DDE Bangalore University: Admission 2025, Fees, Courses, Cutoff, Ranking, Placement

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The Directorate of Distance Education, Bangalore University was established in the year 1976. Presently, it is running BA, B.Com., BBA at the UG level, MA, M.Com., M.Sc. courses at the PG level. Besides this, there are also Diploma, PG Diploma & Certificate courses. The courses are offered in Correspondence, Open University scheme & External scheme through distance mode. There are 39 study centres in Karnataka to provide quality education to the students.

Bangalore University DDE Highlights

Established | Institute Type 1976 | Public
Approved by UGC
Affiliation Bangalore University
Courses Offered UG, PG, PG Diploma, Diploma, Certificate
Admission Criteria Merit-based
Application Mode Offline
Official Website https://bu.online-ap1.com/

Bangalore University DDE Courses

Following are the courses offered by Directorate of Distance Education, Bangalore University:

Courses Details
BA
  • Duration: 3 years
  • Eligibility: 10+2 from a recognized board
  • Selection Criteria: Merit-based 
B.Com
  • Duration: 3 years
  • Eligibility: 10+2 from a recognized board
  • Selection Criteria: Merit-based
BBA
  • Duration: 3 years
  • Eligibility: 10+2 from a recognized board
  • Selection Criteria: Merit-based
M.A 
  • Subjects: English, Hindi, Kannada, Telugu, Urdu, Economics, History, Political Science, Sociology, Philosophy, French, Sanskrit
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Eligibility: BA with at least 40% aggregate marks & 50% in the concerned subject
  • Selection Criteria: Merit-based
M.Com
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Eligibility: B.Com/ BBA with 50% marks in the relevant subject 
  • Selection Criteria: Merit-based
M.Sc. 
  • Subjects: Mathematics
  • Duration: 2 years
  • Eligibility: B.Sc. with at least 40% aggregate marks & 50% in the concerned subject
  • Selection Criteria: Merit-based
Diploma 
  • Subjects: Applied Nutrition & Dietetics
  • Duration: 1 year
  • Eligibility: 10+2 from a recognized board
  • Selection Criteria: Merit-based
PG Diploma
  • Subjects: Human Resource Management, Marketing Management, Business Administration, Translation in Hindi 
  • Duration: 1 year
  • Eligibility: Graduation
  • Selection Criteria: Merit-based
Certificate
  • Subjects: Kannada, Nutrition & Dietetics
  • Duration: 1 year
  • Eligibility: 10th pass
  • Selection Criteria: Merit-based

Read more: Bangalore University DDE Courses & fees

Bangalore University DDE Admission

Admission is offered based on candidates’ marks in the previous qualifying examination. The final selection is done after the verification of documents submitted by the candidates.

How to Apply?

  • Visit the official site of DDE Bangalore University
  • Download the application form
  • Fill up the form
  • Pay the fee of application through DD in favor of ‘Finance Officer, Bangalore University, Bengaluru
  • Submit the filled-in form along with all necessary documents & DD receipt to the office of the Directorate

Read moreBangalore University DDE Admission

Bangalore University DDE Facilities

Library: Students registered in this Directorate can avail of the library facilities of the University Library. Students need to contact the Librarian of the University for further details.

Study Material: The Directorate provides Study Materials which helps to prepare for the exam better. Students must declare their choice of language during their admission.

Bangalore University DDE FAQs

Ques. Does DDE BU provide accommodation?

Ans. Candidates who will exams/ assignments/contact program need to make accommodation arrangements on their own. No, bus facility or hostel will be provided.

Ques. In which languages the study materials are provided?

Ans. The study materials are available in English or Kannada

Ques. What amount do I need to pay as an application Fee?

Ans. The fee of application is INR 750

Ques. In which medium the courses are offered?

Ans. MA & BA courses are offered in both English and Kannada medium. BBA, B.Com, M.Sc, M.Com, and Diploma courses are offered in English medium only.

Ques. What scholarships does the Directorate offer for reserved category students?

Ans. There is fee reimbursement to the unemployed SC/ST candidates of Karnataka district via the Social Welfare Department, Government of Karnataka.

Students wishing to receive the scholarship should apply to the Directorate with one set of photocopies of the below-mentioned documents attested by Gazetted Officer, within 30 days from the date of registration.

  1. Caste Certificate with Photograph, issued by competent authorities
  2. Income Certificate
  3. Previous years Mark sheets
  4. Identity Card and admission certificate

DDE Bangalore University Fees & Eligibility

Popular Part time Courses
CourseFeesEligibilityApplication DateAction
MA
12 Courses
6,230 (1st Year Fees) Graduation-
4,960 (1st Year Fees) 10+2-
PGDM
4 Courses
8,230 (Total Fees) Graduation-
7,865 (1st Year Fees) Graduation-
Diploma
3 Courses
7,320 (Total Fees) 10 +2-
4,960 (1st Year Fees) 10+2-
10,890 (1st Year Fees) 10+2-
6,230 (1st Year Fees) Graduation with 50%23 Aug - 02 Sept 2025
PG Diploma
6 Courses
8,230 (Total Fees) Graduation-
Certification
3 Courses
5,870 (Total Fees) 10 +2-

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Students Who Applied in DDE Bangalore University

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    KavithaBangalore,KarnatakaInterested in BA 10th Board: 63%
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Courses Offered By DDE Bangalore University 2025

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GeneralMathematicsHistoryEnglishEconomicsHuman Resources ManagementPolitical ScienceHealth Care ManagementDieteticsMarketingSociologyKannadaFrenchHindiPhilosophyHuman RightsFilm MakingFood TechnologyInsuranceRetail ManagementSanskritInformation TechnologyUrduBusiness ManagementEntrepreneurshipForeign TradeTelugu
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M.APG DiplomaBADiplomaM.ScB.ComM.ComBBAPG DiplomaPG ProgramCertificationPGDITM
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Master of Arts [MA] 
1st Yr Fees:₹6,230
1.3(4 Reviews)12 Courses2 Years Part Time
(Based on 974 views last year)
49 Students have shown interest in the last 30 days

Eligibility:

Graduation

2.8(2 Reviews)4 Courses1 Year Part Time
(Based on 450 views last year)
24 Students have shown interest in the last 30 days

Eligibility:

Graduation

Bachelor of Arts [BA] 
1st Yr Fees:₹4,960
3.3(6 Reviews)1 Courses3 Years Part Time
(Based on 902 views last year)
27 Students have shown interest in the last 30 days

Eligibility:

10+2

Diploma 
1st Yr Fees:₹7,320
3 Courses1 Year Part Time
(Based on 197 views last year)
2 Students have shown interest in the last 30 days

Eligibility:

10 +2

1 Courses2 Years Part Time
(Based on 236 views last year)
4 Students have shown interest in the last 30 days

Eligibility:

Graduation

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DDE Bangalore University Upcoming Important Dates 2025

Important Events

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Date for Submission of Application for Session 2025-26 [M.Com]
Tentative
Aug 23, 2025 - Sep 02, 2025

Important Events

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Date for Submission of Application for Session 2025-26 [M.Com]
Tentative
Aug 23, 2025 - Sep 02, 2025

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Why To Join DDE Bangalore University - Reviews & Rating

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Academic
3.8
Faculty
4.2
Infrastructure
3.5
Accommodation
3.5
Social Life
3.8
Placement
3.5

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Almeida
2.8
BA, General
Reviewed on Oct 28, 2020

Course Curriculum Overview:

My course curriculum was very nicely designed always focus on giving deep knowledge about the topic. We are referred many books for the same topics. It was not of graduation level but it also help in competitive examinations also.
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3.4
BA, General
Reviewed on Oct 28, 2020

Course Curriculum Overview:

My course was for a duration of 3 years. Exams conducted on a semester basis. It shows this exam because I want to do my Masters in the future and work as a manager in some company. That is my dream job.
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Ganesh
3.2
BA, General
Reviewed on Aug 25, 2020

Course Curriculum Overview:

The course curriculum was good, with the awareness of being a distance course. They included a great choice of subjects, and they arranged it across the three years quite well. The assignment deadlines were not very difficult to fulfill, and the subject matter was engaging.
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Syed
3.9Helpful
BA, General
Reviewed on Aug 23, 2020

Course Curriculum Overview:

The course curriculum is so good. Exams are quite easy to attempt. The course is quite easy and exams are conducted every year. The subjects which this course includes are ; business organisation, business communication, business environment, business mathematics and many more.
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Pradeep
4.0
B.Com, General
Reviewed on Aug 23, 2020

Admission:

The infrastructure of the college is so good and friendly. The faculty is so great. The senior students are also cooperative and calm. The facilities provided by the college is so amazing. The environment is clean. The food served in the canteen is hygienic.
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Tanya
3.3
BA, General
Reviewed on Aug 22, 2020

Admission:

As it's a Directorate Of Distance Education, Bangalore University. The education is either open or distance. And as I am a student of distance with my experience I can fully assure that the university is effective and efficent for the distance education.
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Samyuktha
3.0Helpful
BA, General
Reviewed on Aug 22, 2020

Admission:

It's an amazing university be it for distance education or open education both are been provided with quality. Allover infrastructure and facilities are satisfactory. The teachers are very good and helpful. Allover university experience is worth experiencing.
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Bhaskar
3.2
BBA, General
Reviewed on Jun 22, 2020

Course Curriculum Overview:

The course curriculum has a good mix of content, with some important yet intreresting concepts included. Considering that this was a distance education programme, the assignments were well-paced too.
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Debashish
4.0
B.Com, General
Reviewed on Jun 22, 2020

Course Curriculum Overview:

Course structure was acceptable, refreshed according to the most recent industry gauges. Particularly the test structure was very adaptable. It secured all the nuts and bolts of the monetary and financial aspects. Miniaturized scale financial aspects was my preferred part.
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Sukamal
4.3
PG Diploma, Marketing Management
Reviewed on Jun 22, 2020

Course Curriculum Overview:

Course educational plan was pretty refreshed and careful. It was planned for giving us an all encompassing perspective on corporate culture, with accentuation on showcasing models. The advertising the board course set us up for the administrative jobs and planner jobs.
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Directorate of Correspondence Courses & Distance Education, Near library, Jnana Bharathi Campus
Bangalore - 560056
Karnataka, India
Get SMS Contact:  080-22961261/26
Get Call Details:  080-22961261/26
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shiva kumar
Apr 21, 2025 12:23
Can I know the fees per year for BBA and BBM course? Please connect to the specific person who can help to register for the course.
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Sweta Kumari
Apr 22, 2025 23:43

The fee for the BBA course is mentioned below:

Year  1 2 3
Yearly Fees 10,890 10,910 11,240

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vidya shree
Dec 12, 2024 16:45
Fee structure for 2024 m.com distance education
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Sweta Kumari
Dec 22, 2024 21:55

The fee for the MCom course is mentioned below:

Year 1 2
Total Year Wise fees 6,230 5,410

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Sweta Kumari
Dec 22, 2024 21:55

The fee for the MCom course is mentioned below:

Year 1 2
Total Year Wise fees 6,230 5,410

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tahsina kauser
Mar 2, 2024 23:40
When admission is starting for 2024
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Ashish Ramtari
Mar 3, 2024 08:30

The admission dates are not yet released by Bangalore University DDE in online mode. They are expected to be released soon.

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vidyashree s
Feb 14, 2024 17:03
Is one semester backlogs out of 6 sems for correspondence in Masters degree
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Shikhar Srivas
Feb 15, 2024 21:48

No, you need to clear all your backlogs in the previous degree to be eligible for admission to any course in Bangalore University.

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mary shalini
Jan 22, 2024 22:37
Give me a cal wen I need to join BED and Pay the fees
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Shikhar Srivas
Jan 23, 2024 17:27

Admission application for various courses incuding B.ed at BU DDE Bangalore will begin by April and will end by July 2024. However, to know the tentative date for admission, you can contact the college at: 080-22961012.

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netra waghmare
Jan 18, 2024 19:44
I WANT A CALL FROM YOU GUYS
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Shikhar Srivas
Jan 19, 2024 18:00

You can check out the page BU DDE Bangalore Info and then navigate to “Apply Now” to subscribe to our newsletter following which our counsellors will call you.

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pavithra lakshmi
Jan 8, 2024 11:29
What will be the fee structure for m.com correspondence
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Ashish Ramtari
Jan 9, 2024 08:12

The first and second year fees of Bangalore University DDE are INR 6,230 and INR 5,410 respectively. 

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shreelatha
Dec 29, 2023 12:46
please suggest the nearest college near nagarbhavi . and pls tell all requried documents for BA Correspondence
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Shikhar Srivas
Dec 30, 2023 22:48

The important documents are: 12th marksheet and certificate, domicile and caste certificate, identity, migration and conduct certificate. You can check out the nearest BA colleges around nagarbhavi at the page: Top BA colleges near Bangalore.

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shilna shaji
Dec 18, 2023 12:46
FEE STRUCTURE DETAILS
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Ashish Ramtari
Dec 19, 2023 07:50

Click on the below link to get the course wise fee structure of DDE Bangalore University

Link: DDE Bangalore University Courses Fees

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m soundarya
Dec 12, 2023 11:46
I want to do BA in correspondence at Bangalore University , I have completed my 2nd PUC
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Sweta Kumari
Dec 13, 2023 19:16
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pallavi raj
Dec 9, 2023 12:34
Kindly call me immediately
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Sweta Kumari
Dec 13, 2023 01:09

Directorate Of Distance Education, Bangalore University, does not contact the candidates, but you can contact the college at 080-22961261/262/263/264/265/267/ 22961013/ 23392344

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sunil
Dec 7, 2023 17:30
From the new batch will start
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Shikhar Srivas
Dec 9, 2023 23:37

The new batch for session 2024 will begin by July 2024.

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rhea
Dec 2, 2023 08:05
looking for distance learning degree in ug category
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Sweta Kumari
Dec 4, 2023 04:20

Directorate Of Distance Education, Bangalore University offers the BBA, BA, and BCom. 

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nandini m
Nov 29, 2023 14:31
last date for bcom correspondence admission for the academic year 2023-24
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Sweta Kumari
Nov 30, 2023 17:26

The last date for BCOM correspondence admission for the academic year 2023-24 is December 8, 2023, at Bangalore University DDE. 

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ramya s
Nov 24, 2023 12:51
Which the colleges can I apply
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Shikhar Srivas
Nov 30, 2023 23:32

You can apply to all the colleges offering UG/PG courses, provided you have passed the last qualifying exam with 50% or  more.

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vidya n e
Nov 20, 2023 22:41

I need to comtinue my studies! What is the fee, etc?

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Shikhar Srivas
Nov 21, 2023 23:07

You can check out the fee structure for the college at the page BU DDE Bangalore Courses & fees.

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ragini mishra
Nov 14, 2023 22:33
I have done my graduation in 2011. Now i want to do journalism diploma course of 2 years. What is the eligibility criteria and process to do the same.
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Ashish Ramtari
Nov 16, 2023 11:29

Diploma in Journalism course is not offered by Bangalore University Directorate of Distance Education.

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vr ayesha siddiqua
Oct 27, 2023 20:55
We should submit this application in college
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Sweta Kumari
Nov 2, 2023 18:45

Yes, you can apply from the official website of the Bangalore University distance (DDE). 

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priyadarshini t s
Oct 18, 2023 08:43
About the exams we have to attend online or off-line
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Sweta Kumari
Oct 22, 2023 02:42

Directorate Of Distance Education, Bangalore University, Bangalore conducts the offline exams. 

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lanka venugopal
Oct 16, 2023 08:28
Want to join urgently
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Sweta Kumari
Oct 27, 2023 19:36

The admissions have been concluded for the academic year 2023-24 at the Directorate Of Distance Education, Bangalore University.

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