In 1970, International Centre for Distance Education and Open Learning (ICDEOL, Himachal Pradesh University) came into existence. It is a public university that offers distance education at UG and PG level. All the courses offered by ICDEOL is UGC recognized. Besides UG and PG courses, certification courses are also available. ICDEOL offers BA, B.Com, B.Ed and BCA at the UG level and MBA, MCA, MSc, M Com, MMC at the PG level. Also, Diploma and PG Diploma programs are available through distance mode. ICDEOL will offer admission based on the merit marks in the previous qualifying exam. For some courses, University will conduct an entrance test.
ICDEOL Himachal Pradesh University Course offered
Courses |
Specializations |
Duration |
BA |
Economics, English, Hindi, |
Three years |
B.Com |
General |
Three years |
BCA |
Computer Applications |
Three years |
B.Ed. |
Education |
Two years |
MBA |
General |
Two years |
MA |
Economics, English, Hindi, |
Two years |
M.Com |
General |
Two years |
M.Sc. |
Mathematics |
Two years |
MCA |
General |
Three years |
MMC |
Mass Communication |
Two years |
M.Ed. |
Education |
Two years |
PG Diploma |
Human Resource, Computer Applications |
One year |
Diploma |
Tourist Guide, Yoga |
One year |
ICDEOL Himachal Pradesh University Eligibility Criteria
BA / B.Com: Applicants applying for BA or B.Com admission at ICDEOL, Shall have passed in HSC /12th with a minimum 33% average marks. BA admission seekers must have studied English as the main subject in the 12th level. Whereas for B.Com, students shall have studied Maths and Economics as main subjects.
BCA: Students applying for the BCA distance course at ICDEOL must have passed in 12th with at least 40% marks. Must have studied Maths as a main subject.
B.Ed: Aspirants who have done a UG or PG degree with a minimum of 55% can apply for B.Ed admission at ICDEOL. Besides, aspirants must have at least two years of teaching experience in government recognized school in Himachal Pradesh State. Students belonging to SC/ST can obtain at least 50%.
M.Ed.: Students who have done B.Ed program with at least 55% marks are eligible to secure M.Ed admission at ICDEOL
MBA: Candidates seeking admission in Distance MBA at ICDEOL HPU shall have done a UG degree in any discipline with at least 50% average marks
MA / M.Com: Students applying for admission in MA or M.Com at ICDEOL must have done a UG degree in BA or B.Com with 50 per cent.
M.Sc.: Candidates who have obtained a minimum of 55% in B.Sc. or relevant discipline can seek admission to the M.Sc. at ICDEOL.
MCA: Aspirants who have done a UG degree BCA can apply for the MCA program in ICDOEL. They must have studied Mathematics as the main subject in UG / 12th level. Selection is based on an entrance test score.
MMC: Students who have completed bachelor’s in any stream with 50% can apply for MMC (Master of Mass Communication) Students shall have studied English as the main subject.
PG Diploma: Any Graduates with a minimum of 50% can apply for PG Diploma Courses at ICDEOL.
ICDEOL Himachal Pradesh University Fees Structure
Courses |
Total Fees |
BA |
INR 10,070 |
BCA |
INR 38,820 |
MBA |
INR 60,000 |
MA |
INR 13,280 |
M.Com |
INR 14,880 |
MSc |
INR 13,680 |
MCA |
INR 1.59 Lakhs |
PG Diploma |
INR 20,000 |
Diploma |
INR 20,400 |
ICDEOL Himachal Pradesh University Admission / Application Process
ICDEOL will offer admission to the UG, PG and Diploma courses based on merit marks in the qualifying exam except for the MCA course. Students willing to get admission in MCA have to sit for a university-based PG entrance test. Based on the score acquired in the entrance exam, MCA admissions will be given. ICDEOL conducts an offline application process, students required to download the form through the official website
In order to take admission in ICDEOL, applicants have to follow the steps mentioned below:
How to apply?
Course | Fees | Duration |
---|---|---|
MBA - Finance | 61200 | 2 years |
BCA - Computer Science | 36940 | 3 years |
BA - History | 12470 | 3 years |
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International Centre for Distance Education and Open Learning
Himachal Pradesh University
Summer Hill,
Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India
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