Shivaji University, Directorate of Distance Education [SUDDE], Kolhapur: Courses, Fees, Placements

Distance Education is a generic term that includes a range of teaching-learning strategies variously described as home study, correspondence education, or independent study. It is a highly welcome step in the direction of taking education to the doors of those willing to acquire higher education but, being unable to do so owing to a lack of resources or paucity of time. In India Distance Education opportunities at the University level have increased enormously. Many new trends are putting great pressure on the conventional education system forcing many institutions to review and amend their existing policies and procedures. In light of which this Shivaji University, Kolhapur took the decision to establish its Centre for Distance Education.

Shivaji University, Directorate of Distance Education is one of the Top colleges in Kolhapur, Maharashtra. It's Affiliated with Shivaji University. Get Courses, Facilities, Placements, Recognitions & Accreditations details.

Distance Education is a generic term that includes a range of teaching-learning strategies variously described as home study, correspondence education or independent study.

It is a highly welcome step in the direction of taking education to the doors of those willing to acquire higher education but, being unable to do so owing to a lack of resources or paucity of time. In India Distance Education opportunities at the University level have increased enormously. Many new trends are putting great pressure on the conventional education system forcing many institutions to review and amend their existing policies and procedures. In light of which this Shivaji University, Kolhapur took the decision to establish its Centre for Distance Education.

The university comprises up to 279 affiliated colleges and recognized institutes. It manages and conducts various courses for students interested in distance learning. The courses offered by the Directorate of Distance Education (DDE) include B.A, B.Com, M.A, M.Com, MBA, and M.Sc in mathematics. The top courses offered through the Directorate of Distance Education are the MBA and EMBA courses. The applications for these courses can be accessed through the university’s online portal.

Shivaji University, Directorate of Distance Education at a Glance

Institute Name	Shivaji University, Directorate of Distance Education
Estd. Year	1962
Affiliated to	SUK, Kolhapur
Approved/Recognised by	UGC, DEB, MHRD
Type	Government
Accreditation	NAAC-A
Programs offered	UG/ PG
Director	Dr. A. B. Rajge
Address	New Building, Near Gate No. 6, Opposite SIBER, Vidyanagar, Kolhapur - 416004 Maharashtra, India

Scholarships

Shivaji University is the first-ever University to offer scholarships to the Postgraduate and Undergraduate students of its affiliated colleges. Every year it offers 500 scholarships of INR. 5,000 or INR. 10,000 each to its deserving students. Apart from all these scholarships, Shivaji University also helps the candidates in availing of the scholarships offered by the Central and State Governments.

Shivaji University offers its students the following scholarships:

Shivaji University Merit Scholarship Scheme (SUMS)

Dr. Appasaheb Pawar Merit Scholarship

Mission -

We are dedicated to promoting and fostering a culture of high-quality teaching and learning and to serving societal needs by encouraging, generating, and promoting excellence in research and extension activities.

Vision -

Shivaji University is committed to meeting the Educational, Social, Cultural & Economic needs of the region and the nation to create a just and Humane Society.