Directorate of Distance Education, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai

Unlike students enrolled in regular mode of education, distance learning students are detached from the interactive classroom ecosystem. To institute an element of teacher-student interaction into distance education, the Directorate of Distance Education (DDE) runs Personal Contact Programs in two different formats- online and seminar. The intent behind these contact classes is to encourage students to discuss and clarify their queries with subject experts.  

The Directorate of Distance Education (DDE) at Madurai Kamaraj University is endowed with a network of learner support centres. The learner support centres capacitate the directorate to disseminate distance education to faraway regions of Tamil Nadu. Also, the proficient staff at the centres efficiently address the issues faced by the students.

The directorate offers an easy spot admission facility to anyone who wants to enroll readily in distance programs. A candidate has to apply for admission by visiting the numerous academic centres and academic training centres of the directorate. Additionally, the directorate offers admissions in two separate batches, providing students with ample flexibility to plan their studies.

In order to nurture original thinking and deep understanding amongst the students, applied learning is crucial. Therefore, the Directorate of Distance Education (DDE) conducts a stipulated number of practical classes for each course. The directorate apprises students of the timings of the classes on its official website.

For students to incorporate critical thinking and investigative skills in themselves, the Directorate of Distance Education (DDE) provides ample research guidance via its trained and experienced academicians. Under their guidance, the students can undertake complex research work for the accomplishment of their professional goals.

The students enrolled in distance education face ordeals from time to time during the course of their study. To resolve these ordeals in a timely manner, the Directorate of Distance Education (DDE) offers continuous support services to its students. The students can readily contact the concerned authorities on the mentioned contact details.

The directorate offers opportunities to the candidates to continue their studies, which they left in between due to unavoidable reasons. The students are given a chance to continue their studies right from where they have left if they meet the eligibility criteria.