Question 1

What programmes does DDE Burdwan offer for admission in 2026?

Accepted Answer

DDE Burdwan offers MA in five subjects (Bengali, Sanskrit, English, History, Philosophy), M.Sc. Computer Science, MBA, and B.Ed. All programmes are delivered through open and distance learning mode from The University of Burdwan, Bardhaman.

Question 2

Is an entrance exam required for MA or B.Ed. admission at DDE Burdwan ?

Accepted Answer

No entrance exam is required for MA, M.Sc. Computer Science, or B.Ed. admission at DDE Burdwan . Selection is merit-based on graduation marks. Only MBA admission requires a valid score in CAT, MAT, CMAT, or XAT. Applicants without a valid score must take a university-conducted entrance exam.

Question 3

What is the eligibility for MA admission at DDE Burdwan ?

Accepted Answer

Candidates must hold a 2nd Class Honours degree in the relevant subject from a recognised university. Pass graduates with at least 35% aggregate marks are also eligible. Pass graduates with the subject as a combination subject need a minimum of 300 marks (30%) to be considered. Bridge course completers require a minimum of 40% marks.

Question 4

What is the MBA admission process at DDE Burdwan ?

Accepted Answer

MBA admission at DDE Burdwan requires a valid score in CAT, MAT, CMAT, or XAT and a graduation degree with minimum 50% marks (45% for reserved categories). Shortlisted candidates attend Group Discussion and Personal Interview at Bardhaman. Final selection is based on GD and PI combined performance. There are 120 MBA seats per session.

Question 5

Who is eligible for B.Ed. admission at DDE Burdwan ?

Accepted Answer

B.Ed. admission is open to in-service elementary school teachers and candidates who completed an NCTE-recognised Teacher Education programme (D.P.S.E., D.El.Ed., B.El.Ed., or equivalent) through face-to-face mode. Candidates who completed D.El.Ed. through 2-year ODL mode are specifically not eligible. There are 500 seats in the B.Ed. programme.

Question 6

What is the DEB ID and is it mandatory for DDE Burdwan admission?

Accepted Answer

The Distance Education Bureau (DEB) ID is a unique identification number required for all ODL programme admissions in India under UGC regulations. Applicants must create a DEB ID at deb.ugc.ac.in before applying to DDE Burdwan . Aadhaar details must be correct before DEB ID creation. No correction is allowed after the DEB ID is generated.

Question 7

What are the fees for B.Ed. at DDE Burdwan ?

Accepted Answer

The B.Ed. course fee is INR 40,000 per year, paid separately for Part-I and Part-II. The examination fee is INR 2,000 per year. The total cost over two years is INR 80,000 in course fees and INR 4,000 in examination fees. Fees are non-refundable as per UGC ODL norms.

Question 8

What is the application fee for DDE Burdwan admission?

Accepted Answer

The one-time registration fee is INR 500 per programme. A late fee of INR 500 is charged for applications submitted after the regular deadline. Fees are paid online via debit card, credit card, net banking, or UPI through the admission portal at dde-online.buruniv.ac.in.

Question 9

Does DDE Burdwan accept students from outside West Bengal?

Accepted Answer

Yes. There is no domicile restriction for DDE Burdwan admission. Students from any state in India may apply. Programmes are delivered in ODL mode, so physical location is not a barrier. Students must still comply with DEB ID and ABC ID requirements before applying.

Question 10

Is the DDE Burdwan distance degree equivalent to a regular degree?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Degrees awarded by DDE Burdwan (The University of Burdwan) are recognised by UGC and hold the same academic validity as regular degrees from the same university. The university is UGC-recognised and operates under UGC DEB norms for ODL programmes.

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