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Distance Education
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There are two systems of correspondence education:
1. the Regular system, and
2. the open system.
In the regular system, the qualification requirements for enrolment are alike to those prescribed for the normal university courses. In the open system, the courses are open to any person who may not even possess any formal qualifications. But in some institutions they should have attained the age of 18 years for under-gradate and diploma courses and 21 years for postgraduate courses. Enrolment in some courses is subject to qualifying in a written examination.
Benefits of Distance Education:
It is inexpensive. The employment market is highly competitive and the best jobs go to persons possessing requisite qualifications. In several organisations, getting promotions depend on the possession of higher qualifications. The correspondence courses offer them opportunities to enhance their qualifications. Distance education is imparted by three kinds of institutions:
- Departments of Correspondence Courses in universities and university level institutions.
- Open Universities completely involved in imparting higher education through the distance mode.
- A large number of private institutions generally offering professional courses.
Nature of Distance Learning Courses:
Distance education institutions offer courses at Various levels: first degree, postgraduate degree, diploma and postgraduate diploma, certificate and even research degree (M.Phil. and Ph.D). The courses cover a wide variety of subjects. Apart from the traditional courses in Arts, Science and Commerce, both at first degree and postgraduate degree levels, a large number of professional courses at different levels are also offered. They include teacher education, library and information science, journalism and mass communication, nursing, management and its different branches, computer and information technology and many branches of science, computer and information technology.
Quality of Distance Learning Courses:
The success of distance learning courses rests, among others, on three major factors:
- High quality, well structured instructional material both in electronic and print media.
- Use of distance learning technologies based on new communication and information technologies.
- Adequate guidance and counselling at study centers.
Singhania University is the premier university of Indian State of Rajasthan and is well known for its high standards in offering distance education courses in a wide array of disciplines to build student's career bright and successful. Singhania University offer all distance education courses, bachelor distance courses, master degree courses, professional and engineering courses in different fields. Singhania University has developed a high Specialization in the four fields namely Engineering, Management, Bio-Technology and Allied Health Sciences. Singhania University not only has world class infrastructure, but also it has highly qualified and experienced faculties and excellent environment for academic and intellectual growth.
The Distance Learning Courses offered at Singhania University in India can be categorized under the many disciplines, namely Arts, Science and Commerce. Students can opt for both undergraduate and post graduate degree as well as diploma courses. Including B.A (English, History, Sociology, Psychology, Political Science, Hindi, Sanskrit), B.Com, B.Sc (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Zoology, Economics and Geography), B.Lib (Bachelor of Library Science), B.Ed and BBA. Masters degree courses are also available through the distance learning mode. A good number of students in India also pursue their MBA through correspondence.
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