University School of Open Learning, Panjab University: Courses, Fees, Facilities

Midhun Hari

University School Of Open Learning [USOL], affiliated to Punjab University is located in Chandigarh, Punjab. It was established in the year 1971.USOL offers Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Diploma, Professional courses and certification programs. Punjab University Distance Education admissions are based on merit.

The capsule teaching programme of USOL constitutes printed lecture scripts, personal contact programmes radio talks, audio and audio-visual lessons.

Punjab University - Distance Education Quick Links:

Sl. No.	Table of Contents
1	Highlights
2	Courses
3	Infrastructure
4	Eligibility
5	Admissions

Punjab University - Distance Education Highlights:

Year of Establishment	1971
Approval	UGC-DEB
Affiliation	Punjab University
Address	University School of Open Learning near Guru Tegh Bahadur Bhawan Suraj Bhan Hall Panjab University Sector 14 Chandigarh, U.T. - 160014 India
Programmes offered	Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Certificate, PG Diploma	Punjab University Distance Education Fee Structure

Punjab University - Distance Education Courses:

Discipline	Courses	Specializations
Arts	BA
	MA
	Certificate	Women Studies
	Certificate	Vivekananda Studies
Commerce	B.Com
Commerce	M.Com
Education	B.Ed
Management	MBA
Management	Certificate	Corporate Security, Safety & Fire Protection Management
PG Diploma		Computer Applications
		Disaster Management and Security
		Health, Family Welfare and Population Education
		Human Rights and Duties
		Library Automation and Networking
		Mass Communication
		Statistics
		Guidance and Counselling
B.L.I.Sc

Punjab University - Distance Education Infrastructure Facilities:

Library
Postal library facilities
Educational Media Centre
Laboratories
Computer Lab
Hostel

Punjab University - Distance Education Eligibility Criteria:

Courses	Eligibility Criteria
BA	Candidates must have cleared 10+2 in any stream from a recognized board.
MA	Candidates must have cleared BA with a relevant subject from a recognized university.
B.Com	Candidates must have cleared 10+2 in Commerce/ Science stream from a recognized board.
M.Com	Candidates must have cleared B.Com/BBA with not less than 45 % from a recognized university.
B.Ed	Trained in-service teachers in elementary education. Candidates who have completed an NCTE recognized teacher education programme through face-to-face mode
MBA	Candidates must have cleared graduation from a recognized university with 50% of the marks in aggregate.
Certificate course in Corporate Security, Safety & Fire Protection Management	The qualification for the admission in the course shall be Bachelors degree in any discipline from a recognized University
Certificate course Women Studies and Vivekananda Studies	Admission to the course shall be open to persons who have passed at least 10 +2 examination from a Board / University / Council recognized by the Panjab University or any other higher examination.
PG Diploma	Candidates must have Bachelor's Degree of Panjab University Under 10 +2 +3 system of examination with the least 50 % marks in any discipline OR must have B.Tech / B.E.
B.L.I.Sc	Candidates must have Bachelors degree with at least 50 percent marks in the aggregate from this University or from any other University the Bachelor's degree of which has been recognized by the Syndicate/Senate; OR must have Masters degree from this University or from any other University the Master's degree of which has been recognized by this University

Punjab University - Distance Education Admissions:

Admission intake is based on past academic results and qualifying examination results.

Course	Average Fees	Duration
MBA	₹47,735	2 Years
BA	₹36,425	3 Years
B.Ed	₹30,625	2 Years
BCom	₹42,725	3 Years
MA	₹31,960	2 Years
B.Lib.I.Sc	₹16,700	1 Year
M.Com	₹31,960	2 Years
PGD	--	2 Years