Top 10 Distance Education Universities for B.A. Course

1. IGNOU

Indira Gandhi National Open University- The programme aims at building professional human resources in distance education who can take up research and training activities in the field. The minimum and maximum duration to complete these programmes are one year and four years, respectively. Bachelor of Arts (BA) - International Hospitality Administration, Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Tourism Studies, Bachelor of Arts (BA) .

2. Sikkim Manipal University

Distance Education (SMU-DE) was set up in 2001 to provide professional distance learning programs. Number of correspondence courses are offered in the SMU-DE. Sikkim Manipal University has witnessed phenomenal growth and emerged as a pioneering institution in the field of Distance Education Manipal University. Distance Education for Bachelor of Arts -  BA Journalism.
3. Madurai Kamaraj University

Madurai Kamaraj University distance education University came into being on a bill gone by the overall assembly of the State in the year 1965. Thus, it’s a statutory university owned and funded by the government of Tamil Nadu and conjointly the University Grants Commission. The Institute of Correspondence Course and Continuing Education was started in 1971. In 1996, it was renamed as Directorate of Distance Education- Economics, History, English, Political Science, Public Administration, Social Science, Tamil Literature, Urdu, Journalism and Mass Communication, Social Work

4. University of Madras

The Institute of Distance Education at present offers 97 Degree Programs: In south India, Madras University’s Institute of Distance Education UNON IDE is very famous for its various UG & PG programmes in distance mode & teaching methodologies. Madras University through Distance Education offers English, Historical Studies, Naturopathy and Yogic Sciences - Non Clinical, Urdu, Christian Studies, Performing Arts (Muttamizh, Iyal, Isai, Nadagam), Public Administration, Tamil, Criminology and Police Administration, Economics.

5. Acharya Nagarjuna University Center for Distance Education (ANUCDE)

Established in 1976 with main campus located between the Guntur and Viajaywada. ANUCDE offers quality education at an affordable cost through a wide network of Study Centres. Examinations are held twice a year in May and December. The university offers various Distance Education courses at BA level.

6. Panjab University

Panjab University, Chandigarh  brings out various Distance Learning Courses every academic session. For many aspirants who want to work along with studying or multitask along with a degree course or certificate course Bachelor of Arts   BA
Duration 3 years , the candidate must have any one of the following -The +2 examination under 10 + 2 + 3 system of education of a recognized University/Board/ Council.

7. Karnataka State Open University

The Karnataka State Open University established on 1st June 1996 vide Karnataka Govt. Notification No. ED 1 UOV 95 dated 12th February 1996 - KSOU Act 1992 is considered to be a reputed Open University amongst the open learning institutions in the country. The learners who want to pursue education in the undergraduate programs should be 10+2. To pursue the BA programs, each student need to select the two Language courses, three Optional courses and ICHRES.- Kannada, English,  Hindi, Urdu, Sanskrit,  Telugu, Tamil,  history, Economics, Political Science, Public Administration, Sociology, Education, Psychology.

8. Delhi University

The School of Open Learning was established under the University of Delhi in 1962, is a pioneer Institution in the field of Distance Education in India. The admission process for various courses in the School is governed by the norms established by the University of Delhi. The examination is also conducted by the University of Delhi. The University of Delhi confers the degree to the students of the School as it does in the case of its other constituent colleges. Various B.A. Programmes, B A. English (Hons), B.A. Political Science (Hons)

9. Tamil Nadu Open University

The Tamil Nadu Open University was established in 2002 for the purpose of providing education to all and in need. The University offers many Programmes in various disciplines. The method of instruction includes printed study material in Self Learning Mode, Personal Contact Programme, Response Sheets, Assignments, Video and Audio- cassetteLessons on selected topics, Dissertations/Projects in selected courses and Counseling of students on a one to one basis, organizing Regional and National Seminars and Special Lecture Series. BA in English, Urdu, Tamil, History, Economics, Public Administration, Social Work, Social Work, Business Economics, Public Administration, Political Administration, Political Science, Sociology, Criminology, Travel & Tourism.

10. University of Pune

Pune University distance learning was established in year 1949. Pune University distance education is one of the premier & Oldest educational institutions in Maharashtra P une University distance education has a good recognized research institutes and affiliated colleges offering distance courses in graduate and under-graduate courses. University of Pune distance learning attracts many foreign students due to its excellent facilities.

It also offers good accommodation facility. There is well –equipped library which offers good books with various subjects. The distance learning university offers even scholarships to the students. The university conducts seminars and video and audio conferences for the candidates who opt for distance education. Pune University offers distance courses in correspondence B.A.