Open Universities in India

Open Universities in India provide the facility of distance education to people who are unable to pursue regular courses. Distance education is provided on Academic, Technical and Professional subjects.
These universities offer undergraduate, post graduate and doctoral programme. They also offer diploma and certificate level courses.

Distance Education Council
The open universities in India are regulated by the Distance Education Council of India (DEC). It is an organization based in New Delhi which maintains the standards, encourages and organizes the activities of Open and Distance learning in India(ODL).
t also arranged for funds to run these universities. The assessment and accreditation of these universities is also done by the DEC. facilitating and promoting distance education is the ultimate goal of the DEC.

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List of Open Universities in India

There are 14 Open Universities in India at present. They have educational centers in various states of India.

Please find links below to know more about each Open University in India-

Indira Gandhi National Open University Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University Karnataka State Open University Nalanda Open University Netaji Subhas Open University Kota Open University Vardhman mahaveer open university U.p. Rajarshi tandon open university

Madhya Pradesh Bhoj Open University Tamil Nadu Open University Yashwant Rao Chavan Open University Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University, Ahmedabad Pt. Sunderlal Sharma OpenUniversity, Chhattisgarh Uttaranchal open university K. K. Handique state university

Delhi University (DU)

Delhi University is a leading and premier university which is famous for its high standard of education, quality faculties and state of the art research facilities. Delhi University has a nationwide reputation that attracts a large number of students and scholars from all corners of the country.
About Delhi University

The Delhi University came into being as a result of an act past by the then Central Legislative Assembly in 1922. When the university had first commenced its operations it had started out with a modest 3 colleges operating under its management. The three colleges, St. Stephens College, Hindu College and Ramjas College, together comprised of around 750 students and two faculty sections related to the arts and science departments. Courses at Delhi University

Delhi University offers programs and courses in the following fields:
* Arts
* Ayurvedic & Unani Medicine
* Commerce & Business Studies
* Education
* Law
* Management Studies
* Mathematical Sciences
* Medical Sciences
* Music & Fine Arts Science
* Social Sciences
* Technology and Undergraduate courses
Arts Courses at Delhi University

Some of the courses offered by the arts department in Delhi University are:
* Linguistics
* Germanic & Romance Studies
* Urdu
* English

Education and Mathematical Sciences at Delhi University
Some of the leading programs offered by the education department at Delhi University are B.Ed, B.El.Ed, M.Ed., M.Phil., Ph.D. Delhi University is also home to the Faculty of Mathematical Sciences which offers departments like computer science, operations research, mathematics and statistics.

Law Courses at Delhi University
The faculty of law at Delhi University has been recognized as one of the leading law departments in the world.Law

students passed out of Delhi University have gone ahead to become some of the leading lawyers judges and legal academics of the country.Students graduating from the law department of the university have entered into a large number of fields such as civil service, politics, sports, journalism and publishing. The department of law at Delhi University offers the following programs:

* Master of Legislative Laws (L.L.M.) 2years/3years
* Master of Civil Law (M.C.L.)
* Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
* Doctor of Civil Laws (D.C.L.)

Medical Sciences at Delhi University
Delhi University has a very well known and recognized medical science faculty that houses departments such as:

* Anaesthesiology & Critical Care
* Anatomy
* Community Medicine
* Dermatology and STD
* Forensic Medicine
* Medical Biochemistry
* Medical Microbiology
* Medicine
* Obstetrics and Gyanaecology
* Opthamology
* Orthopaedics
* ENT
* Paediatrics
* Pathology
* Pharmacology
* Physiology
* Psychiatry
* Radiology
* Surgery
* TB and Respiratory Diseases

Science Course at Delhi University

The science faculty at Delhi University had departments that offer programs in physics and astrophysics, chemistry, botany, zoology, nursing, anthropology, home science, pharmacy, agro-chemical and pest management and geology.

Social Science Courses at Delhi University
The Social Science department at Delhi University offers courses in adult and continuing education, African studies, Chinese and Japanese studies, history, economics, geography, political science social work and sociology.

Technology Courses at DU
The technical department of Delhi University offers undergraduate and post graduate courses in various branches of Engineering through the Delhi College of Engineering and the Netaji Subhash Institute of Technology.
Delhi University is one of the leading universities of the country and offers a large platform for students to develop a bright future for themselves by choosing the right field and course.
Delhi University Undergraduate Courses Faculty

The University does not have a separate faculty for Undergraduate Studies. Most undergraduate courses are taught in colleges while some courses like Language Diplomas, Certificate courses, etc are taught in the respective departments.

Delhi University Admissions
The below mentioned link will lead you to the details of undergraduate courses, postgraduate courses and other diploma courses at Delhi University. This link will also lead you to the results that Delhi University had declared of various courses.
http://www.du.ac.in/admissions.html

Delhi University Colleges

The colleges under Delhi University can be divided into various zones-

• Delhi University East Campus Colleges
• Delhi University West Campus Colleges
• Delhi University North Campus Colleges
• Delhi University South Campus Colleges
• Delhi University Central Campus Colleges
• Delhi University Dhaula Kuan Colleges

Indian Institutes Of Management (IIM)

Among the prestigious educational institutes of India that have captured the imagination of students and scholars alike, Indian Institutes of Management or IIMs, as they are known, are prominent. With its practical approach, modern facilities and well-qualified experienced faculties, an IIM can provide quality management education in India that can be compared with the best business schools of the world.

Establishment of IIMs in India:

* In1961, IIM Ahmedabad (IIMA) was started as an autonomous institute in collaboration with the State and central government.
* IIM Bangalore was started in 1973 to cater to the rising demand for managing the technical uprising in the country.
* In November 1961, in association with Alfred P. Sloan School of Management (MIT), the Ford Institute and the government of West Bengal; IIM Calcutta (IIMC) was set up.
* Indian institute of Management, Indore (IIMI) was established a decade ago.
* The fifth Indian Institute of Management was established in Kozhikode (IIMK) under the guidance laid down by the government of India and the state government of Kerela.
* IIM, Lucknow (IIML) was started on a modest footing back in 1981.

IIM Admissions

However, getting into an IIM is not easy as Common Admission Test or CAT, through which admission to IIIMs is primarily done, is not an easy nut to crack. Moreover, scoring high in the CAT is also not enough to get a seat in an IIM; one also needs to perform well in the group discussions and personal interview.

IIMs in India

* IIM Ahmedabad
* IIM Bangalore
* IIM Calcutta
* IIM Indore
* IIM Kozhikode
* IIM Lucknow

Upcoming IIMs
Plans for seven new campuses of IIM are being drawn up. The locations for the new campuses are :

1. Chhattisgarh
2. Haryana
3. Jharkhand
4. Uttarakhand
5. Jammu and Kashmir
6. Rajiv Gandhi Indian Institute of Management, Shillong
7. Tamil Nadu

Studying at one of the IIMs in India is a dream that can come true through hard work and effort. Financial assistance is provided in most of the institutes. The placement and packages offered are generally regarded best among the business schools of the country.

Find below the Links for other IIM institutes in India:

*IIM-Ahmedabad
* IIM-Bangalore
*IIM-Calcutta
* IIM Average Salary
* IIM-Indore
* IIM-Kozhikode
* IIM-Lucknow
* Rajiv Gandhi Indian Institute of Management Shillong

IP University Admissions

dmission to various courses offered by the university takes place during different parts of the year. It is important to note here that students can refer to the under mentioned link in order to get more information on the admission process.
http://ipu.ac.in/adm08-09/adm08-09main.htm
Results of the Common Entrance Test for various courses are declared between mid-May and mid-June. For more information on results the following link can be useful.

http://ggsipuresults.nic.in/ipresults.htm

Colleges under Indraprastha University

Ambedkar Institute Of Technology
Amity School of Engg. & Technology
Bharti Vidyapeeth's College of Engineering
Centre for Development and Advanced Computing (Engg. Prog.)
Guru Premsukh Memorial College of Engineering
Guru Tegh Bahadur Institute of Technology
HMR Institute of Technology and Management
Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Technology
Maharaja Surajmal Institute of Technology
National Power Training Institute
Northern India Engineering College
Sushant School of Art & Architecture
TVB School of Habitat Studies
Vastu Kala Academy
Apeejay School of Management
Banarsidas Chandiwala Institute of Information Technology
Bharati Vidyapeeth's Institute of Computer Applications And Management
Bhai Parmanand Institute of Business Studies (Government Institute)
COMM-IT Career Academy (Minority Educational Institution)
Fore School of Management
Guru Nanak Institute of Management (Minority Educational Institution)
Kathuri Ram College of Higher Educaiton
Lal Bahadur Shashtri Institute of Management
Lalita Devi Institute of Management & Sciences
Management Education & Research Institute
Mother Teresa Institute of Management
New Delhi Institute for Information Technology
R.C. Institute of Technology
School of Computer Science (Delhi Kannada Education Society)
Sirifort College of Computer Technology & Management
Trinity Institute of Higher Education
Ansal Institute of Technology
Army Institute of Management & Technology
Beri Institute of Technology
BLS Institute of Management
Delhi Institute of Advanced Studies
Ideal Institute of Management and Technology
Institute of Information Technology And Management
Jagannath International Management School
Jagan Institute of Management Studies
Maharaja Surajmal Institute
New Delhi Institute of Management
Rukmini Devi Institute of Advanced Studies
Delhi College of Advanced Studies
Delhi School of Professional Studies & Research
Gitarattan International Business School
Maharaja Agrasen Insitute of Management Studies
Army Institute of Education
Gitarattan Institute of Advanced Studies & Training
Guru Nanak College of Education
Institute of Vocational Studies (Minority Educational Institution)
Kalka Institute for Research & Advanced Studies
Pradeep Memorial Comprehensive College of education
State Council of Education Research & Training
V D Institute of Technology
Amity School of Physiotherapy
Banarsidas Chandiwala Institute of Physiotherapy
Delhi Institute of Rural Development
Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine & Allied Science
St. Joan's College of Vocational Studies
ISIC Institute of Rehabilitation Sciences
Maharaja Surajmal Institute of Pharmacy
St. Lawrence Pharmacy College
National Institute of Mentally Handicapped (Govt. Institute)
Lakshmi Bai Batra College of Nursing
Banarsidas Chandiwala Inst. of Hotel Mgt. & Ctr. Tech
Amity Law School
Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies
Jagannath Institute of Communication and Design
Tecnia Institute of Advanced Studies
Madhu Bala Institute of Communication & Electronic Media
Delhi Institute of Rural Development

OFFICIAL WEBSITE OF INDRAPRASTHA UNIVERSITY

(Official website- http://www.ipu.ac.in/)

IP University

he Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi established the Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University under the provisions of Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University Act 1998. The University Grants Commission of India recognizes the University. The main aim of the University is to foster research and extension work in emerging fields of higher education. The focus is on disciplines of engineering, technology, architecture, management,

medicine, pharmacy, physiotherapy, nursing, education, law, journalism and mass communication, etc. the motive is also to achieve expertise and excellence in the fields of study. The university awards various degrees like B.Tech, M.Tech, MCA, M.Sc., B.Arch., BCA, BBA, MBA, BMC, BCAM, B.Pharma, BPT, BHMCT, B.Ed., LLB (Hons), MAHM, MCPHM, MHRPD, BHMS, MBBS and Ph.D etc.

A Common Entrance Test is conducted annually for admission to these programmes. The University currently functions from its campus located at Kashmere Gate, Delhi. The University is also setting up a state-of-the-art campus at Dwarka in West Delhi. The University is imparting professional education to more than 35000 students. More than 10000 students join the university every year.

Faculties at Indraprastha University


Graduate Programmes

B.Tech/M.Tech(Dual Degree) (IT)
B.Tech/M.Tech(Dual Degree) (CSE)
B.Tech/M.Tech(Dual Degree) (BT)
B.Tech/M.Tech(Dual Degree) (CE)
LL.B (Hons.) Bachelor of Laws (Honours)

Post Graduate Programmes

PG Diploma in Electronic Media (Weekend)
M.Tech (IT)
M.Tech. (CSE)
M.Tech. (CE)
M.Tech. (IT) Weekend
M.Tech (Engineering Physics)
MCA (SE)
M.Sc. (EM)
MBA
MBA (Weekend) Master of Business Administration (Weekend)
MBA [Banking & Insurance] (Weekend)
MBA [Real Estate] (Weekend)
LL. M.

IP University Affiliated Institutes


Graduate Programmes

B.Tech (Bachelor of Technology)
BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration)
BCA (Bachelor of Computer Applications)
B.Arch (Bachelor of Architecture)
BAC (Fashion and Apparel Design)
BPT (Bachelor of Physiotherapy)
BOT (Bachelor of Occupational Therapy)
B.Sc. (MLT)(BSc Medical Laboratory Technology)
B.Sc. (Hons.) (Nursing)
BASLP (Bachelor of Audiology Speech and Language Pathology)
B.Pharma (Bachelor of`Pharmacy)
BRT (Bachelor of Rehabiliation Therapy)
BHMCT (Bachelor of Hotel Management & Catering Technology)
BJ(MC)(Bachelor of Journalism & Mass Communication)
B.Ed.(Bachelor of Education)
LLB (Bachelor of Law)
BHMS (Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery)
MBBS

Post-Graduate Programmes

M.Tech (Information Technology)
M.Tech (Very Large Scale Integration)
M.Tech (Computer Science & Engineering)
MCA (Master of Computer Applications)
Master of Business Administration [Software Enterprise Management]
MBA (Master of Business Administration)
Master in Conservation, Preservation & Heritage Management
Master In Archaeology & Heritage Management
Master in Human Resource Planning and Development (MHRPD)
MPT (Master of Physiotherapy)
M.A / M.Sc. (Criminology)
M. Sc. (Forensic Science)

Colleges under Punjab University

* A.D. COLLEGE, DHARAMKOT (MOGA)
* B.A.M. KHALSA COLLEGE, GARHSHANKAR (HOSHIARPUR)
* BCM COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, LUDHIANA
* D.A.V. COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, ABOHAR
* D.A.V. COLLEGE, ABOHAR
* D.D.JAIN COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, LUDHIANA
* D.M. COLLEGE, MOGA
* DASMESH GIRLS COLLEGE, BADAL (MUKTSAR)
* DAV COLLEGE FOR GIRLS, GARHSHANKAR (HOSHIARPUR)
* DAV COLLEGE, CHANDIGARH
* DD JAIN MEMORIAL COLLEGE FOR WOMEN, LUDHIANA
* DEV SAMAJ COLLEGE FOR WOMEN, FEROZEPUR CANTT
* DEV SAMAJ COLLEGE FOR WOMEN, FEROZEPUR CITY
* DEV SAMAJ COLLEGE OF EDUCATION FOR WOMEN, FEROZEPUR CITY
* G.H.G. KHALSA COLLEGE, GURUSAR SADHAR
* G.K.S.M. GOVT. COLLEGE, TANDA URMAR (HOSHIARPUR)
* G.T.B. NATIONAL COLLEGE, DAKHA (LUDHIANA)
* GGDSD COLLEGE HARIANA
* GGN KHALSA COLLEGE FOR WOMEN, LUDHIANA
* GHG KHALSA COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, GURUSAR SADHAR
* GOPICHAND ARYA MAHILA COLLEGE, ABOHAR
* GOSWAMI GANESH DUTTA SANATAN DHARMA COLLEGE, CHANDIGARH
* GOVERNMENT COLLEGE FOR BOYS, SECTOR 11, CHANDIGARH
* GOVERNMENT COLLEGE, SECTOR 46, CHANDIGARH
* GOVERNMENT MEDICAL COLLEGE, SECTOR 32, CHANDIGARH
* GOVT. ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE, TALWARA (HOSHIARPUR)
* GOVT. COLLEGE FOR GIRLS, SECTOR 11, CHANDIGARH
* GOVT. COLLEGE FOR GIRLS, SECTOR 42, CHANDIGARH
* GOVT. COLLEGE OF ART, SECTOR 10, CHANDIGARH
* GOVT. COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, SECTOR 20, CHANDIGARH
* GOVT. COLLEGE, HOSHIARPUR
* GOVT. HOME SCIENCE COLLEGE, SECTOR 10, CHANDIGARH
* GTB KHALSA COLLEGE FOR WOMEN, DASUYA
* GURU GOBIND SINGH COLLEGE FOR WOMEN, SECTOR 26, CHANDIGARH
* GURU NANAK COLLEGE FOR GIRLS, MUKATSAR
* GURU NANAK COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, DALEWAL (BHUNGA), PO HARIANA
* GURU NANAK COLLEGE, KILLIANWALI
* GURU NANAK COLLEGE, MOGA
* GURU NANAK GIRLS COLLEGE, LUDHIANA
* GURU NANAK KHALSA COLLEGE FOR WOMEN, LUDHIANA
* GURU NANAK NATIONAL COLLEGE, DORAHA
* J.C. DAV COLLEGE, DASUYA
* JAGAT SEWAK KHALSA COLLEGE FOR WOMEN, AMARGARH PARAO, MEHNA
* KAMLA LOHTIA S.D. COLLEGE, LUDHIANA
* KHALSA COLLEGE FOR WOMEN, LUDHIANA
* KHALSA COLLEGE FOR WOMEN, SIDHWAN KHURD
* LLR GOVT. COLLEGE, DHUDIKE (MOGA)
* MALWA CENTRAL COLLEGE OF EDUCATION FOR WOMEN, LUDHIANA
* MALWA COLLEGE, BONDLI-SAMRALA
* MASTER TARA SINGH MEMORIAL COLLEGE FOR WOMEN, LUDHIANA
* MATA MISRI DEVI DAV COLLEGE, GIDDARBAHA
* MCM DAV COLLEGE FOR WOMEN, SECTOR 36, CHANDIGARH
* NANAK COLLEGE, MOGA
* NATIONAL COLLEGE FOR WOMEN, MACHHIWALA (LUDHIANA)
* NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF NURSING EDUCATION, PGI
* PUBLIC KHALSA COLLEGE FOR WOMEN, KANDHALA JATTAN (HOSHIARPUR)
* RAMGARHIA GIRLS COLLEGE, LUDHIANA
* RAYAT COLLEGE OF LAW, RAILMAJRA
* S.C.D. GOVT. COLLEGE, LUDHIANA
* S.D.COLLEGE, HOSHIARPUR
* S.D.P. COLLEGE FOR WOMEN, LUDHIANA
* S.D.S.COLLEGE FOR WOMEN, LOPON (MOGA)
* S.GOVT. COLLEGE OF SCIENCE EDU.& RES.,JAGRAON
* SAINI BAR COLLEGE, BULHOWAL, KHADIALA
* SANT BABA BHAG SINGH MEMORIAL GIRLS COLLEGE, SUKHANAND
* SANT DARBARA SINGH COLLEGE OF EDUCATION FOR WOMEN, LOPON
* SRI AUROBINDO COLLEGE OF COMMERCE & MANAGEMENT, LUDHIANA
* SRI GURU GOBIND SINGH COLLEGE, SECTOR 26, CHANDIGARH
* SWAMI PREMANAND MAHAVIDYALAYA, MUKERIAN

Punjab University

Punjab University is long credited with setting standards for brilliance in teaching and research and in science and technology, humanities, social sciences, performing arts and sports. Its glorious past is an inspiration to the faculties and students to excel in their academic activities and achieve brilliant results. The University was established as the University of Punjab in Lahore (now in Pakistan) in 1882. After the partition of the country, Lahore became a part of the newly formed state of Pakistan and a separate university with the name of Punjab University was established in 1956.
Punjab University, over the days, has come to be highly regarded as a respected institution of higher education in the country. While it has continued to focus on the traditional subjects, the vicissitudes of time has seen the university also starting programmes in the emerging fields. In fact, the university has made a number of efforts to ensure a proper infrastructure that supports quality education.

The Punjab University has rightly emerged as a University of national character and stature. The university has attracted a wide number of faculties and students from across the India, and continues to host distinguished scholars from abroad regularly. Students from the SAARC countries, the Middle East, Africa and South and South East Asia also have a considerable presence in the campus. The University has some 122 affiliated colleges that are spread over Punjab and Chandigarh. Recently, the university was selected as the “University with Potential for Excellence in Bio-Medical Sciences" by the UGC.
Faculties at Punjab University

Arts
Business and Management Commerce
Dairying, Animal Husbandry and Agriculture
Design and Fine Arts
Education # Engineering and Technology
Languages
Law
Pharmaceutical Science
Medical Science
Science