Bharathidasan University Distance Education Admission 2025 | UG & PG Courses, Fee & Eligibility

Bharathidasan University Distance Education Admission 2025-26: For all undergraduate and postgraduate programs, including MBA and MCA programs. The last date to fill out an application form online was 29 September 2025*. The selection criteria at the university are based on previous qualifications or merit. Some of the most preferred courses opted for at the university are BCom Bank Management, BBA, MSc Information Technology, and MLISc. The minimum eligibility to get enrolled in a UG program is to have a higher secondary education, while those who want to get admission in a postgraduate program must hold a 3-year degree in any related field.

Candidates must visit the official website of Bharathidasan University Distance Education @oms.bdu.ac.in to get detailed admission information. Bharathidasan University offers 41 programs, including 20 undergraduate and 21 postgraduate programmes through distance education, Open Distance Learning mode (ODL), and 11 PG Diploma/Diploma/Certificate programs and three professional programmes in MBA and MCA.

 About Bharathidasan University 

The Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE) by Bharathidasan University was established in 1992 to serve students in all distance learning programs. It is a public university located in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. All major faculties provided at the university are recognized by the UGC-DEB. CDOE offers programs in advanced specializations such as Information Technology, Bank Management, Financial Management, Library & Information Science, etc. Additionally, the university also grants scholarships to SC/ST students who study through distance learning. All UG and PG courses are offered under a non-semester system, while special programs like MBA and MCA are conducted under a semester system. 

Benefits of Bharathidasan University Distance Education:

Bharathidasan University offers a distance learning program as advanced as its regular mode program,s making the education quality progressive. The university’s flexibility helps working professionals learn at their own pace and improve their careers. Given below are some of the benefits provided by the university: 

• Accreditation and Recognition: Bharathidaasan University has been awarded several accreditations and recognitions which include: All distance level programs are approved by the UGC-DEB. A+ grade has been awarded to the university under the NAAC (National Assessment and Accreditation Council). Among all the Indian Universities, Bharathidasan University has been ranked 41st under the NIRF. 
• Programs Offered: The university offers a variety of courses through its undergraduate and postgraduate level programs. These courses are offered in the fields of Science, Arts, Management, Humanities, and several more. Some of the popular courses offered are MBA, MA in Tamil, BSc in Computer Science, etc.
• Type of University: Bharathidasan University is a Public University.
• Accreditation: Recognized by UGC and approved by the Distance Education Bureau (DEB).
• Study Material: At Bharathidasan University, applicants can access study materials through various methods, such as e-books, live sessions, books, recorded lectures, videos, etc. Additionally, the study materials include project work and assignments that students need to do.
• Scholarship: Bharathidasan University offers scholarships to SC/ST students studying at the Distance Learning PCP Centre. Approval for this has been received from the Tamil Nadu State Government.

BDU CDOE Latest Updates

• Bharathidasan University has released the date sheet of MBA (4th Semester) MBA Academic Year 2024 3rd, 2nd Semester, MBA Calendar Year 2025 (3rd Semester). Students can check the official website. Source
• Bharathidasan University distance education project submission has started. The date of the project report evaluation and viva-voce will be announced by the Controller of Examinations, Bharathidasan University. Source

Bharathidasan University Distance Education Highlights

BDU CDOE Distance Education Admission Process 2025

Admission to any program offered through distance education at Bharathidasan University is done through online mode. All the fee payments such as registration, admission, tuition, or any other certificates etc at the BDU CDOE are to be made through online payment. The university offers both undergraduate and postgraduate programs for the academic year 2025-26. Bharathidasan University distance education admission last date was expected to be 29 September 2025*. At first, candidates have to fill out the application form and proceed further by paying an application fee for a particular program. INR 250 to 400 is the application fee charged by the university.

BDU CDOE Courses List

Bharathidasan University distance education offers multiple disciplines under the postgraduate and undergraduate programs. Candidates can take admission based on the marks obtained by them in their last qualifying examination. Students can choose to apply for streams like Banking Management, Tamil, Economics, Public Administration, Geography, Chemistry, Information Technology, Human Resource Management, and more. Applicants can complete UG courses in 3 years and PG programs in 2 years. Those who are looking forward to pursuing any program can choose courses like: 

Undergraduate Non-Semester Courses List

BDU CDOE UG Admission 2025

Bharathidasan University distance education provides various undergraduate courses such as BSc, BA, BBA, BCom, BLISc, and BCA. These courses cover a range of specializations, which include Banking Management, Tamil, Economics, Public Administration, Political Science, Zoology, Botany, etc. The duration of these undergraduate courses is 3 years and 6 semesters. However, the eligibility for the UG course is to pass the 10+2 exam with a minimum aggregate mark of 45%. 

The complete tuition fee for the various UG courses is INR 2500-9700. The online admission portal has started, and applicants can enroll until 29 September 2025*. BDU CDOE registration fee varies from INR 250 to 400. 

BDU CDOE BA Admission 2025

A Bachelor of Arts (BA) covers a variety of specializations like Economics, English, History, Political Science, Public Administration, Tamil, and Tamil Literature. It is a 3-year undergraduate program offered at Bharathidasan University through distance learning. Candidates seeking admission have to pass an MA degree in a related discipline or its equivalent.  

BDU CDOE PG Admission 2025

The admission to the postgraduate program at Bharathidasan University distance education requires a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a UGC-approved university. Candidates can choose to study courses like MCom, MSc, MLISc, MA, MBA, and MCA, covering several specializations. A broad range of specializations covered through these courses are Mathematics, Political Science, English, Geography, Chemistry, Information Technology, Human Resource Management, Finance Management, Botany, and Physics. 

The duration to complete PG programs at BDU CDOE is 2 years, along with 4 semesters. The online registration portal for all PG-level programmes has started, and eligible applicants could submit their applications till 29 September 2025*.

BDU CDOE MSc Computer Science Admission 2025

Master of Science (MSc) in Computer Science is a 2-year postgraduate program that helps students to learn about the relationship between humans, designers, developers, and computers. BDU CDOE course fee for MSc Computer Science ranges for INR 12800. Students can choose to study either in English or the Tamil language. 

Candidates with a B.Sc. in Computer Science or equivalent degree are eligible for admission. A minimum of 50% marks is required for admission.

Bharathidasan University Distance Education Eligibility Criteria

Enrollment to Bharathidasan University is based on the merit of the candidate for all distance learning programs. To get admission, it is suggested to read all the basic requirements like eligibility, duration, and mode of application of a particular course.The selection process for each course may vary depending on the specialization of the course. Some of the common eligibility points are listed below: 

• Admission to UG and PG programs is done on the marks obtained in an intermediate examination or in a bachelor’s degree, respectively. 
• Bharathidasan University distance education offers scholarships to candidates who belong to the SC/ST category. 
• Differently abled candidates are given 100% fee exemption in the category of tuition fees and special fees for all programs offered through the CDOE, on submission of certificates issued by the Differently Abled Welfare Department of the Government of Tamil Nadu.
• Bharathidasan University CDOE offers four programs (BA History, BA Tamil, MA History, and MA Tamil) for prison inmates in the state of Tamil Nadu, with full fee concession.

BDU CDOE Application Process

The opportunity to apply for a UG or PG academic program for the July session 2025-26 is ongoing online. Students are welcome to apply for their selected course by visiting Bharathidasan University’s official website. 

Here are the detailed instructions to follow for the admission process:

Step 1:  Students can get admitted by visiting Bharathidasan University’s official website 

Step 2:  You should make sure that you meet all the necessary admission requirements.

Step 3: Click on the “Register Now” button.

Step 4: You must provide your email ID and phone number to create an applicant ID.

Step 5: Use your newly created applicant ID and password to log in.

Step 6: Now complete all required documents as per the given application instructions.

Step 7: Students must upload all the documents correctly.

Step 8: Students must pay attention to the fact that incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Step 9: Pay the application fee using the available mode of payment. 

Step 10: Now, submit the application form. 

Step 11: Students are requested to take a printout of the form.

BDU CDOE Required Documents 

Following the completion of an application form, candidates are expected to submit various documents which include:

• A scanned photograph of an applicant.
• The applicant’s scanned signature. 
• The birth certificate of the candidate. 
• The candidate’s identity proof (such as PAN Card, Aadhar Card, Voter ID Card)
• A scanned certificate of the 10th-grade mark sheet
• A scanned certificate of the 12th-grade mark sheet
• A scanned certificate of the undergraduate mark sheet
• The migration certificate (if applicable)

Registration Fee in Bharathidasan University

Qualified students are invited to apply for the desired courses at Bharathidasan University, which offers distance learning programs. Those applying to the undergraduate-level program have to pay an application fee of INR 250. Students opting for admission to any postgraduate program have to make a payment of INR 400 along with an application form. Additionally, students who wish to enroll in MBA or MCA courses need to pay a registration fee of INR 550. 

Bharathidasan University Distance Education Fee Structure

Scholarship

Scholarships are available to SC/ST students enrolled in PCP centers, pending approval from the Tamil Nadu government. Bharathidasan University also offers a 10% tuition discount to postgraduate students who completed their undergraduate studies there.

Bharathidasan University Career Opportunities

Bharathidasan University began its placement program to guide students in finding the best career opportunities. BDU-CDOE also provides internships and jobs during the program so that students can gain job experience in different fields. The university offers placement to students across the country. Some of the popular companies that offer jobs in various fields are Wipro, TCS, Orchids, Tech Mahindra, and ISR Spaces. 

Candidates who get employed by any of these companies are offered a starting salary of INR 2.5 LPA to INR 7.8 LPA. 

BDU CDOE Student Login

Bharathidasan University distance education student login is an online portal that allows students to access various services related to their courses. To log in, students have to enter the unique applicant number and password, which are provided by the university. Once logged in, students can view their course materials, check their exam schedule, download assignments, and track their academic progress. Additionally, students can download the BDU CDE hall ticket by visiting the online portal. The portal also helps candidates stay updated with important announcements and notifications from the university. 

BDU CDOE Entrance Exam 

Applicants who want to take admission to any distance learning programs at the Bharathidasan University CDOE will be selected based on merit. Students should score a minimum passing mark in their earlier qualifying examination. The university does not accept or conduct any national or state-level entrance exam. Some of the popular courses offered to candidates are BCom, MCom, MSc, and MA in different specializations. The final selection of the candidates is based on the document verification for special courses like MBA and MCA.

BDU Distance Education ABC ID

Bharathidasan University has introduced several initiatives under the NEP (National Education Policy) 2020 guidelines. The 4-year multidisciplinary bachelor’s program will offer students bachelor’s degrees in research and internship. An ABC (Academic Bank of Credit) shall be introduced, which would store the credit scores and digital academic certificates of the students. The “Academic Bank of Credits” (ABC) is an educational digital platform of 12 unique digits created to facilitate students through a formal system of credit recognition, credit accumulation, credit transfers, and credit redemption. To create an ABC ID, applicants have to visit the official website of ABC ID or go to the digilocker website or app. The ABC ID stores credit score by the candidate in their academic years. The university has introduced the CBCS (Choice Based Credit System) method to offer semester-based examinations and students will be offered credit scores after the completion of the program. To generate the ABC ID, students shall follow the simple steps: 

Step 1: Go to the ABC official portal or to the digilocker portal. 

Step 2: If you are a new user, create a new account. 

Step 3: Fill out all the required fields to create a new account. 

Step 4: If you already have an account, “Sign In” to your account. 

Step 5: Once signed in, click on the Join Now button under the ABC ID tab. 

Step 6: Provide all your personal and academic information. 

Step 7: Now, click on the “Get Document” tab to create an ID. 

Step 8: Download or make a PDF of the created ID for future reference. 

FAQs:

Q1: What is the last date for Bharathidasan University distance education admission in 2025?

Ans: The Online registration procedure closed on 29 September 2025* for all programs. 

Q2: Is Bharathidasan University’s distance education valid? 

Ans: All programs offered at Bharathidasan University through distance education are UGC-DEB approved. 

Q3: What is the application fee for Bharathidasan University distance?

Ans: The application fee for all UG programs ranges from INR 250, while for PG programs, students have to pay INR 400. However, for special courses like MBA and MCA, one has to pay an application fee of INR 550. 

Q4: What is the duration of UG and PG courses at Bharathidasan University?

Ans: As per the guidelines set by the NEP (National Education Policy) 2020, undergraduate programs have been extended to 3 to 4 years, while PG programs will last for 1 or 2 years, depending on the UG course duration. 

Q: How many colleges are under Bharathidasan University?
Ans: Bharathidasan University has a long list of affiliated colleges, over 330 of which are listed on the university’s official website.

Bharathidasan University Distance Education Contact Number

• Address: Centre for Distance Education, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli – 620 024, Tamil Nadu, India
• Office No.: (+91) 431-2407054, +91 83001 84010, 83001 74591
• Examination Helpline: +91 83001 84050
• Email: cde@bdu.ac.in

Note: Above given dates are tentative and are subject to change. Visit the University’s official website for more information regarding admission.