School of Distance Education of University of Calicut Admission 2025 is ongoing for PG admission. The college offers a total of 26 programs, 14 of which are UG courses, while 12 are PG courses. Calicut University Distance Education also offers an MBA apart from these courses. 8 BA courses and 2 B.Com courses are also offered as open stream courses.
Calicut University Distance Education provides popular undergraduate programs such as BA, B.Com, and BBA. Admission to these programs is based on merit. A candidate applying to these programs needs to have passed (10+2) from a recognized board.
SDE UOC offers the most popular postgraduate programs, including MA, M.Com, and M.Sc.Candidates should hold a relevant bachelor’s programme and have an aggregate of at least 45-50% in the qualifying examination. Admission to these postgraduate programmes is also merit-based.
At SDE UOC, the entire process of admission to UG or PG distance education programs is fully online. Applications are processed completely on a merit basis, i.e., there is no entrance test except for a few course programs like MBA (CUMAT).
Given below are the important admission highlights of Calicut University Distance Education.
Particulars | Details |
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College Name | SDE UOC |
Formerly known as | Institute of Correspondence Courses & Continuing Education |
Courses offered | Undergraduate and Postgraduate |
Admission | Merit-based |
Admission Process 2025 | Ongoing |
Total Students | UG: 44804 | PG: 8727 |
Official Website | SDE UOC |
Here is a table with the important dates of Calicut University SDE.
Events | Dates |
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Last date for PG admission through the Single Window | 08 Sept, 2025 |
Closing Date of Admission for Session PGCAP 2025 [MA] | Sep 08, 2025 |
Closing Date of Admission for Session PGCAP 2025 [M.Sc] | Sep 08, 2025 |
Closing Date of Admission for Session PGCAP 2025 [M.Com] | Sep 08, 2025 |
The undergraduate programs offered by Calicut University include BA, B.Com, BBA, and B.Sc programs. The particulars, including eligibility, duration of the program, and selection process, are as given in the table below:
Course | Specialization | Duration | Eligibility | Selection Criteria |
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BA | English | 3 years | Candidates must have passed HSE (10+2) from Kerala State Board or any other equivalent examination. | Merit Based |
Malayalam | ||||
Hindi | ||||
Sanskrit | ||||
Afsal-Ul-Ulama | ||||
History | ||||
Economics | ||||
Political Science | ||||
Philosophy | ||||
Sociology | ||||
Arabic | Candidates must have passed secondary examination (10th) or any other equivalent examination with Arabic as a subject | |||
B.Sc | Mathematics | 3 years | Candidate must have passed HSE (10+2) from Kerala State Board or any other equivalent examination with Mathematics as a subject | |
B.Com | - | 3 years | Candidates must have passed HSE(10+2) with at least one commerce subject. | |
BBA | - | 3 Years | A 10+2 passing certificate |
Calicut University provides admission to eligible candidates to the MBA program. The eligibility for an MBA degree is a bachelor’s degree in any field. The course highlights are as follows:
Duration | 2 years |
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Type | Distance Learning |
Basic Eligibility Criteria | UG degree in any field |
Basic Admission Criteria | Entrance-based CUMAT |
Eligibility
For MBA, any candidate with a UG degree in any field with at least 50% marks is required. Those who are eligible must appear for the entrance exam.
Selection Process
To be eligible for the MBA program, candidates must appear for CUMAT, i.e, Calicut University Management Aptitude Test, and are given admission on the basis of marks scored in the same.
The postgraduate programs offered by Calicut University include MA, M.Com, MBA, and M.Sc. The particulars, including eligibility, duration of the program, and selection process, are as given in the table below:
Course | Specializations | Duration | Eligibility | Selection Criteria |
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MA | English | 2 years | Candidates must have completed their graduation. (B.A) | Merit Based |
Malayalam | ||||
Hindi | ||||
Sanskrit | ||||
History | ||||
Economics | ||||
Political Science | ||||
Philosophy | ||||
Sociology | ||||
Arabic | ||||
M.Sc | Mathematics | 2 years | The candidate must have completed graduation. (B.Sc) | Merit Based |
M.Com | 2 years | Candidates must have completed Graduation. (B.Com/BBA) | Merit Based |
To apply for any UG course or PG course at Calicut University Distance Education, candidates need to apply online on their website. Then submit the printout of the filled application form to the college with enclosing the required documents. The steps are:
The Calicut University Distance Education Centre also provides candidates with the option of Spot Admission. For this, candidates can submit their applications along with all the required documents directly in SDE. They should remit INR 60/- as spot admission fees. The original certificates of these candidates will be returned on the same day after verification.
Students belonging to SC/ST/OEC are exempted from the payment of tuition fees and examination fees only if they are not employed in the Government, Quasi-Government, or Public Services. These students need to submit their duly required documents with the application form at the time of admission to avail concession fees.
Visually challenged candidates are also exempted from the payment of all types of special fees and examination fees on submission of a medical certificate.
Ques. Can SDE UOC students later be able to transfer to regular courses?
Ans. No, distance education and regular education are considered entirely different streams for SDE UOC. However, students are free to apply to regular programs through the regular admission process, assuming they are eligible. Distance credits cannot be transferred to full-time courses.
Ques. Does Calicut University Distance Education provide study material?
Ans. Yes, Calicut University Distance Education Centre provides study material. The study material could be found both online and offline.
Ques. Can we select the examination centre of our preference for exams?
Ans. Yes, you can select the centre of your choice for SDE UOC examinations from the given list of centres at the time of admission. However, the option once selected as the centre will not be changed later on.
Ques. In what mode, SDE UOC typically conduct its exams for its distance programs?
Ans. SDE UOC exams take place offline at specified centres across Kerala (and in some states elsewhere). The exam schedule is released well ahead of time on the university's official portal. The assessments comprise both theory and assignments.
Ques. Are the degree programs offered by SDE UOC valid for government employment and higher studies?
Ans. Yes, the degrees awarded by the SDE UOC are approved by UGC DEB. This means that the degrees are valid for government job applications, as well as higher studies in India or abroad. A number of alumni have benefited from these qualifications for both employment and higher studies.
Ques. What provisions does SDE UOC make for doubt resolution of distance learning students?
Ans. The Calicut University Distance Education organizes contact classes and interactive sessions periodically, where students can solve doubts regarding the subjects. Students can also approach the faculty through online portals and support helplines. This ensures that students do not feel disconnected from faculty regarding guidance.
COURSE | ADMISSION LINK |
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B.Com, B.Sc, BA, BBA/BMS, M.Com, M.Sc, MA, | Admission Link |
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Events | Dates |
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Closing Date of Admission for Session PGCAP 2025 [M.Com] | Sep 08, 2025 |
Closing Date of Admission for Session PGCAP 2025 [M.Sc] | Sep 08, 2025 |
Closing Date of Admission for Session PGCAP 2025 [MA] | Sep 08, 2025 |
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