Directorate of Distance Education, L. N. Mithila University Darbhanga Course Admission 2025: Dates, Fees, Eligibility, Application Process, Selection Criteria

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Established in 1972 at Darbhanga, Bihar, the Directorate of Distance education (DDE) L.N. Mithila University (LNMU) started offering distance education in 1998. The University area for its initiatives by UGC, NACC, BCI and DEB offers provisions for various UG, PG, BLIS, MLIS and professional programs a B.Ed program in regular and distance mode. The university determines admissions based on merit and is conducted through counseling for document verification schedules at specific centers. Applications can be made either online as well as offline.

The university is accredited by UGC, BCI, NACC and NRF ranks it as 274 in the country. The university also has membership and affiliations with the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), Medical Council of India (MCU), Distance Education Bureau (DEB).

Directorate of Distance Education, L. N. Mithila University Admission Highlights 

Particulars Details
Year of Establishment 1972
Institute Type Public
Affiliation UGC
Ranking (NIRF) 274
Campus Area 201 acres
Facilities Library, Hostel
Application Mode Online/Offline
Admission Criteria Merit-based
Constituent Colleges 43

Directorate of Distance Education, L. N. Mithila University  Important Dates 2025

Events Dates
Application Form Availability Ongoing
B.Ed CET Exam Date To be announced
Merit List/Admission Confirmation To be notified on the official website

Directorate of Distance Education, L. N. Mithila University Courses & Seat Intake 2025

Course Specializations Duration Eligibility Selection Process
B.A. History, Political Science, Sociology, Hindi, English, Geography, Home Science, Psychology 3 Years 10+2 from a recognized board First-come-first-serve
B.Com - 3 Years 10+2 First-come-first-serve
BLIS - 1 Year Graduation with 45% marks or relevant experience/Diploma Merit-based
M.A. History, Political Science, Sociology, Hindi, English, Education, Psychology, Economics 2 Years Graduation in relevant discipline First-come-first-serve
M.Com - 2 Years Graduation First-come-first-serve
MLIS - 1 Year BLIS or Graduation with Library Science Diploma Merit-based
B.Ed - 2 Years Graduation

Based on CET (120 questions, 2 hours)

Directorate of Distance Education, L. N. Mithila University Eligibility & Selection Criteria 2025

  • UG Courses (BA/B.Com): 10+2 from a recognized board; admission based on merit (first-come-first-serve).

  • PG Courses (MA/M.Com): Graduation in relevant discipline; merit-based.

  • BLIS: Graduation with 45% marks or two years’ relevant experience.

  • MLIS: BLIS or any Bachelor’s degree with Library Science Diploma.

  • B.Ed: Graduation with a valid CET score (120 marks; includes English, Hindi, Reasoning, Awareness, and Teaching-Learning).

Directorate of Distance Education, L. N. Mithila University UG Admission 2025

DDE LNMU offers A variety of undergraduate courses like BA, BCom, BIls etc. The following table offers details related to admission in the courses.

Course Specialization Eligibility Selection Criteria
BA History 10+2 from a recognized board First cum first serve basis
Political science
Sociology
Hindi
English
Geography
Home science
Psychology
B.Com -
BLIS - Graduation with 45% marks in aggregate OR Graduation with the relevant experience of at least two years in State or National library OR Graduation with Diploma in Library Science On the basis of marks in the qualifying examination

Directorate of Distance Education, L. N. Mithila University PG Admission 2025

At the postgraduate level as well, DDE LNMU offers a lot of degree programs for further education for example MA, MCom, MLIS, B.ed etc.

Course Specialization Eligibility Selection Criteria
MA History Graduation in a relevant discipline from a recognized university First cum first serve basis
Education B.Ed with at least 45% marks On the basis of marks in qualifying examination
Political science Graduation in a relevant discipline from a recognized university First cum first serve basis
Sociology
Hindi
English
Psychology
Economics
Mom -
MLIS - BLIS or any other Bachelors degree with diploma in library sciences. On the basis of marks in qualifying examination
B.Ed - Graduation

Selection Process for DDE LNMU (B.Ed.)

Candidates are selected on the basis of the performance and the common entrance test (CET). There are 120 questions, each carrying one mark. The duration of the test is to our and the curriculum is based on the classes prescribed by NCERT/CBSE. The breakdown of the question paper is as follows-

Section NO. of question Allocation of Marks
General English Comprehension 15 15
General Hindi 15 15
Logical and Analytical Reasoning 25 25
General Awareness 40 40
Teaching-Learning and The School 25 25

How to Apply for DDE LNMU Admission 2025?

Directorate of Distance Education, L. N. Mithila University Application Process 2025

Mode of Application: Online/Offline
Application Fees:

  • BA/B.Com: INR 400

  • MA/M.Com: INR 400

  • MA (Education): INR 1000

  • BLIS: INR 600

  • MLIS: INR 600

Steps to Apply:

  1. Obtain application form online from the official website or offline from the admission office.

  2. Fill the form and attach the required documents.

  3. Pay the application fee via DD/bank challan in favor of “LNMU Distance Education Fund A/C Headquarter” or authorized SBI study center.

  4. Submit the form via speed post to:
    The Director, Directorate of Distance Education, L.N. Mithila University, Kameshwarnagar, Darbhanga - 846004

Documents Required:

  • Self-attested marksheets (Matric onwards) & originals for verification

  • Caste certificate (if applicable)

  • Four recent passport-size photographs (3 cm x 4 cm)

Directorate of Distance Education, L. N. Mithila University FAQs

Ques. What type of admissions does DDE LNMU offer?

Ans. LNMU offers both undergraduate as well as postgraduate courses.

Ques. What mode can the application be filled in for DDE LNMU?

Ans. The application can be filled both in the online as well as off-line mode.

Ques. Is the application process for admission in B Ed and other courses the same in DDE LNMU?

Ans. The application process for B.Ed. is a little different as compared to other undergraduate and postgraduate courses as mentioned in the article above.

Ques. Where is the University of DDE LNMU located?

Ans. The university is located in Darbhanga, in the Mithila region of Bihar.

Ques. What are the facilities offered by the DDE LNMU?

Ans. The university has facilities like the library and hostels.
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Directorate of Distance Education, L. N. Mithila University Darbhanga Upcoming Important Dates 2025


Expired Events

EventsDates
Bihar BEd CET 2025 ResultJun 10, 2025
Bihar BEd CET 2025 Exam DateMay 28, 2025
Bihar BEd CET 2025 Admit CardMay 21, 2025

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