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Approved Distance Learning Institutes in India
Distance Learning is increasingly seen as an effective alternative means to acquire actionable skills and knowledge. The following is a list of 188 institutions, listed State–wise. Many more unapproved institutions, both in the public and private sector, also offer their programmes
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ANDHRA PRADESH
University/Institution	Category	Approval Upto	Website
Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur	State Government University	2012–13	www.nagarjunauniversity.ac.in
Andhra University, Visakhapatnam	State Government University	2012–13	www.andhrauniversity.info
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University, Hyderabad	State Open University	07/04/13	www.braou.ac.in
Dravidian University, Kuppam	State Government University	–	www.dravidianuniversity.ac.in
Gitam University, Visakhapatnam	Deemed University	2011–12 (CW–JC)	www.gitam.edu
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad	State Government University	–	www.jntu.ac.in
Kakatiya University, Warangal	State Government University	–	www.kuwarangal.com
Maulana Azad National Urdu University, Hyderabad	Central University	–	www.manuu.ac.in
NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad	State Government University	–	http://nalsar.ac.in
Osmania University, Hyderabad	State Government University	2011–12	www.oucde.ac.in
Potti Sreeramulu Telugu University, Hyderabad	State Government University	2013–14 (CW)	http://teluguuniversity.ac.in
Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha, Tirupati	Deemed University	2012–13	http://rsvidyapeetha.ac.in
Rayalseema University, Kurnool	State Government University	2012–13	www.rayalaseemauniversity.ac.in
Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Anantapur	State Government University	–	www.skuniversity.org
Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam, Tirupati	State Government University	2012–13	www.spmvv.ac.in
Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati	State Government University	–	www.svuniversity.in
University of English & Foreign Languages, Hyderabad	Institute of national importance	–	www.efluniversity.ac.in
University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad	Central University	–	www.uohyd.ernet.in

ARUNACHAL PRADESH
University/Institution	Category	Approval Upto	Website
Rajiv Gandhi University, Itanagar	Central University	–	www.rgu.ac.in

ASSAM
University/Institution	Category	Approval Upto	Website
Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh	State Government University	–	www.dibru.ac.in
Gauhati University, Gauhati	State Government University	2012–13	www.gauhati.ac.in
Krishna Kanta Handique State Open University, Guwahati	State Open University	7/4/13	www.kkhsou.org

BIHAR
University/Institution	Category	Approval Upto	Website
Babasaheb Bhim Rao Ambedkar Bihar University, Muzaffarpur	State Government University	–	www.brabu.net
Lalit Narayan Mithila University, Darbhanga	State Government University	–	http://lnmu.bih.nic.in
Magadh University, Bodh Gaya	State Government University	–	www.magadhuniversity.org
Nalanda Open University, Patna	State Open University	7/4/13	www.nalandaopenuniversity.com
Patna University, Patna	State Government University	2010–11	http://puonline.bih.nic.in

CHHATTISGARH
University/Institution	Category	Approval Upto	Website
Dr. CV Raman University, Bilaspur	Private State University	–	www.cvru.ac.in
MATS University, Raipur	Private State University	–	www.matsuniversity.ac.in
Pt. Sunderlal Sharma (Open) University, Bilaspur	State Open University	7/4/13	www.pssou.ac.in

DELHI
University/Institution	Category	Approval Upto	Website
AIMA, Delhi	Private Institution	2009–10	www.aima–ind.org
Delhi University, Delhi	Central University	–	http://sol.du.ac.in
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi	State Government University	–	http://dde–ipu.com
Indira Gandhi National Open University, Delhi	National Open University	2014–15	www.ignou.ac.in
Institute of Management and Development, Delhi	Private Institution	–	www.mba.ac.in
Institute of Rail Transport, New Delhi	State Government Institution	2013–14 (CW)	www.irt–india.com
Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi	Deemed University	–	www.jamiahamdard.edu
Jamia Milia Islamia, New Delhi	Central University	–	http://www.jmi.ac.in
Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan	Deemed University	2012–13	www.sanskrit.nic.in
TECNIA Institute of Technology, Delhi	Private Institution	2009–10	www.tiasindia.org

GUJARAT
University/Institution	Category	Approval Upto	Website
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University, Ahmedabad	State Open University	7/4/13	www.baou.org
Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India, Ahmedabad	Private Institution	–	www.ediindia.org
Gujarat Vidyapith, Ahmedabad	Deemed University	–	www.gujaratvidyapith.org
Sumandeep Vidyapeeth University, Vadodara	Deemed University	–	www.sumandeepuniversity.co.in

HARYANA
University/Institution	Category	Approval Upto	Website
Chaudhary Devilal University, Sirsa	State Government University	–	www.cdlucse.org
Guru Jambheshwar University, Hisar	State Government University	2011–12	www.gju.ernet.in
IILM Institute of Higher Education, Gurgaon	Private Institution	2009–10	www.iilm.edu
JK Business School, Gurgaon, Haryana	Private Institution	2009–10	www.jkbschool.org
Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra	State Government University	2012–13	www.kuk.ac.in
Maharishi Dayanand University, Rohtak	State Government University	–	www.mdudde.net
Maharshi Markandeshwar University, Amblala	Deemed University	2012–13	www.mmumullana.org
Manav Rachna International University	Deemed University	2012–13	www.mriu.edu.in

HIMACHAL PRADESH
University/Institution	Category	Approval Upto	Website
Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla	State Government University	–	http://hpuniv.nic.in

J&K
University/Institution	Category	Approval Upto	Website
University of Jammu, Jammu	State Government University	–	www.jammuuniversity.in
University of Kashmir, Srinagar	State Government University	–	www.kashmiruniversity.net

KARNATAKA
University/Institution	Category	Approval Upto	Website
Bangalore University, Bangalore	State Government University	–	www.bub.ernet.in
Bharatiya Vidya Foundation, Bangalore	Private Institution	–	NA
Gulbarga University, Gulbarga	State Government University	–	www.gulbargauniversity.kar.nic.in
Kannada University, Hampi	State Government University	–	www.kannadauniversity.org
Karnataka State Open University, Mysore	State Open University	7/4/13	www.ksoumysore.com
Karnataka University, Dharwad	State Government University	–	www.karnatakaeducation.net
Kuvempu University, Shimoga	State Government University	–	www.kuvempuuniversitydde.org
Mangalore University, Mangalore	State Government University	–	www.mangaloreuniversity.ac.in
Manipal University, Manipal	Deemed University	–	www.manipal.edu
National Law School of India University, Bangalore	State Government University	2012–13	www.nls.ac.in
Swamy Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhan Sansthan, Bangalore	Deemed University	–	www.vyasa.org
Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belgaum	Deemed University	–	www.vtu.ac.in

KERALA
University/Institution	Category	Approval Upto	Website
Kannur University, Kannur	State Government University	–	www.kannuruniversity.ac.in
Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam	State Government University	–	www.mguniversity.edu
University of Calicut, Kozhikode	State Government University	–	www.universityofcalicut.info
University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram	State Government University	–	www.keralauniversity.edu

MADHYA PRADESH
University/Institution	Category	Approval Upto	Website
Awadhes Pratap Singh University, Rewa	State Government University	–	www.apsurewa.nic.in
Barkatullah Vishwavidyalaya, Bhopal	State Government University	–	www.bubhopal.nic.in
Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, Indore	State Government University	–	www.dauniv.ac.in
Dr Harisingh Gour V V , Sagar	Central University	–	www.sagaruniversity.nic.in
Jiwaji University, Gwalior	State Government University	–	www.jiwaji.edu
M.G. Chitrakoot Gramodaya Vishwavidyalaya, Chitrakoot	State Government University	–	www.ruraluniversity–chitrakoot.org
Madhya Pradesh Bhoj Open University, Bhopal	State Open University	7/4/13	www.bhojvirtualuniversity.com
Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Vedic Vishwavidyalaya, Katni	State Government University	–	www.mmyvv.com
Rani Durgawati University, Jabalpur	State Government University	–	www.rdunijbpin.org

MAHARASHTRA
University/Institution	Category	Approval Upto	Website
Balaji Institute of Modern Management, Pune	Private Institution	2012–13	www.bimmpune.com
Bharati Vidyapeeth University, Pune	Deemed University	–	www.bharatividyapeeth.edu
Dr. D Y Patil University, Pune	Deemed University	2012–13
Indian Institute of Material Management, Navi Mumbai	Private Institution	2013–14 (CW)	www.iimm.org
Indira International Distance Education Academy, Indira Group of Institutes, Pune	Private Institution	2010–11	www.indiraidea.com
International Institute for Population Sciences, Mumbai	Deemed University	2013–14 (CW)	www.iipsindia.org
Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriya Hindi Vishwavidyalaya, Wardha	Central University	–	www.hindivishwa.org
MIT, Pune	Private Institution	–	www.mitpune.com
NMIMS University, Mumbai	Deemed University	2012–13	www.nmims.edu
North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon	State Government University	2012–13	www.nmu.ac.in
Padmashree Dr. DY Patil University, Navi Mumbai	Deemed University	2011–12	www.dypatiluniversity.org
PSB Educational Foundations, Pune	Private Institution	2009–10	www.psb–academy.edu
Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, Amravati	State Government University	2012–13	www.sgbau.ac.in
Shivaji University, Kolhapur	State Government University	–	www.unishivaji.ac.in
Shreemati Nathibai Daodar Thackersey (SNDT) Women’s University, Mumbai	State Government University	–	www.sndt.ac.in
Sinhgad Technical Education Society, Pune	Private Institution	–	www.sinhgad.edu
Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University, Nanded	State Government University	–	www.srtmun.ac.in
Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning, Pune	Private Institution	–	www.scdl.net
Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai	Deemed University	2013–14 (CW)	www.tiss.edu
Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth, Pune	Deemed University	2013–14 (CW)	www.tmv.edu.in
University of Mumbai, Mumbai	State Government University	2012–13	www.mu.ac.in
Welingkar Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai	Private Institution	2009–10	www.welingkar.org
Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University, Nashik	State Open University	7/4/13	www.ycmou.com

MEHGALAYA
University/Institution	Category	Approval Upto	Website
NEHU, Shillong	Central University	–	www.nehu.ac.in

MIZORAM
University/Institution	Category	Approval Upto	Website
ICFAI, Aizawl	Private Institution	–	www.iumizoram.edu.in

NAGALAND
University/Institution	Category	Approval Upto	Website
Global Open University, Wokha	Private State University	–	www.nagaland.net.in

ORISSA
University/Institution	Category	Approval Upto	Website
Asian School of Business Management, Bhubaneshwar	Private Institution	–	www.asbm.ac.in
Berhampur University, Berhampur	State Government University	–	www.bamu.nic.in
Fakir Mohan University, Balasore	State Government University	–	www.fmuniversity.nic.in
North Orissa University, Mayurbhanj	State Government University	–	www.nou.nic.in
Sambalpur University, Sambalpur	State Government University	–	www.sambalpuruniversitypgc.in
Utkal University, Bhubaneswar	State Government University	–	www.utkal–university.org

PONDICHERRY
University/Institution	Category	Approval Upto	Website
Pondicherry University, Pondicherry	Central University		www.pondiuni.edu.in

PUNJAB
University/Institution	Category	Approval Upto	Website
Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar	State Government University	–	www.gndu.ac.in
Lovely Professional University, Phagwara	Private State University	2012–13	www.lpu.in
Panjab University, Chandigarh	State Government University	–	www.puchd.ac.in
Punjab Technical University, Jalandhar	State Government University	2011–12	www.ptu.ac.in
Punjabi University, Patiala	State Government University	2012–13	www.punjabiuniversity.ac.in
Thapar Instt. of Engg. & Technology, Patiala	Deemed University	2011–12	www.thapar.edu

RAJASTHAN
University/Institution	Category	Approval Upto	Website
BITS, Pilani, Rajasthan	Deemed University	–	www.bits–pilani.ac.in
IASE Deemed University, Sardarshahr	Deemed University	–	www.iaseuniversity.org.in
Jagan Nath University, Jaipur	Private State University	2012–13	www.jagannathuniversity.org

RAJASTHAN
University/Institution	Category	Approval Upto	Website
Jain Vishva Bharati Institute, Ladnun	Deemed University	–	www.jvbi.ac.in
Jaipur National University, Jaipur	Private State University	2011–12	www.jnujaipur.ac.in
JRN Rajasthan Vidyapeeth, Udaipur	Deemed University	–	www.jnrvuniversity.com
NIMS University, Jaipur	Private State University	2011–12	www.nimsuniversity.org
Vardhman Mahaveer Open University, Kota	State Open University	7/4/13	www.vmou.ac.in

SIKKIM
University/Institution	Category	Approval Upto	Website
EIILM University, Jorethang	Private State University	2009–10	www.eiilmuniversity.ac.in
ICFAI University, Gangtok	Private University	–	www.iusikkim.edu.in
Sikkim Manipal University, Gangtok	Private State University	2012–13	www.smu.edu.in

TAMIL NADU
University/Institution	Category	Approval Upto	Website
Alagappa University, Karaikudi	State Government University	2012–13	www.alagappauniversity.ac.in
Annamalai University, Annamalainagar	State Government University	14/02/2012	http://annamalaiuniversity.ac.in
Bharath University, Chennai	Deemed University	–	www.bharathuniv.com
Bharathiar University, Coimbatore	State Government University	–	www.b–u.ac.in
Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirapalli	State Government University	–	www.bdu.ac.in
CII Institute of Logistics, Chennai	State Government Institution	2012–13	www.ciilogistics.com
Dakshina Bharat Hindi Prachar Sabha, Chennai	State Government Institution	–	www.dbhps–chennai.com
Dr. MGR University, Chennai	State Government University	–	www.tnmmu.ac.in
Gandhigram Rural University, Gandhigram	Deemed University	–	www.ruraluniv.ac.in
Karpagam University, Coimbatore	Deemed University	2011–12	www.karpagamuniversity.ac.in
Karunya University, Coimbatore	Deemed University	–	www.karunya.edu
Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai	State Government University	2012–13	www.mkuniversity.org
Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli	State Government University	–	www.msuniv.ac.in
Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research (Meenakshi University), Chennai	Deemed University	2013–14 (CW)
Mother Teresa Women’s University, Kodaikanal	State Government University	–	www.motherteresawomenuniv.ac.in
Periyar Maniammai University, Thanjavur	Deemed University	–	www.pmu.edu
Periyar University, Salem	State Government University	–	www.periyaruniversity.ac.in
PRIST University, Thanjavur	Deemed University	–	www.prist.ac.in
SASTRA University, Thanjavur	Deemed University	–	www.sastra.edu

TAMIL NADU
University/Institution	Category	Approval Upto	Website
Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi Viswamahavidyalaya, Kanchipuram	Deemed University	–	www.kanchiuniv.ac.in
Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai	Deemed University	–	www.srmc.edu
SRM University, Kanchipuram	Deemed University	–	www.srmuniv.ac.in
St. Peter’s University, Chennai	Deemed University	2011–12	www.stpetersuniversity.org
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore	State Government University	–	www.tnau.ac.in
Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University, Chennai	State Government University	–	–
Tamil Nadu Open University, Chennai	State Open University	7/4/13	www.tnou.ac.in
Tamil University, Thanjavur	State Government University	–	www.tamiluniversity.ac.in
University of Madras, Chennai	State Government University	–	www.unom.ac.in
Vinayaka Missions University, Salem	Deemed University	2013–14 (CW)	www.vinayakamission.com

TRIPURA
University/Institution	Category	Approval Upto	Website
ICFAI University, Agartala	Private Institution	2012–13	www.iutripura.edu.in
Tripura University, Agartala	Central University	–	www.tripurauniversity.in

UTTARAKHAND
University/Institution	Category	Approval Upto	Website
Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar	Private State University	2012–13	www.dsvv.org
Gurukul Kangri V V, Haridwar	Deemed University	–	www.gkvharidwar.org
ICFAI University, Dehradun	Private State University	–	www.iuuttarakhand.edu.in
University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun	Private State University	2011–12	www.upes.ac.in
Uttarakhand Open University, Nainital	State Open University	7/4/13	http://uou.ac.in

UTTAR PRADESH
University/Institution	Category	Approval Upto	Website
Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh	Central University	–	www.amu.ac.in
Allahabad Agricultural Institute , Allahabad	Deemed University	2011–12	www.aaidu.org
Amity University, Noida	Private State University	–	www.amity.edu
BLS Institute of Management, Ghaziabad	Private Institution	–	www.blsim.org

UTTAR PRADESH
University/Institution	Category	Approval Upto	Website
Dayalbagh Education Institute, Agra	Deemed University	2011–12	www.dei.ac.in
IMT Distance and Open Learning Institute, Ghaziabad	Private Institution	–	www.imtcdl.ac.in
Indian Institute of Carpet Technology, Bhadohi, UP	State Government Institution	2011–12	www.iict.ac.in
NIMT, Greater Noida	Private Institution	2009–10	–
Shobhit Institute of Engg. & Tech., Meerut	Deemed University	–	www.shobhituniversity.ac.in
Swami Vivekananda Subharti University, Meerut	Private State University	2011–12	www.subharti.org
U.P. Rajarshi Tandon Open University, Allahabad	State Open University	7/4/13	www.uprtou.org.in
University of Allahabad, Allahabad	Central University	–	www.alldunivpio.org
University of Lucknow, Lucknow	State Government University	–	www.lkouniv.ac.in

WEST BENGAL
University/Institution	Category	Approval Upto	Website
Jadavpur University, Kolkata	State Government University	2011–12	www.jadavpur.edu
Netaji Subhas Open University, Kolkata	State Open University	7/4/13	www.wbnsou.ac.in
Rabindra Bharati University, Kolkata	State Government University	–	www.rabindrabharatiuniversity.net
University of Burdwan, Burdwan	State Government University	–	www.buruniv.ac.in
University of Kalyani, Kalyani	State Government University	2011–12	www.klyuniv.ac.in
University of North Bengal, Darjeeling	State Government University	2012–13	www.nbu.ac.in
Vidyasagar University, Midnapore	State Government University	2012–13	www.vidyasagar.ac.in

Published on: August 05, 2011

17 Comments

dinesh kumar | Apr 15, 2013

i want to take admission in LPU(lovely prof.univty).is degree is valid in gov.sector job..

arun | Apr 13, 2013

In this time i am on job as a php developer and i want to do mba Is distance learning is a better option or not.... I want some help. http://www.atulyaeducation.in

Alhaji Mohamed Ansu Massaquoi | Apr 05, 2013

I want to pursue a course at the Indian Institute of Business Management Studies. Is the institute accredited by the Indian government and are the certificates issued by this institute valid both in India and Internationally?

subhajit datta | Mar 18, 2013

sir i pursuing bca through lateral entry in second year under punjab technical university.i have done my 1 year diploma in computer application from a state government institute.is my certificate will be valid?

joydeb routh | Mar 15, 2013

JRN Rajasthan Vidyapeeth, Udaipur upto which year its approval is valid.

sknayak | Jan 09, 2013

sir ,i want to know about institute of business,management and engineering (IBME)Delhi lajpat nagar is approved institute or not .pls reply

sanjukta Srichandan | Dec 06, 2012

Dear Sir, I would like to Know that Mahatma Gandhi University ,Meghalaya.Is it approve university or not ?.

sanjukta Srichandan | Dec 06, 2012

Dear Sir, I would like to Know that Mahatma Gandhi University ,Meghalaya.Is it approve university or not ?.

RAVI | May 29, 2012

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Amit | Apr 20, 2012

Hi all of you ICFAI uni. offering MBA & Sectoral MBA program Pls contact@ 8088107326

bhushan | Mar 09, 2012

thanks a lot .. really nice list of all the universities very helpful http://nimt.co

RAVINDRAN | Jan 11, 2012

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Gayathri ICFAI | Jan 03, 2012

Hi wish u happy new year, ICFAI University has started admissions for EX MBA,MBA,MCA,CFA,BBA,BCA,etc FOR Free counseling contact Gayathri 9731119461

vishal | Sep 10, 2011

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mohammed riyaz | Aug 18, 2011

indian institute of management & engineering banglore comes in distance education or not

subham | Aug 17, 2011

i want to take admission in smu MBA and nalanda open university M.A. degree in same year together. is it possible that i take two distance admission in same year please reply ?