Dravidian University

Andhra Pradesh’s Chittoor

Approved By: UGC Type: Public

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Dravidian University Overview

Dravidian University has received NAAC accreditation with a B grade and is recognised by the UGC. It is a public university that was founded in 1997.This institution, which was established jointly for the development of Dravidian languages, has provided a chance to individuals who are unable to pursue higher education through traditional means.

Dravidian University’s Directorate of Remote Education was created in 2008 in Andhra Pradesh’s Chittoor District to provide superior remote education. Dravidian University, DDE (Directorate of Distance Education) provides graduate and postgraduate courses in the faculties of arts, commerce, science, and management. The institution has 30 academic departments and four centres.

DDE provides undergraduate courses such as B.A., BBA, B.Com., B.Lib., BCA, and B.Sc., as well as graduate programmes such as M.Com., M.A., MBA, MCA, M.Sc., M. Lib, and PG Diploma. Admission to all of these programmes is based on the students’ achievement in the qualifying examinations.

Dravidian University Program and Specialization

Dravidian University has seven departments that offer courses in a variety of specialisations: the School of Education and Human Resource Development, the School of Commerce and Management, the School of Information Science and Technology, the School of Comparative Literature and Translation Studies, the School of Human and Social Sciences, the School of Nature Science, and the School of Herbal Studies.

Bachelor of Arts
Political Science	Economics
History	Telugu
Sanskrit	Philosophy
Linguistics
B.Sc.
Mathematics	Biotechnology
Statistics	Botany
Computer Science	Microbiology
Zoology	Chemistry
B.S.W.
Psychology	Sociology
Social Work
Master of Arts
English	Philosophy
Education	Telugu
Kannada	Tamil
History	Linguistics
Rural Development	Folklore & Tribal Studies
Tourism Management	Malayalam
Performing Arts
M.Sc.
Mathematics	Biotechnology
Statistics	Botany
Computer Science	Microbiology
Zoology	Chemistry
Environmental Management	Physics
Herbal Science
Diploma
Computer Applications	Translation
Malayalam	Tamil
Yoga	Tulu
PG Diploma
Tourism	Data Science
Folkloristic	Translation
Epigraphy
Certification
Academic writing in English	Tamil
Ms-Office	Tulu
Academic Writing	Communicative English
M.Phil.
Library & Information Science	Philosophy
Linguistics	Comparative Dravidian Literature
Education	Chemistry
Telugu	Business Management
Physical Education	Computer Science
Kannada	History
English	Tamil
P.hD.
Comparative Dravidian Literature	Linguistics
Business Management	Telugu
Kannada	English
Education	Philosophy
Tamil	Computer Science
Library and Information	History
Tulu	Biotechnology
Chemistry	Physical Education
BBA / MBA
B.Com. / M.Com.
MSW / B.Ed.
M.Lib.I.Sc.

Directorate of Distance Education, offers the following courses at the UG and PG level:

Bachelor of Arts
English/Economics/Public Administration	Economics/History/Sociology
Mathematics/ Economics/ Statistics	Telugu/History/Sociology
History/Political Science/Sociology	Economics/Public Administration/Political Science
Telugu/Political Science/ Public Administration	Public Administration/Political Science/History
Economics/History/Political Science	Telugu/Economics/ Political Science
English/History/Political Science	Economics/Political Science/ Sociology
English/Political Science/Public Administration	Public Administration/Political Science/ Sociology
Economics/Public Administration/ Sociology	Telugu/History/Political Science
English/Economics/Political Science
B.Sc.
Maths/Statistics/Computer Science	Maths/Physics/Chemistry
Botany/Zoology/Chemistry	Maths/Physics/Computer Science
M.A.
Political Science	Hindi
Telugu	Public Administration
Sociology	Kannada
Social Work	Economics
English	History
M.Sc.
Maths	Chemistry
Psychology	Zoology
Physics	Botany
MBA
Marketing Management	HRM
Financial Management
PG Diploma
Business Administration	Computer Application
B.Com, BBM, BCA, B.Lib.
MCA / M.Com. / MBA/ M.Lib.I.Sc.

Admission Procedure Of Dravidian University

Candidates can apply online or offline for admission to UG/PG/Diploma/Certificate programmes offered by Dravidian University.

If the student desires to apply for admission online, please visit the university’s official website and fill out all needed information in the application form.
If an applicant chooses to apply for admission offline, the form can be downloaded for university’s official website and send it to the university’s address by post. Candidates in their last years of UG degrees may also apply.

Admission to various DDE courses is dependent on the grades achieved in the most recent qualifying test. There will be no separate entrance exams for the various undergraduate, postgraduate, or PG degrees. Admission to all courses is accessible to all Indian nationals. Aspirants working with private, central, or state government institution may also apply for DDE courses.

Steps to Apply online:

Login to the official website’s using the OTP sent on your provided mobile number.
Click on “Student Registration”, Select the entry type, and fill out the form by entering all the required information.
Pay the application fee in order to complete the application process.

Steps to Apply offline:

Download the application form from the DDE’s official website or the application form and prospectus can also be obtained through the DDE Dravidian University office or one of the DDE Study Centres.
Application fee can be paid by DD, addressing to the Director, DDE, Dravidian University.
Application form along with the required documents can be send by post to the DDE, Dravidian University Official address.

Dravidian University Fee Structure

Course (Regular)	Fees (for 1^st year)
BA	₹4,000
BBA	₹5,600
B.Sc.	₹6,200
M.A	₹7,500
M.Sc.	₹29,500
MBA	₹4,500
B.Ed.	₹2,900
Course (Distance)	Fees (Total fees)
BA / B.Sc.	₹ 4,600
BBA	₹ 4,400
BCA	₹ 8,250
MA	₹ 2,500
M.Sc.	₹ 3,300
MBA	₹ 11,700

Admission Important Dates 2023

Admission Begins 1^st January, 2023

Deadline for Admission (with late fees) 24^th March – 11^th April, 2023

Eligibility Criteria Of Dravidian University

Courses (Regular)	Eligibility
BBA/ B.Sc./ BA	10+2 or similar from an acknowledged board in relevant field. Selection would be merit-based.
MA/ M.Sc.	Graduation degree from an acknowledged university in relevant field and DUCET
MBA	Graduation degree from an acknowledged university and APICET
B.Ed.	Graduation degree from an acknowledged university with 50% Marks and AP EDCET
Courses (Distance Education)	Eligibility
BA / B.Sc. /B.Com./ BBM / B.Lib. / BCA	10+2 or similar from an acknowledged board in relevant field. Selection would be merit-based.
MA / M.Sc. / M.Com. / M.Lib.I.Sc.	Graduation degree from an acknowledged university in relevant field and Selection would be merit-based.
MBA	Graduation degree from an acknowledged university with 50% marks and APICET

DUCET (Dravidian University Common Entrance Test) is an annual national level entrance test for admission to Dravidian University for a variety of postgraduate programmes including MA, M.Sc., M.Lib.I.Sc, M.COM, MSW, and others.

Review & Ranking Of Dravidian University

Dravidian University is a well-known university in Andhra Pradesh with a good reputation for providing quality education.
The University Grants Commission [UGC] and Distance Education Bureau [DEB], have acknowledged the Dravidian University, Directorate of Distance Education.
In the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) published by the Ministry of Human Resources and Development, Dravidian University falls into the Rank Band of 151-200 among Indian universities.
It has received a rating of 7.6/10 in a student’s survey.
Students at V Dravidian University are satisfied with their academics, lecturers, infrastructure, and facilities.

Dravidian University FAQS

Q1. Can I reapply if I drop out of Dravidian University DDE’s course in the middle?

Ans. Candidates who ceased or defaulted on tuition fee payment during the academic year may apply for re-admission by submitting an application in the required proforma. A fee of INR 500 is required for registration and re-admission.

Q2. Does Dravidian University provide scholarship?

Ans. Dravidian University offers several scholarships that includes Fellowship for Junior Researchers

National Fellowship Rajiv Gandhi, Meritorious Fellowship in Science, Fellowships in Telugu Wordnet and ILCI. In addition, the Dravidian University awards scholarships to students who finish first, second, or third in the university’s Ph. D. Entrance Exam (full time). The top-scoring students receive a scholarship of 1200 rupees for a three-year period.

Q3. How can I update the address for communication at Dravidian University DDE once the application form has been submitted?

Ans. All correspondence will be sent to the student’s address listed on the application form. If your address changes, please notify the Director, DDE, Dravidian University, Kuppam as soon as possible.

Q4. What is the admissions process for B.Ed. at Dravidian University?

Ans. Dravidian University admits students to the B.Ed. programme through the AP EDCET. Sri Venkateshwara University conducts a state-level entrance test to admit applicants to the B.Ed. programme.

Q5. Where can I get study materials for Dravidian University DDE courses?

Ans. Course materials for all UG and PG courses will be provided to the Study Centre in both Telugu and English. Students must obtain them from their individual Study centres after paying the entire cost specified in the prospectus for each course