Madras University Distance Education (IDE UNOM) is a well-established distance learning department of the University of Madras located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Established in 1857, it offers a diverse range of courses with flexible learning options for students unable to attend regular classes.Overview of Madras University Distance
EducationIt has been providing distance education for over 25 years.Offers 71 distance learning programs in total, including:16 Undergraduate courses (e.g., BA, BCom, BSc, BBA, BCA)22 Postgraduate courses (e.g., MA, MCom, MSc, MBA, MCA)19 Diploma courses16 Certificate programsPrograms cover various specializations such as Accounting and Finance, Financial Management,
Management, Yoga, Labour Law, HRM, E-Commerce, Computer Applications, Indian Christianity, and more.Course duration varies from 6 months to 3 years depending on the program.Instruction is typically available in English and Tamil.Admission ProcessAdmissions are open for the academic session 2025-26 with the last date to apply online being 15 October 2025.The application fee is INR 224 for most UG/PG courses and INR 590 for MBA and MCA
programs.Admission is mostly merit-based except for MBA and MCA programs that require entrance exam scores.Eligibility criteria include:For UG courses: Completion of 10+2 from a recognized board or one-year diploma after 10th from Chennai State Technical Board.For PG courses: Bachelor’s degree with at least 50% marks from a recognized university.Key documents required include mark sheets (10th, 12th, and graduation as applicable), ID proof, passport photo, transfer and migration certificates, caste certificate if applicable, and entrance exam score (for MBA/MCA).Popular Courses and Duration
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