
• MKCTT College, J'bad
• MGTT College, Patna
• Magadh College of Education, Gaya
• ITT College, Patna
• DPS College of Education, Gaya

MU-DDE FAQs:

1. Where is the institute located? 
   - It is located in the holy town of Bodh Gaya, Bihar.
2. Does the distance program offer B.Ed program? 
   - Yes. It offers B.Ed in Open and Distance learning programs
3. How are the faculty at the college? 
   - The teaching staff and the supporting staff are all very good and well qualified for their jobs.

Other trending colleges:

• Birla Institute of Technology
• Development Management Institute, Patna
• NIT Patna
• Patna University
• Chandragupt Institute of Management

Magadh University Directorate of Distance Education Eligibility Criteria:

MU-DDE offers various courses and specializations in multiple fields. The eligibility criteria for various MU-DDE courses are mentioned below:

 MU-DDE Admission:

Interested candidates can apply for MU-DDE admissions online by downloading the application from the university website.