Aayushi
07 March, 2024
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Punjab has always been a leader in education, with a long history of academic achievement that dates back to thousands of years. The state has produced numerous generations of academicians, poets, and thinkers through its distinguished educational institutions.
Punjab has always been committed to education, from the gurukuls of the past to the universities of today, changing with the times to fulfil the demands of a changing society.
Punjab’s constant dedication to education is evident in Punjabi University’s Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE), established in 1968. The University was launched to advance the Punjabi Language, culture, and legacy. Since then, it has raised its scope to include a variety of academic fields, meeting the needs of students from all over the nation.
Punjabi University has continuously led the way in offering excellent education in a varied array of subjects. Its distance learning programmes strive to meet the needs of learners who want flexibility in their education without sacrificing academic standards.
It stands out as the second institute in the country to adopt a non-formal mode of education and the first to introduce regional language as a medium of imparting education and conducting examinations.
The University’s CDOE provides a broad range of Undergraduate, Postgraduate, diploma, and certificate courses in numerous subject areas through its distance learning platforms.
Punjabi University’s distance learning programmes are recognised and approved by regulatory bodies such as NCTE, AICTE, UGC-DEB, BCI and NAAC Grade ‘A+’.
These recognitions are proof of the authenticity and quality of the education and courses provided by them.
| Programmes | Duration |
| Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) | 3 Years |
| Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) | 3 Years |
| Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) | 3 Years |
| Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) | 3 Years |
| Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) | 2 Years |
| Bachelor of Library and Information Science (B.Lib.) | 1 Year |
| Programmes | Duration |
| M.A. Punjabi | 2 years |
| M.A. English | 2 years |
| M.A. Hindi | 2 years |
| M.A. History | 2 years |
| M.A. Economics | 2 years |
| M.A. Political Science | 2 years |
| M.A. Religious Studies | 2 years |
| M.A. Sikh Studies | 2 years |
| M.A. Public Administration | 2 years |
| M.A. Education | 2 years |
| M.A. Journalism and Mass Communication | 2 years |
| Master of Commerce (M.Com.) | 2 years |
| M.Sc. Information Technology | 2 years |
| M.Sc. Information Technology (Lateral Entry) | 1 year |
| Master of Library and Information Science | 1 year |
| Master of Business Administration | 2 years |
| Programmes | Duration |
| Diploma in Library Science | 1 Year |
| Diploma in Divinity | 1 Year |
| Programmes | Duration |
| Advanced Graduate Diploma in Counselling For Substance Abuse Prevention & Treatment | 1 Year |
| Advanced Graduate Diploma in Criminology & Police Administration | 1 Year |
| Advanced Graduate Diploma in HIV/AIDS Counselling | 1 Year |
| Advanced Graduate Diploma in Journalism & Mass Communication | 1 Year |
| Advanced Graduate Diploma in Conflict Resolution | – |
| Advanced Graduate Diploma in Accounting and Taxation | 1 Year |
| Programmes | Duration |
| Certificate in Questioned Documents and Fingerprint Analysis | 6 Months |
| Certificate in Computer Applications | – |
| Programmes | Duration |
| Gyani | 1 Year |
| Punjabi Gyan | 6 Months |
| Punjabi Praveshika | 1 Year |
The courses available at CDOE are pretty affordable. You can refer to the table below for the fee structure of some of the courses:
| Subjects | Total fees for students registered with Punjabi University, Patiala | Total Fees for Other Students |
| MA English | INR 19,615/- | INR 23,710/- |
| MA Education | INR 51,135/- | INR 55,230/- |
| MA JMC | INR 23,035/- | INR 27,130/- |
| BA | INR 26,595/- | INR 33,105/- |
| B.Com | INR 27,295/- | INR 34,905/- |
| B.Lib. | INR 13,635/- | INR 15,315/- |
| MBA | INR 27,360/- | INR 28,060/- |
| Certificate course in Questioned Document & Fingerprint Analysis | INR 9,895/- | INR 11,575/- |
Further, you can check here: Fee Structure
Punjabi University takes pride in the experience and knowledge of its faculty – highly skilled professors with advanced degrees and a wealth of teaching and research expertise in their respective fields.
Faculty members’ depth of expertise and practical knowledge help enhance the education quality and learning of the students.
The University provides a robust Learning Management System to facilitate seamless interaction between students and faculty members. Their LMS are listed below:
They provide access to the National Digital Library of India (NDL), where all the e-learning resources are available for learning and understanding.
Concerning the hurdles that students face, Punjabi University’s online education provides them with extensive support services. The University makes sure to resolve any query or difficulty faced by students on priority.
Email ID for Student Grievances: [email protected]
In conclusion, Punjabi University’s Centre for Distance and Online Education provides a wide range of courses approved by prestigious organisations. A robust learning management system with abundant student support resources ensures sterling education for students.
Yes, CDOE PU is recognised by UGC.
Students who want to apply for the scholarship can apply through www.scholarship.punjab.gov.in. Further, you can check the required document list on www.pbidde.org.
Yes, you can apply for multiple programs, but it should be one major programme and one minor programme.
Admissions for the CDOE Punjabi University start in January/ February.
Examinations are conducted at the branch. You can check the dates here: Date Sheet
