The Department of Distance Education, Punjabi University, Patiala, offers a variety of courses to cater to the educational needs of individuals who could not pursue traditional full-time, on-campus education due to various constraints. The programs are designed to provide flexibility to working professionals, homemakers and individuals unable to attend regular classes. The institute offers various undergraduate courses, postgraduate courses in languages, postgraduate courses, professional courses and postgraduate courses in social sciences.
The department has been at the forefront, committed to delivering education through the medium of distance learning. Candidates are advised to follow the course-wise eligibility criteria of Department of Distance Education, Punjabi University before applying for it.
Department of Distance Education, Punjabi University Course Duration, Eligibility Criteria
Courses | Duration | Eligibility Criteria |
3 years |
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3 years |
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3 years | Candidates who have passed class 12 exam conducted by the Punjab School Education Board or any other equivalent Board examination. | |
3 years |
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2 years | Candidates who have done Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in any discipline and have achieved a minimum of 50% marks. However, candidates will have to submit the proof of their teaching experience and current employment status to get admission. | |
1 year | Candidates who have passed Bachelor’s level exam in any faculty from any university with at least 35% marks. | |
2 years | Candidates must have passed a Bachelor's degree of 3 years duration (B.A. or equivalent) under 10+2+3 pattern from any recognized university. | |
2 years | Candidates must have passed a Bachelor's degree of 3 years duration (B.Sc. or equivalent) under 10+2+3 pattern from any recognized university. | |
2 years | Candidates must have passed a Bachelor's degree of 3 years duration (B.A. or equivalent) under 10+2+3 pattern from any recognized university. | |
1 year | Candidates must have passed in the Bachelor of Library and Information Science exam from a recognized university. |