Andhra University Distance Education Admission 2025: UG & PG Courses, Eligibility, & Fees

Andhra University Distance Education: Andhra University Centre for Distance & Online Education was established in 1972 and is one of the pioneering institutions in higher education in Andhra Pradesh. The University is accredited by the NAAC with an ‘A’ grade. The University offers various UG, PG, PG-Diploma, Diploma/Certificate, and Online Programs in Arts, Commerce, Education, Science, Management, and various other fields.

Key Highlights Andhra University Distance Education

• Type of University: Public University
• Offered Courses: According to the latest UGC-DEB Notification & University’s official website, the University of Andhra has 11 UG and 21 PG programs. The programs offered are B.A (History, Politics, Public Administration, Sociology), B.Com, B.Sc Distance Education (Chemistry, Mathematics, Botany, Zoology, Computers), and M.A (English, Hindi, Telugu, Economics, History, Political science), M.Sc (Psychology, Botany, Zoology, Organic Chemistry, Physics), MBA programs.  
• Recognition: Approved by UGC-DEB (Distance Education Bureau), ensuring credibility and validity of the programs offered.
• Rankings & ratings: NAAC A+ Accreditation, 25th out of 200 by NIRF in the universities category, and 41st out of 2781 in the overall category.  
• Admission Mode & Criteria: Online and Merit Based
• Admission Update 2025: Andhra University Distance learning admissions are currently not started for 2025. The session starts at the beginning of September tentatively. 
• Official Website: https://www.andhrauniversity.edu.in/ 

The article is very helpful for students regarding admission to distance learning at the University Of Andhra. The article’s envelope is going to uncover the following information-

• Update about University, New academic session January 2025 courses admission at the University of Andhra. 
• Details about the courses offered in distance education.
• Eligibility criteria for UG and PG courses.
• Admission process of University of Andhra DDE.

Andhra University Distance Education Admission 2025

The university offers admissions every year at two academic sessions January & July in various UGC-approved undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, PG Diploma and certificate programs. The university allows admission in arts, commerce, science, management, language, information technology, etc. streams. Available programs of Andhra University ODL are BA, BCom, BSC, BBA, MA, MCom, MSC, MBA, MCA, diploma & PG Diploma programs, etc.

The Andhra University yet not announced the admission dates for Distance learning programs for January 2025 Session. According to the information from the previous year, the application process will start from the 2nd week of January 2025 for a new academic session. The tentative last date for Andhra university distance education admission will be 31 March 2025*.

The admission will take place in both online and offline mode. Students can apply for admission in whichever mode they want. Admissions are completely merit-based. The application fee for Andhra University is INR 1000 for Indian students and US $15  for foreign students, which is non-refundable. Students can submit the application fee in both online and offline mode. 

The University offers various undergraduate programs like BBA, BCom, B. A (History, Politics, Public Administration, Sociology), B.Sc (Chemistry, Mathematics, Botany, Zoology, Computers). 

Also, Andhra University offers numerous PG courses for distance learning mode  like M.A. (English, Hindi, Telugu, Economics, History, Political science), M.Sc (Psychology, Botany, Zoology, Organic Chemistry, Physics), MCA and MBA programs. 

Eligibility Criteria for Andhra University Distance Education Courses

The detailed eligibility criteria for Andhra University Distance Education UG courses are mentioned below – 

• BA and B.com (Both English and Telugu medium) – intermediate or +2 or two years ITI or NIOS or Polytechnic Diploma or Veterinary or Agriculture Diploma or any other equivalent examination satisfying 10+2 years of study.

B.Sc ( English medium)

1. MPC, M.P.CS, M. Stat. CS   – 10+2 years of study :

1. 1. Intermediate or +2 or equivalent examination with M.P.C
   2. Polytechnic Diploma holders must submit the first-year mark list for proof of mathematics study along with a diploma certificate.
   3. Vocational students with Mathematics Bridge Course 

2. C.B.Z. – 10+2 years of study 

1. 1. 1. Intermediate or +2 or Equivalent examination with Bi. P.C
      2. Vocational with Bridge Course
      3. Veterinary and Agricultural Diplomas

Andhra University Distance Education PG Eligibility Criteria: 

The detailed eligibility criteria for Andhra University Distance Education PG courses are mentioned below – 

• MA (English,  Hindi, Telugu, Economics, History, Political Science), M.Com, M.Sc Psychology – any bachelor’s degree from a recognized University. 
• MA/M.Sc in Mathematics: BA/B.Sc in Mathematics as one of the subjects.
• M.Sc  (Botany, Zoology, Organic Chemistry, Physics): B.Sc ( Botany, Zoology, Organic Chemistry, Physics).
• MBA: Bachelor Degree minimum of 3 years and at least 50% aggregate (45% in case of reserved category)
• MCA: BCA/Bachelor Degree in Computer science, Engg or equivalent or passed BA/B.Sc/B.Com with Mathematics with 50% marks ( 45% in case of reserved category). 

Andhra University Distance Education Admission Process 2025: 

The admission process of Andhra University for both UG and PG courses is mentioned below – 

• Visit the official website https://www.andhrauniversity.edu.in/admissions/school-of-distance-education.html.
• Students have to register themselves by filling in an email and contact number.
• Students will receive login credentials. Fill in the login credentials to open the application form and fill in the details.
• Attach documents like Aadhar card, passport size photo, signature, etc.
• Submit the application form after paying the application fee,
• Download the PDF of the application form.