Bharthidasan University Distance Education 2025-26

Bharathidasan University CDOE Eligibility Criteria 2025

Before applying, students should read the eligibility rules for all the courses carefully.

For UG Programs:

• Students must have passed 12th class (10+2) or any similar exam from a recognised board.

• For BCom and BBA, students must have studied Commerce and Accountancy in 12th.

• For BCA and some BSc courses, students must have studied Maths in 12th.

• For B.L.I.Sc., students must have any graduation degree from a recognised university.

For PG Programs:

• Students must have a graduation degree or something equal from a recognised university.

• For MA and MSc, the student’s degree should be in the same or similar subject.

• For MCom, students must have a degree in Commerce, BBA, or a related subject.

• For M.Lib.I.Sc., students must have passed B.Lib.I.Sc.

• Some PG courses may need a university entrance exam like BDUAT.

For Diploma Courses:

• For most diploma courses, students must have passed 12th class or be a graduate, depending on the course.

• Different diploma courses have different rules.

• For PG Diploma courses, students must have any graduation degree.

Bharathidasan University Distance Education Courses 2025-26

Bharathidasan University Distance Education (BDU CDE) is offering courses for the 2025-26 session for students who have completed Class 12 or a bachelor’s degree. The university provides programs in arts, science, commerce, management, computer applications, and library science. These courses are taught through distance learning, which allows students to study from home while maintaining good academic standards.

Some programs like B.A. English or B.Com. require students to have passed Class 12. Courses like B.Sc. Mathematics or BCA need Class 12 with mathematics as a subject. For PG courses like M.A. English or M.Com., students need a relevant bachelor’s degree.

Course Name	Duration
B.A. (Tamil, English, Economics, etc.)	3 Years
B.Com., B.B.A., B.C.A.	3 Years
B.Sc. (Maths, Physics, Botany, etc.)	3 Years
B.Lib.I.Sc.	1 Year
M.A. (English, Tamil, Political Science, etc.)	2 Years
M.Com., MBA	2 Years
M.Sc. (Maths, Chemistry, IT, etc.)	2 Years
M.Lib.I.Sc.	1 Year
M.C.A.	2 Years

BDU Distance Education UG Admission 2025

The UG admission at BDU CDE is now open. The university offers 20 undergraduate courses in fields like arts, science, commerce, computer applications, and library science. Most UG programs are 3 years, except B.Lib.I.Sc., which is 1 year.

Eligibility: Students must have completed 12th class. Those waiting for their results can also apply.

Fee: UG programs cost between ₹7,800 and ₹30,000, depending on the course. Applications can be submitted online or offline. The last date to apply is 15 October 2025.

BDU Distance Education PG Admission 2025

The PG admission form is available on the official BDU website. The university offers 21 PG courses including MA, MCom, MSc, MLIBSc, MCA, and MBA through its Centre for Distance and Online Education. Most PG programs last 2 years, except M.Lib.I.Sc., which is 1 year.

Eligibility: Students need a relevant bachelor’s degree. For example:

• M.A. English → B.A. English or UG with English as a subject

• M.Sc. Mathematics → B.Sc. in Mathematics

Fee: PG programs cost around ₹9,000 to ₹45,000, depending on the course. The application fee is ₹400 for most PG courses and ₹550 for MBA and MCA programs.

BDU Distance Education Admission Process 2025

Step 1: Choose How to Apply

• Students can take a printed application form from a PCP centre or fill it online.

• Visit the official portal: www.bdu.ac.in/cde

Step 2: Fill the Application Form

• Option 1: Fill the printed form and submit it at a PCP centre with documents.

• Option 2: Fill the form online, print it, and send it by post or submit at PCP/LSC centre.

• Option 3: Fill and submit completely online from PCP/LSC.

Step 3: Submit Documents
Include mark sheets, certificates, ID proof, and photographs as required.

Step 4: Send the Form
If not submitted online, send it by post/courier to:
The Director, CDOE, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli – 620024

Step 5: Certificate Verification
All students must appear in person at a PCP/LSC centre or CDOE office for verification of original documents.

Step 6: Confirm Admission
Admission is confirmed only after document verification, eligibility check, and payment of course fee.

BDU Distance Education Fee Structure 2025

UG Courses

Program	Total Fee (INR)
B.Sc. Chemistry	29,300
B.Sc. Physics	29,300
B.Sc. Botany	29,300
B.Sc. Zoology	29,300
B.Sc. Computer Science	30,300
B.Sc. Information Technology	27,000
B.Sc. Mathematics	9,000
B.Sc. Geography	22,900
B.C.A.	24,300
B.Com.	10,200
B.Com. (Bank Management)	10,800
B.A. Economics	9,000
B.A. English	9,000
B.A. History	9,000
B.A. Political Science	10,800
B.A. Public Administration	10,800
B.A. Tamil	9,000
B.A. Tamil Literature (B.Lit.)	9,000
B.B.A.	9,000
B.Lib.I.Sc. (1 Year)	5,600

PG Courses

Documents Needed for Admission

• Passport-size photo (in JPG format)

• 12th pass certificate (for UG)

• UG degree (for PG)

• Community certificate (if needed, PDF format)

• Disability certificate (if needed, PDF format)

• Photo ID (Aadhaar, PAN, Voter ID, etc.)

• ABC ID and DEB ID (required for UG, PG, MBA, MCA

Bharathidasan University Career Chances 2025

Bharathidasan University helps students get good jobs. The university has a placement program to guide students in choosing a career. BDU-CDOE also gives internships and job training during the course. This helps students get work experience in different areas. Students from all over India can get placements. Some big companies that give jobs are Wipro, TCS, Orchids, Tech Mahindra, and ISR Spaces.

Students who get jobs in these companies get starting salary between ₹2.5 lakh to ₹7.8 lakh per year.

FAQ

What is Bharathidasan University Distance Education (BDU CDE)?

BDU CDE is the distance and online education centre of Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli. It offers UG, PG, and diploma courses for students who cannot attend regular college.

When was BDU CDE started?

The Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE) of BDU was started in 1992.

Which courses are offered at BDU CDE?

BDU CDE offers UG courses like BA, BCom, BSc, BBA, BCA, BLIS and PG courses like MA, MCom, MSc, MBA, MCA, MLIS.

How long are the courses?

• UG courses: 3 years (except B.Lib.I.Sc – 1 year)

• PG courses: 2 years (except M.Lib.I.Sc – 1 year)