Department of Distance Education, Punjabi University, Patiala Course Admission 2024 - Fees, Date, Cutoff & Eligibility

The Department of Distance Education, Punjabi University, Patiala, offers admission opportunities for individuals seeking to pursue education through flexible and distance learning modes. The admission process is designed to facilitate access to education for a diverse range of learners. A detailed admission process is given below. 

• Checking the eligibility criteria: Candidates interested in enrolling in various courses offered by the institution must check the eligibility criteria before applying for admission. 

• Filling the application form: Application form of the Department of Distance Education, Punjabi University, Patiala can be filled in online as well as offline mode. Candidates need to fill out the application form accurately by providing personal details, education qualifications and any other information required. 

• Attaching/ Uploading documents: Along with the application form, candidates are required to submit necessary documents such as academic certificate, marksheets, proof of age, photographs and other documents in the specified format. Some courses such as B.Ed, require candidates to submit relevant work experience. In such cases, candidates need to submit proof of their work experience along with their application. 

• Payment of application fee: In the next step, candidates need to pay an application fee. For candidates opting for online admission, an application fee of Rs 200 is required along with the designated course fee. However, students who have acquired the prospectus from the department for Rs 200 and choose the offline admission mode, will need to submit an application fee of Rs 300 in addition to the prescribed course fee. 

• Selection: Admission to the Department of Distance Education, Punjabi University is offered directly but to some courses is offered on the basis of merit. 

• Fee payment: Once admitted, candidates are required to pay the course fees within the stipulated time. The candidates need to provide the complete tuition fee, examination fee and other applicable charges. In the event that a candidate fails to remit the entire fee, a discrepancy fee of Rs 270 will be levied.