Distance Education

Kurukshetra University Distance Education Admissions 2012-13

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Directorate of Distance Education, Kurukshetra University Kurukshetra, Haryana has announced notification for the admission into the following courses through distance mode for the academic year 2012 – 13. The University is offering various UG, PG, PG Diploma and Professional courses. Following are details of courses and application procedure.

Traditional Courses

1. B.Com. : Duration of courses is three years.
2. Master of Arts (Defense and Strategic Studies) :Duration of two years.
3. B.A. (General) : Duration of courses is three years.4. Master of Commerce : Duration of two years.
5. Master of Arts (Hindi, English, Sanskrit, Punjabi, Political Science, Philosophy, Public Administration, History and Economics) : Duration of two years.
6. M.Sc. (Mathematics and Geography) : Duration of two years.
7. Certificate Course (Urdu) : Duration of one Year.

Professional Courses:

1. Bachelor of Computer Applications : Duration of three years.
2. Diploma (Library and Information Science) : Duration of one year.
3. P.G. Diploma (Export Marketing Management) : Duration of one year.
4 Certificate Course (Computer Applications) : Duration of one year.
5. Bachelor of Information and Management : Duration of three years.
6. Bachelor of Library and Information Science : Duration of one year.
7. P.G. Diploma (Journalism and Mass Communication) : Duration of one year.
8. Master of Library and Information Science : Duration of one year.
9. P.G. Diploma (Environmental Education) : Duration of one year.
10. LL.M. : Duration of two years.
11. P.G. Diploma (Translation (Hindi / English) : Duration of one year.
12. Master of Arts (Mass Communication) : Duration of two years.
13. Master of Computer Applications : Duration of three years.
14. Master of Arts (Environmental Education) : Duration of two years.
15. M.B.A. (Hospitality Management) : Duration of three years.
16. Master of Arts (Education) : Duration of two years.
17. Master of Business Administration : Duration of three years.
18. M.Sc. Computer Science (Software) : Duration of two years.
19. P.G. Diploma (Computer Applications) : Duration of one year.
20. B.Ed. : Duration of two years.

Lateral Entry Courses:

1. Master of Computer Applications : Duration of three years.
2. M.A. Environmental Education : Duration of two years.
3. M.B.A. : Duration of three years.
4. M.A. Mass Communication : Duration of two years.
5. M.Sc. Computer Science (Software) : Duration of two years.
6. Master of Computer Applications : Duration of three years.
7. M.B.A. in Hospitality Management : Duration of three years.
8. Certificate Course (Fashion Designing) : Duration of one year.
9. Certificate in French : Duration of one year and two years.

Admission into M.B.A./ M.B.A. (Hospitality Management / M.C.A. Part-I will be through a Common Entrance Test to be held on 25th November, 2012. Admission form should be collected from the Manager (P and P), K. U., Kurukshetra – 136 119 at the University Press counter or by post. A fee of Rs. 450/- should be paid in the form Bank Draft in favour of the Registrar, Kurukshetra University payable at Kurukshetra.

Prospectus can also be collected from the Head / Authorized Post Offices in Haryana, Punjab, H.P., U.P., Uttranchal, Rajasthan and Delhi on payment of Rs. 425. Admission form along with Prospectus and other details are available at Website : www.kuk.ac.in. Candidates are require to pay an additional fee of Rs.400/- along with other dues. Last date for submission of Admission form is on 28th September, 2012 and for MBA / MBA (HM) / MCA Part-I, the last date is on 31st October, 2012.

Professional Courses in Distance Education

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The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) is entrusted with the responsibility of the regulation and proper maintenance of norms and standards in the technical education. “Technical education” is defined as programs of education, research and training in engineering, technology, architecture, town planning, management, pharmacy and applied arts and crafts and such other programs or areas as the Central Government may notify in the Official Gazette. “Technical institution” is defined as an institution, not being a University which offers courses or programs of technical education. AICTE, as a matter of policy, does not allow technical programs through ODL mode, except MBA and MCA. In respect of Technical Education through ODL, it is not clear as to who the regulator – AICTE or DEC is or both. Any institution, including Universities, offering MBA and MCA programs in distance education mode should have the approval of DEC.

Most popular distance learning courses:

ODL students seek value for money. Hence the popularity of courses is dependent on the market forces. Right now management education (MBA) is a clear winner including PG Diploma in Management. MCA is a distant second, but its popularity is on the wane. MA is preferred the least. Other professional courses such as BBA, BCA; degree programs such as BA, B.Com., B.Sc. and PG Program such as M.Sc. are popularly offered in distance mode. Demand for professional degrees through distance mode is on the rise. However the utility of such degrees has to be assessed by the students before deciding to pursue a course. Students should also scrutinize the curriculum and the courseware before deciding to join ODL program. A good number of employers openly advertise that they would not like to recruit students with ODL qualifications. Hence one has to be careful.

For those who are already employed and would like to pursue higher education for career progression, ODL is an attractive avenue. Pursuing higher education through ODL with the blessings of the Company may help them sponsorship for fees and also secure them career advancement. It is important for students to note that one should not pursue both UG and PG degrees in ODL mode. At least one of the degrees should be in regular mode.

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