Commerce, B.A Pass, Mass Communication courses or even an M.Sc in Math
About the institution:
In India, the HP University was the first to start M.A programmes
in different disciplines along with M.Ed and M.Com. Over the years, its Directorate
of Correspondence Courses gradually absorbed the emerging philosophy of distance
education and adopted a multi-media approach to imparting instruction. In view of
this, the Directorate of Correspondence Course has been rechristened into the International
Centre for Distance Educational and Open Learning (ICDEOL).
Programmes on offer:
- B.A (Pass),
- B.Com (Pass),
- Bachelor in Computer Applications.
Fees structure:
- Undergraduate: Rs. 2000 per semester;
- Postgraduate Rs. 2400 per semester
Support systems/ facilities for students:
ICDEOL runs a helpline for students. Open and distance learning students
visiting Shimla for contact programmes (depending on the course) are generally provided
accommodation (subject to availability) in the university faculty house at rates
fixed by authorities. Local transport facilities like buses (private/state government),
trains and university buses are available at short intervals from Summer Hill to
the main town.
Total no. and list of study centers:
A career ICDEOL has an information-cum-guidance office in Noida. Besides,
they have programme-specific centers in Shimla, Dharamshala, Chandigarh, Amritsar,
Ludhiana etc.
(Please check the university website for a detailed list of programmes which are
offered at these centers) Enrollment: Admissions for various programmes begin between
June and July.
Approval from DEC: Yes.
Any other affiliation/ accreditation:
NA.
Student speaks: “This is
an excellent place to study in. The course content is very good and let you choose
from a variety of subjects according to your liking. The PCPs are very helpful and
here the resource persons are extremely supportive and knowledgeable. The communication
is timely and the course material is very comprehensive. After I am done with my
Undergraduate studies, I will take up MA in English. This place has helped me explore
and appreciate my desire to study further”, says Kiran Aggarwal, a BA Math student
in Delhi. (Compiled by Garima Upadhyay)
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
