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Director - Directorate of Distance Education


 

Director, DDE

 

Prof. Balachandran. V, is the first Ph.D in Corporate Secretaryship (1993) awarded by Alagappa University, Karaikudi. He has 25 years of PG Teaching experience and 17 years of Research experience. He obtained his Post- Graduate Degree in Commerce (1981) from University of Madras , Bachelor of General Laws (1986) from Madurai Kamaraj University , M.Phil in Commerce (1988) from Bharathidasan University . He passed his Final Examination of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India, New Delhi in 1986 and after Practical training from M/s. Seshasayee Paper & Boards Limited, Pallipalayam, Erode, he was awarded Membership of ACS in 1987. Based upon his contribution to research and publications, again in 2001, he was awarded Prestigious FCS, i.e. Fellow Member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India. He obtained his MBA degree in 2008.

Earlier, he worked in Accounts and Inspection wing of Telecommunication, Chennai for 4 years (June 1981-Feb. 1985). Thereafter, he entered into Teaching Profession as Assistant Professor of Commerce in National College , Trichirapalli (February 1985 - February 1989). He was appointed as a Lecturer in the Department of Corporate Secretaryship from February 22, 1989, Reader from 27.07.1998 and Professor from 27.07.2006. He was holding additional charge as Director, Directorate of Distance Education from 23.08.2007.

He has guided 50 M.Phil Scholars and 14 Ph.D scholars. He has authored books on Indirect Taxation and Co-authored books on Company Law & Practice Part I & II, Company Secretarial Practice, Business Taxation from Sultan Chand & Sons, Secretarial, Securities and Management Audit from Bharath Law House, New Delhi , Business Law and Office Management from Tata Mc Graw Hill and Corporate Governance and Social responsibility from Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi . Most of his books have been recommended by many Universities and Professional Institutes, namely the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, Institute of Company Secretarie ’s of India , Institute of Cost and Works Accountants of India. He has published over 175 articles in Professional journals like Chartered Secretary, Corporate Law Advisor, Current Taxcom, SEBI & Corporate Laws, TAXMANN, Tax and Corporate Referencer, Management Accounting Research, Envision, Hindu Business Line. He has written 15 course materials for MBA / M.Com programmes being offered by Alagappa University , Pondicherry University , Bharathidasan University , Calicut University and Periyar University under Distance Education stream. He has been given ‘Achievement Award’ for his outstanding publications by Alagappa University in September 2006. He has been awarded with Rashtriya Vidya Saraswathi Puraskar by the International Institute of Education and Management, New Delhi for his outstanding achievements in March 2010

 


As a Principal Investigator, he had completed two years UGC’s Major Research Project titled Evaluation of NBFCs in Tamilnadu in 2000 and Minor Research Project on Financial Services of NBFCs in Coimbatore Region. Further, he completed a research Project on “ WTO and Intellectual Property Rights- Challenges and Opportunities for Members of ICSI”, funded by the Institute of Company Secretaries of India in June 2005. He was a Co-investigator for the three years’ UGC’s Major Research Project titled “Small Business Equity Financing”. He has not only organized several programmes, but also participated over 45 National / State level Seminars, Regional Conferences and Workshops and Presented Papers.

He has been a member of Board of studies in several Autonomous Colleges and Universities. As the Cultural Coordinator of Alagappa University from October 2000, he participated in various Inter-University Cultural Festivals and led several cultural teams to various parts of the country and bagged many Prizes and Medals.

He has been Associate member of Management Studies Promotion Institute, Member of Research Development Association, Jaipur and Fellow Member of United writers’ Association. He has been a member of Editorial Advisory Board of Taxcom ( India ), Jodhpur , Rajasthan. He has served as an Expert member for review of books relating to commerce, law and management and Taxation for Review Projector India. He has been a resource person for various refresher courses and Entrepreneurship Programmes. He has assisted Madurai Chapter and Pondicherry Chapter of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India for organizing several Investor Awareness and Education Programmes, sponsored by Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India. He is a Member of Doctoral Committee of various Universities. At present, he is guiding 8 Ph.D scholars.

 


As an Administrator (Director of Distance Education), 17 new programs, including 5 Science programs, have been introduced during 2007-2010 in Distance Mode of Alagappa University. He acted as an instrumental in effective functioning of Grievance Redressal Mechanism with cliental care on Distance Learners through smart communication system. He has been deputed for evaluating the performance of extensive number of Learning Centres across the country and in Abroad and for facilitating them in providing quality academic delivery to different segments of learners. His consistent and strenuous efforts with the authorities concerned gained its momentum in getting Ex-post facto approval since 1992 and Recognition to Distance Education programs by the Distance Education Council (DEC), New Delhi. His passionate and perseverance in implementing MBA e-Learning, first of its kind in State Universities, through Distance Mode, with the guidance of the University authorities, was much appreciated. His special attention in updating database in the University Website, monitoring the functioning of Learning Centres in India and Abroad, prompt replies to the distance learners through mail and fax creating database for M.Phil programs, Inventory mechanism of distribution of course materials Course Materials, instant e-mailing to Learning Centres about delivery of course materials resulted wide reception among the staff and learners and consequently enhanced the strength of students admission.

 


He has visted Saudi Arabia , Kingdom of Bahrain , Sharjha, Ajman, Dubai , Abudabi , Singapore and Sri Lanka for Promoting Distance Education of Alagappa University particularly for MBA programs.

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

About Directorate of Distance Education

 

The Directorate of Distance Education was established in the University in 1992. The Directorate offers Under Graduate and Post Graduate Programmes in the disciplines of Management, Computer Applications, Science, Education and Languages.


The Directorate offers various innovative, job-oriented and socially relevant 57 academic programmes in the field of Arts, Science, Information Technology, Education and Management. It has an excellent network of more than 206 Study Centres for providing effective service to the student community.

The Distance Education programmes are also offered in South-East Asian countries such as Singapore and Malaysia; and in Middle-East countries, viz., Bahrain, Qatar, Dubai; and at Sri Lanka. The programmes are well received in India and abroad.

 


Salient Features

 

  • Sector-specific and Job-oriented programmes
  • Modern up-to-date Curriculum
  • Bilingual programme in Tamil and Hindi
  • Standard Study Material
  • Moderate Fee structure
  • Lateral Entry for diploma holders in the related degree programmes
  • Wide network of Study Centres
  • Effective Personal Contact Programme
  • Adequate hands-on training for Computer Practicals
  • Examinations Centres at convenient places
  • Fixed Examination Schedule
  • Examination conducted twice in a year
  • Quick declaration of results

 

The Directorate in addition to general MBA, offers more specialised sector-specific management programmes such as MBA (International Business), MBA (Investment Management), MBA (Banking and Finance), MBA (Corporate Secretaryship), MBA (Project Management), MBA (Hospital Management), MBA (Tourism), MBA (Education Management) and MBA (Human Resource Management) and also offers MCA, and PGDCA Programmes, under Semester pattern.

The Directorate is planning to adopt the e-technologies in order to modernize the learning process so that the students can have direct access to internet facilities. With the proposed campus wide networking, it would be possible to organize learning with the satellite facilities. This would help the University to update its instructional modes and open new vistas of e-learning for the students.  

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

Courses Offered

 


 

Courses Offered during 2009-10 (Distance Education Stream)

 

Under - Graduate Programmes (3 Years)

 

 

B.Litt (Tamil)

B.A. (English)

B.A. (History)

B.A. (Public Administration)

B.Sc. (Psychology)

B.Sc. (Mathematics)

B.C.A.

B.Sc. (Computer Science)

B.Sc. (Information Technology)

B.B.A

B.B.A (Corporate Secretaryship)

B.B.A (Banking)

B.Com.

B.Com. (Computer Applications)

B.L.I.Sc.,(One Year)

One year Additional Degree in English(1 year)

 

 

Post - Graduate Programmes (2 Years)

 

M.B.A. *

M.B.A. (International Business) *

M.B.A. (Investment Management) *

M.B.A. (Banking and Finance) *

M.B.A. (Corporate Secretaryship) *

M.B.A. (Project Management)*

M.B.A. (Hospital Management) *

M.B.A. (Tourism) *

M.B.A. (Education Management) *

M.B.A. (Human Resource Management). *

M.C.A. ( 3 Years) *

M.Com.

M.Com. (Finance and Control)

M.Sc.,(Computer Science)

M.Sc. (Physics)

M.Sc. (Chemistry)

M.Sc. (Botany) with Specialisation in Plant Bio-Technology

M.Sc. (Information Technology)

M.A. (Education)

M.A. (Tamil)

M.A. (English)

M.A. (History)

M.Sc. (Mathematics)

M.A. (Personnel Management and Industrial Relations)

M.A.(Mass Communication & Journalism)

M.A. (Child Care and Education)

M.L.I.S. (one year)

 

  •  

New Programme offered from 2009-10 Calendar/Academic year

 

MBA (5 Years Integrated)


Post - Graduate Diploma Programmes (1 Year)

 

Computer Applications (PGDCA)*

Information Technology Management (PGDITM)*

Electro Plating (PGDEP)*

Instrumental Methods of Analysis (PGDIMA)*

Personnel Management and Industrial Relations (PGDPMIR)*

Business Management (PGDBM)*

Sports Management (PGDSM)*

Hospital Administration (PGDHA)*

Human Resource Management (PGDHRM)*

Library and Automation Networking (PGDLAN)*

 

 

Diploma Programmes (1 Year)

Company Secretaryship (DCS)

 

 

Certificate Programmes (6 Months)

 

Self-Help Group Management
Library Information Secience (English/Tamil Medium) ( CLIS)

 

    • * -  Courses offered both in Calendar and Academic year.
      Other courses offered in Academic year only.
      Note :
      For Eligibility refer Prospectus
    • B.A. (History), B.Com., BBA, M.B.A, M.A.(History), M.Com., are offered both in English and Tamil Medium.
    • Other Courses are offered in English Medium only.
    • MBAs / MCA / PGDCA are offered under Semester Pattern and other courses under Non-Semester Pattern.

    Integrated MBA (5 Years) is offered first three years under Non-Semester Pattern and next two years offered under Semester Pattern.
     


    Cost of Application and Prospectus

     

    • MBA/ MCA/ PGDCA/ /M.Sc.(C.S.)/M.Sc(IT) /M.Sc (Physics) / M.Sc(Chemistry)/ M.Sc (Botany) Courses : Rs.300/-
    • All other Courses : Rs.100/-

     

     

    Application and Prospectus can be obtained from:


    The Director, Directorate of Distance Education, Alagappa University, on payment of prescribed fee by means of Demand Draft drawn in favour of "The Director, DDE, Alagappa University" payable at Karaikudi.


    (OR)


    The approved Study Centres (refer website www.alagappauniversity.ac.in on payment of prescribed fee

    (OR)


    In case of downloading the application through University website www.alagappauniversity.ac.in, the candidates have to remit the cost of application alongwith filled-in application to the Directorate.
     


Cost Of Application and Prospectus

 


Last date  for Issue and Receipt of applications

 

Calendar Year Admission

Academic Year Admission

15th March every year

15th October every year

 

 

For details contact:

 

Dr.V. Balachandran, Director 
Dr.A.Shenbagavalli, Registrar i/c
Phone : 04565-228098
Phone : 04565-228080 to 228095
Fax : 04565-225216






 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

Eligibility & Fees Structure


 

NEW COURSE FEE STRUCTURE(IN INDIA):

Sl. No.

Programmes

Course Code

Eligibility

Course Fee (per year per student)

Univ. Share
(Rs.)

Study Centre Share
(Rs.)

Total
(Rs.)

 

 

Under Graduate Programmes (3 Years)

 

1.

B.Litt (Tamil)

107

H.S.C/ 10+2 (or) 3 year Diploma

1200

800

2000

2.

B.A. (English)

112

H.S.C/ 10+2 (or) 3 year Diploma

1200

800

2000

3.

B.A. (History) [English & Tamil Medium]

108

H.S.C/ 10+2 (or) 3 year Diploma

1200

800

2000

4.

B.A. (Public Administration)

106

H.S.C/ 10+2 (or) 3 year Diploma

1200

800

2000

5.

B.Sc. (Mathematics)

113

H.S.C/ 10+2 (or) 3 year Diploma

1200

800

2000

6.

B.Sc. (Psychology)

119

H.S.C/ 10+2 (or) 3 year Diploma

1200

800

2000

7.

B.B.A. (English & Tamil Medium)

104

H.S.C/ 10+2 (or) 3 year Diploma

1200

800

2000

8.

BBA (Lateral Entry to II year)

126

3 yr Diploma in Modern Office Practice / Commercial Practice

1200

800

2000

9.

B.B.A. (Corporate Secretaryship)

121

H.S.C/ 10+2 (or) 3 year Diploma

1200

800

2000

10.

B.B.A. (Corporate Secretaryship) (Lateral Entry to II Year)

134

H.S.C/ 10+2 (or) 3 year Diploma in Modern Office Practice / Commercial Practice

1200

800

2000

11.

B.B.A (Banking)

122

H.S.C/ 10+2 (or) 3 year Diploma

1200

800

2000

12.

B.B.A. (Banking) (Lateral Entry to II Year)

133

3 year Diploma in Modern Office Practice / Commercial Practice

1200

800

2000

13.

B.Com. (English & Tamil Medium)

102

H.S.C/ 10+2 (or) 3 year Diploma

1200

800

2000

14.

B.Com/BBA (Lateral Entry to II year)

125

3 yr Diploma in Modern Office Practice / Commercial Practice

1200

800

2000

15.

B.Com. (Computer Applications)

123

H.S.C/ 10+2 (or) 3 year Diploma in Computer Science Engg., / ECE / EEE/ I.T.

2400

1600

4000

16.

B.Com (Computer Applications) (Lateral Entry to II Year)

128

3 year Diploma in Computer Science Engg., / ECE / EEE/ I.T.

2400

1600

4000

17.

B.C.A.

101

H.S.C (or) 3 year Diploma in Computer Science Engg., / Electrical and Electronics Engg.

4500

3000

7500

18.

B.C.A. (Lateral Entry to II year)

127

3 yr. Diploma in Computer Engg., / ECE / EEE / IT

4500

3000

7500

19.

B.Sc. (Comp. Sc.)

130

HSC (or) 3 year Diploma

4500

3000

7500

20.

B.Sc. (Comp. Sc.) Lateral Entry to II year

132

3 yr. Diploma in Computer Engg., /ECE / EEE/ IT

4500

3000

7500

21.

B.Sc. (I.T.)

129

HSC (or) 3 year Diploma

4500

3000

7500

22.

B.Sc. (I.T.) Lateral Entry to II year

131

3 yr. Diploma in Computer Engg.,/ ECE/ EEE/ IT

4500

3000

7500

23.

B.L.I.S. (1 year)

109

Any degree

2100

1400

3500

24.

One year Additional Degree in English

124

Any degree with Part-I Language & Part-II English

2100

900

3000

 

 

Post Graduate Programmes (2 Years)

 

25.

M.B.A (English & Tamil Medium)

317

Any degree

6500

3500

10000

26.

M.B.A (International Business)

328

Any degree

6500

3500

10000

27.

M.B.A (Investment Management)

329

Any degree

6500

3500

10000

28.

M.B.A (Banking and Finance)

330

Any degree

6500

3500

10000

29.

M.B.A (Corporate Secretaryship)

331

Any degree

6500

3500

10000

30.

M.B.A (Project Management)

332

Any degree

6500

3500

10000

31.

M.B.A (Hospital Management)

333

Any degree

6500

3500

10000

32.

M.B.A (Tourism)

338

Any degree

6500

3500

10000

33.

M.B.A (Education Management)

339

Any degree

6500

3500

10000

34.

M.B.A (Human Resource Management)

343

Any degree

6500

3500

10000

35.

M.C.A (3 years)

315

Any degree with Maths at +2 level / B.Com., / B.B.A.

8400

5600

14000

36.

M.C.A (Lateral Entry to II year)
III Year fees

340

Any Degree with PGDCA of any recognized University

8400

5600

14000

37.

M.B.A (5 years Integrated)

347

Pass in Higher Secondary / Pre University / Junior College / Diploma or Equivalent from a recognized institution.

1yr 1950

1050

3000

2yr 2800

1200

4000

3yr 3250

1750

5000

4yr 5200

2800

8000

5yr 5200

2800

8000

 

 

Non- Semester Programmes

 

38.

M.Sc. (Information Technology)

313

Any Degree

7800

5200

13000

39.

M.Sc. (Computer Science)

341

Any degree with Maths at +2 level

7800

5200

13000

40.

M.Com. (English & Tamil Medium

310

Any degree with Commerce / Accountancy as a subject

2500

1500

4000

41.

M.Com. (Finance and Control)

335

Any degree

2500

1500

4000

42.

M.A. (Tamil)

319

Any degree with Tamil as a subject

2500

1500

4000

43.

M.A. (English)

320

Any degree with English as a subject

2500

1500

4000

44.

M.A. (History)

321

Any degree

2500

1500

4000

45.

M.Sc. (Mathematics)

311

B.Sc. Mathematics / Applied Mathematics

2500

1500

4000

46.

M.A. (Personnel Management and Industrial Relations)

308

Any degree

2500

1500

4000

47.

M.A.(PMIR) Lateral Entry to II year

342

PGDPMIR of Alagappa University from 2005-06 batch onwards

2500

1500

4000

48.

M.A. (Mass Communication and Journalism)

309

Any degree

2500

1500

4000

49.

M.A. (Child Care and Education)

312

Any degree

2500

1500

4000

50.

M.L.I.S. (I year)

323

BLIS / B.Lib.Sc.

2500

1500

4000

51.

M.Sc.(Physics)

345

B.Sc. – Physics / Electronics / Any B.Sc., degree with specialization Applied Mathematics, Applied Physics, Electronics, Nuclear Physics or Nanobiotechnology

11000

1000

12000

52.

M.Sc. (Chemistry)

344

Bachelor Degree in Chemistry

11500

1000

12500

53.

M.Sc. (Botany) – Specialisation in Plant Bio-Technology

346

Bachelor Degree in Botany, Plant Science, Plant Biotechnology and triple major with Botany / Plant Science

11000

1000

12000

54.

M.A. (Education)

348

Any degree

4550

2450

7000

 

 

Post Graduate Diploma Programmes (1 Year)

 

55.

Computer Applications (PGDCA)
[Semester]

412

Any degree

4500

3000

7500

56.

Information Technology Management (PGDITM)

423

Any degree from a recognized University

2000

3000

5000

57.

Electro Plating (PGDEP)

424

B.Sc. degree with Chemistry as one of the subject at the major/ ancillary level or B.E or B.Tech or equivalent program as approved by University.

5500

500

6000

58.

Instrumental Methods of Analysis (PGDIMA)

425

B.Sc. degree with Chemistry as one of the subject at the major/ ancillary level or B.E or B.Tech or equivalent program as approved by University.

5500

500

6000

59.

Personnel Management and Industrial Relations (PGDPMIR)

419

Any degree

2500

1500

4000

60.

Business Management (PGDBM)

405

Any degree

2500

1500

4000

61.

Sports Management (PGDSM)

406

Any degree

2500

1500

4000

62.

Hospital Administration (PGDHA)

418

Any degree

2500

1500

4000

63.

Human Resource Management (PGDHRM)

421

Any degree

2500

1500

4000

64.

Library Automation and Networking (PGDLAN)

422

Any degree

2500

1500

4000

65.

Diploma in Company Secretaryship

422

Any degree

1200

800

2000

 

 

Certificate Courses (6 Months)

 

66.

Self-Help Group Management (Tamil Medium only)

214

18 years as on 1st June and can read and write Tamil

500

250

750

67.

Library and Information Science (English / Tamil Medium)

215

+2 Pass

950

450

1400



NEW COURSE FEE STRUCTURE(IN OVERSEAS):

Sl. No.

Programmes

Course Code

Eligibility

Course Fee (per year per student)

Univ. Share
per year per student

Study Centre Share
per year per student

Total Fees
(per student per year)

    US$US$US$

 

 

Under Graduate Programmes (3 Years)

 

1.

B.Litt (Tamil)

107

H.S.C/ 10+2 (or) 3 year Diploma

300

200

500

2.

B.A. (English)

112

H.S.C/ 10+2 (or) 3 year Diploma

300

200

500

3.

B.A. (History) [English & Tamil Medium]

108

H.S.C/ 10+2 (or) 3 year Diploma

300

200

500

4.

B.A. (Public Administration)

106

H.S.C/ 10+2 (or) 3 year Diploma

300

200

500

5.

B.Sc. (Mathematics)

113

H.S.C/ 10+2 (or) 3 year Diploma

300

200

500

6.

B.Sc. (Psychology)

119

H.S.C/ 10+2 (or) 3 year Diploma

300

200

500

7.

B.B.A. (English & Tamil Medium)

104

H.S.C/ 10+2 (or) 3 year Diploma

300

200

500

8.

BBA (Lateral Entry to II year)

126

3 yr Diploma in Modern Office Practice / Commercial Practice

300

200

500

9.

B.B.A. (Corporate Secretaryship)

121

H.S.C/ 10+2 (or) 3 year Diploma

300

200

500

10.

B.B.A. (Corporate Secretaryship) (Lateral Entry to II Year)

134

H.S.C/ 10+2 (or) 3 year Diploma in Modern Office Practice / Commercial Practice

300

200

500

11.

B.B.A (Banking)

122

H.S.C/ 10+2 (or) 3 year Diploma

300

200

500

12.

B.B.A. (Banking) (Lateral Entry to II Year)

133

3 year Diploma in Modern Office Practice / Commercial Practice

300

200

500

13.

B.Com. (English & Tamil Medium)

102

H.S.C/ 10+2 (or) 3 year Diploma

300

200

500

14.

B.Com/BBA (Lateral Entry to II year)

125

3 yr Diploma in Modern Office Practice / Commercial Practice

300

200

500

15.

B.Com. (Computer Applications)

123

H.S.C/ 10+2 (or) 3 year Diploma in Computer Science Engg., / ECE / EEE/ I.T.

420

280

700

16.

B.Com (Computer Applications) (Lateral Entry to II Year)

128

3 year Diploma in Computer Science Engg., / ECE / EEE/ I.T.

420

280

700

17.

B.C.A.

101

H.S.C (or) 3 year Diploma in Computer Science Engg., / Electrical and Electronics Engg.

420

280

700

18.

B.C.A. (Lateral Entry to II year)

127

3 yr. Diploma in Computer Engg., / ECE / EEE / IT

420

280

700

19.

B.Sc. (Comp. Sc.)

130

HSC (or) 3 year Diploma

420

280

700

20.

B.Sc. (Comp. Sc.) Lateral Entry to II year

132

3 yr. Diploma in Computer Engg., /ECE / EEE/ IT

420

280

700

21.

B.Sc. (I.T.)

129

HSC (or) 3 year Diploma

420

280

700

22.

B.Sc. (I.T.) Lateral Entry to II year

131

3 yr. Diploma in Computer Engg.,/ ECE/ EEE/ IT

420

280

700

 

 

Post Graduate Programmes (2 Years)

 

23.

M.B.A (English & Tamil Medium)

317

Any degree

550

450

1000

24.

M.B.A (International Business)

328

Any degree

550

450

1000

25.

M.B.A (Investment Management)

329

Any degree

550

450

1000

26.

M.B.A (Banking and Finance)

330

Any degree

550

450

1000

27.

M.B.A (Corporate Secretaryship)

331

Any degree

550

450

1000

28.

M.B.A (Project Management)

332

Any degree

550

450

1000

29.

M.B.A (Hospital Management)

333

Any degree

550

450

1000

30.

M.B.A (Tourism)

338

Any degree

550

450

1000

31.

M.B.A (Education Management)

339

Any degree

550

450

1000

32.

M.B.A (Human Resource Management)

343

Any degree

650

350

1000

33.

M.C.A (3 years)

315

Any degree with Maths at +2 level / B.Com., / B.B.A.

550

450

1000

34.

M.C.A (Lateral Entry to II year)
III Year fees

340

Any Degree with PGDCA of any recognized University

550

450

1000

 

 

Non- Semester Programmes

 

36.

M.Sc. (Information Technology)

313

Any Degree

550

450

1000

37.

M.Sc. (Computer Science)

341

Any degree with Maths at +2 level

600

400

1000

38.

M.Com. (English & Tamil Medium

310

Any degree with Commerce / Accountancy as a subject

360

240

600

39.

M.Com. (Finance and Control)

335

Any degree

360

240

600

40.

M.A. (Tamil)

319

Any degree with Tamil as a subject

360

240

600

41.

M.A. (English)

320

Any degree with English as a subject

360

240

600

42.

M.A. (History)

321

Any degree

360

240

600

43.

M.Sc. (Mathematics)

311

B.Sc. Mathematics / Applied Mathematics

360

240

600

44.

M.A. (Personnel Management and Industrial Relations)

308

Any degree

360

240

600

45.

M.A.(PMIR) Lateral Entry to II year

342

PGDPMIR of Alagappa University from 2005-06 batch onwards

2500

1500

4000

46.

M.A. (Mass Communication and Journalism)

309

Any degree

360

240

600

47.

M.A. (Child Care and Education)

312

Any degree

360

240

600

48.

M.L.I.S. (I year)

323

BLIS / B.Lib.Sc.

360

240

600

49.

M.Sc.(Physics)

345

B.Sc. – Physics / Electronics / Any B.Sc., degree with specialization Applied Mathematics, Applied Physics, Electronics, Nuclear Physics or Nanobiotechnology

650

350

1000

50.

M.Sc. (Chemistry)

344

Bachelor Degree in Chemistry

650

350

1000

51.

M.Sc. (Botany) – Specialisation in Plant Bio-Technology

346

Bachelor Degree in Botany, Plant Science, Plant Biotechnology and triple major with Botany / Plant Science

650

350

1000

52.

M.A. (Education)

348

Any degree

360

240

600

 

 

Post Graduate Diploma Programmes (1 Year)

 

53.

Computer Applications (PGDCA)
[Semester]

412

Any degree

360

240

600

54.

Information Technology Management (PGDITM)

423

Any degree from a recognized University

360

240

600

55.

Electro Plating (PGDEP)

424

B.Sc. degree with Chemistry as one of the subject at the major/ ancillary level or B.E or B.Tech or equivalent program as approved by University.

360

240

600

56.

Instrumental Methods of Analysis (PGDIMA)

425

B.Sc. degree with Chemistry as one of the subject at the major/ ancillary level or B.E or B.Tech or equivalent program as approved by University.

360

240

600

57.

Personnel Management and Industrial Relations (PGDPMIR)

419

Any degree

360

240

600

58.

Business Management (PGDBM)

405

Any degree

360

240

600

59.

Sports Management (PGDSM)

406

Any degree

360

240

600

60.

Hospital Administration (PGDHA)

418

Any degree

360

240

600

61.

Human Resource Management (PGDHRM)

421

Any degree

390

210

600

62.

Library Automation and Networking (PGDLAN)

422

Any degree

390

210

600

63.

Diploma in Company Secretaryship

422

Any degree

360

240

600

 

 

Certificate Courses (6 Months)

 

64.

Self-Help Group Management (Tamil Medium only)

214

18 years as on 1st June and can read and write Tamil

500

250

750

65.

Library and Information Science (English / Tamil Medium)

215

+2 Pass

950

450

1400

 


Note:

 

  • The candidates who Enrol. directly with the University have to remit the total fees by means of Demand Draft in favour of “The Director, DDE, Alagappa University”, payable at Karaikudi.
  • Candidates who Enrol through Study Centres have to submit two Demand Drafts separately:
  • One in favour of “The Director, DDE, Alagappa University”, payable at Karaikudi for the prescribed course fee; and
  • Another Demand Draft in favour of the Study Centre concerned towards Service Charges, through whom the candidates seeks admission.

The Examination Fees have to be paid separately. All fees should be paid in the form of Demand Draft only, drawn in favour of The Director, DDE, Alagappa University, payable on any one of the following banks at Karaikudi.

 

Sl.No.

Bank Name

1.

State Bank of India

2.

Canara Bank

3.

Indian Bank

4.

Indian Overseas Bank

5.

Syndicate Bank

6.

Punjab National Bank

7.

Central Bank of India

8.

United Commercial Bank

 9.

Union Bank of India

10.

Tamil Nadu Mercantile Bank

11.

ICICI Bank

12.

Lakshmi Vilas Bank

13.

City Union Bank

14.

Vijaya Bank

15.

Bank of Baroda

16.

Pandyan Grama Bank

17.

Karur Vysya Bank

18.

Bank of India

19.

IDBI Bank

20.

Allahabad Bank

21.

Andhra Bank

22.

Co-operative Bank

23.

AXIS Bank


The candidates should write their Name, Application number and Programme opted on the reverse of the demand draft.

The demand draft should reach the Directorate of Distance Education within 7 days from the date of its issue by the bank.

 

OTHER FEES :

 


1.

Renewal of Registration

Rs.500

Every Year for a maximum of 5 years

2.

Change of Study Centre

Rs.300

Permitted in deserving cases in the beginning of the academic year only.

3.

Change of Programme

Rs.1,000

Permitted only upto 31st March for Calendar Year and 15th October for Academic Year. The excess amount if any, will not be refunded. 

4.

Change of Medium

Rs.300

Within 2 months from the date of registration.

5.

Change of Optional/ Electives

Rs.500

If the candidates fail to mention the option in application, the University shall assign the option / elective.

6.

Change of Address

Rs.100

 

7.

Migration Certificate

Rs.100

 

8.

Duplicate ID Card

Rs.100

 

 

 

SCHEDULE OF PAYMENT OF II / III YEAR COURSE FEE

 

Payment of Course Fees

Calendar Year

Academic Year

Without Fine

31st March

30th September

With Fine of Rs.200/-

30th April

31st October

With Renewal of Registration fees of Rs.500/-

30th September

31st March

 

  • There will not be any separate communication from the Directorate of Distance Education for payment of II / III year course fees.
  • The II / III year fees has to be paid whether the candidate has taken up the examination or not / results declared or not.

 

 

 

 


 

Admission Procedures


 

Admission under distance education stream



 

The candidate may seek admission either directly to the University or through any one of the approved Study Centres. The list of Approved Study Centres is given in the Website www.alagappauniversity.ac.in.

If the candidates enroll directly with the University, the Course Materials shall be directly sent to them and they have to attend the Contact Classes and Examinations at Karaikudi only.

If candidates enroll through Study Centres, the Course Materials shall be sent through the Study Centres and they have to attend the Contact Classes arranged by the Study Centres at their places.

 

 

Direct admission with the University

 

 


The following documents are to be enclosed along with the filled-in application:

 

    • The original entry qualification of HSC/ Diploma Certificate or Degree or Provisional Certificate and a copy attested by the Gazetted Officer. (Original Certificates will be returned immediately after verification)
    • Student Index Card with stamp size photo and signature affixed.
    • Demand Draft for the prescribed total fees drawn in favour of the Director, DDE, Alagappa University, payable on any bank at Karaikudi. (Refer to Annexure-I for fee details)
    • No Transfer Certificate is required for admission to any of the Courses. The Directorate will also not issue any Transfer Certificate. However, a ‘Course Completion Certificate’ may be issued for those candidates who apply for it.
 
 

The filled-in application along with the required documents should be sent to the following address by Registered Post before the last date specified:

 

The Director
Directorate of Distance Education
Alagappa University
Karaikudi - 630 003.
Tamil Nadu.

 

Admission through study centre
 


The filled-in application has to be submitted through the Study Centres along with the following documents:

 

 

  • The original entry qualification of HSC/ Diploma Certificate or Degree or Provisional Certificate and a copy attested by the Gazetted Officer. (Original Certificates will be returned immediately after verification).
  • Student Index Card with a stamp size photo and signature affixed.
  • The candidate has to submit two Demand Drafts separately towards Course Fees (For details see Annexure-I):
  • One Demand Draft in favour of the Director, DDE, Alagappa University, payable at Karaikudi towards the University Share, and
  • Another Demand Draft in favour of the Study Centre concerned through whom the candidate seeks admission.
  • The above Two Demand Drafts should be submitted to the Study Centre along with the filled-in Application.
  • No Transfer Certificate is required for admission to any of the Courses. The Directorate will also not issue any Transfer Certificate. However, a ‘Course Completion Certificate’ may be issued for those candidates who apply for it.
  • The candidates are advised not to pay any fees in the form of Cash to the Study Centre under any circumstances.
  • Please note that no other fees is payable by the candidates to the Study Centres except Examination Fees.

 

 

 

 


 

DDE - Regulations


1. Regulations for Semester Programmes

pdf Download  

* New Regulations for Semester Programmes

pdf Download  

 

 

 

2. Regulations for Non-Semester Programmes

pdf Download  

* New Regulations for Non-Semester Programmes

pdf Download  

 

 

 

 

 


 

DDE - Learning Centres


 

 

Download Learning Centre Details 2009-2010

 

 

 

 


 

 

Examination Application form, Instruction to the candidates and Theory Examination Centre Notification of May 2010 -DDE Examinations


 

new Distance Education Examinations -May 2010 - Application Form

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

newApplication for Admission 2010-11 Semester

 

pdf Download  


newApplication for Admission 2010-11 Non-Semester

 

pdf Download  

 

Grievance Redressal Form

pdf Download  

 

Revaluation Application for DDE

 

pdf Download  

 

Distance Education Student Index Card

 

pdf Download  

 

 

 

 


 


Distance Education Council Approval


 

The Distance Education Council, New Delhi has Accorded ex-post-facto approval for 108 programmes (recognition order No.F.No.:DEC/AU/KKD/TN/2008, dated 24.11.2009) offered through the distance mode of Alagappa University, Karaikudi with effect from 1995 to the academic year 2007-08.  Prior to 1995, the certificates issued by the  University stand automatically recognized  as they were approved by the relevant authorities of the University as stated by DEC. The approval was given to the University based on the recommendation of the Expert Committee, the Distance Education Council, New Delhi. For the academic year 2008 - 09, the DEC has already given provisional recognition for 51 courses and the recognition continues till the Expert Team comprising of UGC-AICTE-DEC visits the University and give recommendations for the forthcoming years.

 

 

 


 

Faculty Members


 

 

Name of the Staff

Directorate of Distance Education

Dr. V. Balachandran  Director

Director

DR. P. Sivakumar

Professor in Education

Dr._N._Arunachalam

Associate Professor in Education

Dr. R.Perumal

Associate Professor in Management

Dr. E. Kannapiran

Associate Professor

Dr. V.S.Vasantha

Associate Professor

Dr.Subbiah Associate Professor in Education
Dr. AR. Saravanakumar Associate Professor in Education
Dr. P.Rameshthangam Associate Professor in Biotechnology
Dr. N. Sengottuvelan Associate Professor in Chemistry

Mr.S.Prabhu

Associate Professor in Public Admninistration

Dr. M. Jothi Basu

Assistant Professor in Botany

Mr.G.P.Raja

Assistant Professor in Education

Mr. P.Prabhu Assistant Professor in Information Technology
Dr. P. Thiruchenthil Nathan Assistant Professor in Zoology
Dr. G.Selvakumar

Assistant Professor in Microbiology

Dr.S.Malathi Assistant Professor in Education
Dr.V.Thiruveni

Assistant Professor in Tamil

R.Ganapathi

Assistant Professor in Commerce

Dr.R.Sivakumar Assistant Professor in Physics

Dr. K.Krishnamoorthy

Assistant Professor in Education

Dr.M.Velusamy

Assistant Professor in Social Science/Work

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

Contact Us


 

Name :

Dr.V.Balachandran
Director


Postal Address:

Directorate of Distance Education
Alagappa University
Karaikudi,
Tamil Nadu, India.
Pin Code: 630 003.


Telephone:

91-4565-228080 to 228095


Fax:

04565 - 225216

E-Mail:

alagappadde@yahoo.co.in

 

 

 

Please Note: Contact may be preferred on all working days between 10.00 a.m. and 5.45 p.m.