FAQ & ANSWERS

Which is the latest regulation by UGC-DEB regarding ODL programmes by HEIs ?

University Grants Commission (Open and Distance Learning ProgrammesandOnline Programmes) Regulations 2020. Please find the details in the link Click Here


Whether the Degrees obtained through ODL mode is equivalent to the Degrees obtained through conventional mode ?

Degrees at UG & PG level in conformity with UGC notification on SpecificationofDegrees, 2014 and PG diplomas awarded through Distance Learningmodeand/orOnline mode by Higher Educational Institutions, recognized by the Commissionunder the regulations, shall be treated as equivalent to the correspondingawardsof the Degrees at UG & PG level and PG diplomas offered through conventional mode. Please find the link for UGC Notification Click Here


What is the meaning of ODL ?

Open and Distance Learning (ODL) is a mode of providing flexible learningopportunities by overcoming separation of teacher and learner usingavarietyofmedia, including print, electronic, online and occasional interactive face-to-facemeetings with the learners or Learner Support Services to deliver teaching-learningexperiences, including practical or work experiences.


When was Alagappa University established ?

Alagappa University was established by an Act of the Tamil Nadu State Legis laturein 1985.


Is Alagappa University recognized by the UGC?

Yes. Alagappa University is recognized by the UGC.


Whether Alagappa University is a Private University ?

No. Alagappa University is a State Government University. The University has emerged from the galaxy of institutions initially foundedduring1950`s by Padma Bhushan Dr.RM.Alagappa Chettiar (06.04.1909 - 05.04.1957).Please find more details in the link Click Here


Where is Alagappa University situated ?

Alagappa University is situated at Karaikudi, Sivaganga District, Tamil NaduState.


What is the current NAAC accreditation status ?

Alagappa University is Accredited with A+ grade (CGPA 3.64) in the 3rd cycle of assessment during 2017.


What are the other credentials of Alagappa University ?
  • UGC-Category-1
  • NIRF Rank 28 (University category)
  • 401-500 Band in World Times Higher Education (THE) Ranking

When was the Directorate of Distance education (DDE) established?

DDE was established in 1992 at Alagappa University.


Where is Alagappa University situated ?

Alagappa University is situated at Karaikudi, Sivaganga District, Tamil NaduState.


Is it necessary for Distance Education students to visit Karaikudi for studying?

Not necessary. Student can study sitting at home or anywhere convenient. However, there are certain programmes, for which practical sessions or similaractivities are compulsory, for which students have to attend the PCPtheoryclasses/ practicals/ labs / units at Alagappa University Karaikudi (about 2-3 weeks).


Whether the Distance Education programmes of offer are recognized by the UGC?

Yes. The DDE programmes of offer are recognized by the UGC from time to time

  • DEC accorded Ex-Post Facto approval for 108 programmes with effect from1995. (F.No.DEC/AU/KKD/TN/4425/2008, dated 24.11.2009)
  • DEC accorded recognition to programmess valid for 3 years (2010-11 to 2012-13). (F.No.DEC/Recog/2010/2289, dated 04.08.2010)
  • DEB granted recognition for programmes 2013-14 (F.No.UGC/DEB/Recog./2013/1252-1256, Dt.20.08.2013) and for 2014-15 (F.No.UGC/DEB/AU/TN/2013/7177-7181, Dt.27.05.2014)
  • DEB accorded recognition on 12.02.2018.(Gazette notification F.No 1-8-2017(CPP-II)
  • DEB granted approval for programmes on 08.05.2019 (F.No.74-2/2018 (DEB-I)


What is the Territorial Jurisdiction norms of the HEI offering ODL programmes?

A University established or incorporated by or under a State Act shall offer programmes in Open and Distance Learning mode and operate all other relatedactivities only within the territorial jurisdiction allotted to it under its Act andinnocase beyond the territory of the state of its location


What is CIQA?

Centre for Internal Quality Assurance‖ (CIQA) is a Centre establishedat DDEbyAlagappa for ensuring the quality of programmes being offered in DistanceLearning mode. CIQA Annual Reports are available at University website.


How many programmes have been offered under Distance Educationmode?

71 programmes (Certificate-8, Diploma-4, UG-16, PG-43). Please find the details in the link https://alagappauniversity.ac.in/modules/DDE/prospectus_view.php?id=4


What is the fee for different programmes under Distance Education mode?

Please find the details in the link Click Here


What are the norms for admission to Distance Education programmes?

A Learner residing in any part of the Country may enroll in any programmebeingoffered by a Higher Educational Institution recognised by the Commissionfor offering programme under Distance Learning mode provided that the Higher Educational Institution shall conduct all activities such as admissions, contact programmes, examinations etc. for learner strictly within the territorial jurisdictionofthe Higher Educational Institution as specified in the regulation.


How do a student seek admission in Alagappa University Distance programmes?

Student(s) can seek admission in person or through University websiteintheDDEof University itself at Karaikudi as direct students. Candidates can also enroll through authorized Learning Support Centres(LSCs)There are two sessions of admission; (i) Jul-Aug, (ii) Jan-Feb every year. Please find the online link for admission Click Here


Whether Alagappa University admits students through any franchisemode?

No. Alagappa University never encourages such franchise mode of admission.


Is there any age restriction in joining programmes offered by Distance Education?

No, there is no age restriction for admission, provided that a minimumqualificationrequired for admission is to be fulfilled.


What is the meaning of LSC?

LSC means a centre established/recognised by the Higher Educational Institutionfor advising, counselling, providing interface between the teachers andthelearners, rendering any academic & other related service and assistancerequired.


What are the Learning Support Centres addresses and contact numbers?

Please find the details in the link Click Here


What is the meaning of SLM?

: Self-Learning Material (SLM) for Distance Learning mode means andincludescontents in the form of course material, whether print or in e- form, whichisinteralia self-explanatory, self-contained, self-directed at the learner, andamenableto self-evaluation, and enables the learner to acquire the prescribedlevel of learning in a course of study, but does not include text-books or guide-books.


Whether the students admitted get hard copies of SLM?

Yes. Admitted students will get hard copies of SLM. Direct students will get the SLM from the University through post or inperson. Learning Support centre students will get the SLM through their LearningCentres.


Is there any SLM material as soft copies available in the University website?

Yes. Please find the link Click Here


Is there any e-Resources support to the admitted students?

Yes available. Please find them in the link Click Here


What is the meaning of Programme Project Report (PPR)

A Programme Project Report (PPR) of a Higher Educational Institutionisadocument prepared to introduce a new programme, which includes detailsof (a)programme objectives and outcomes, (b) nature of target group of learners, (c)appropriateness of the programme with quality assurance for acquiringspecificSkills, (d) programme content designing and developing, (e) cost estimatesfordevelopment of the programme, (f) admission, delivery and evaluationnorms.


When and where will be the PCP conducted for admitted students?

Please find the updates in the University website from time to time inthelinkhttps://alagappauniversity.ac.in/modules/DDE/notification_PCP.php


When and where will be the End Semester Examinations conducted?

Please find the updates in the University website from time to time inthelinkhttps://alagappauniversity.ac.in/modules/examinations/examSchedule.php


Whether students of Distance Education programmes of the Universityareallowedto write examinations in exam centres situated outside Tamil Nadu?

No. In compliance to the UGC notification, the Exam centres situatedoutsidetheState of Tamil Nadu were closed down since 2015-16


What is the communication postal address of the Controller of Examinations?

The Controller of Examinations, Alagappa University, Karaikudi-630003, TamilNadu


What is the e-mail address of the Controller of Examinations?

coe@alagappauniversity.ac.in


What is the fee & procedure for Examination, duplicate certificate, re-valuationetc?

Please find the details in the link Click Here


What is the link to make online payment for Examination fee?

Please find the link Click Here


How can I see the results of my examination appeared?

Results are published in the University website. Please find the link Click Here


Whom to approach for Transcript, Re-valuation, Duplicate Certificateetc?

Apply to the Controller of examinations with necessary fee


How can the students get semester mark cards / consolidated mark cards?

Direct students will get their mark cards dispatched fromthe Universitybypost. Learning Support Centre students can get their mark cards through their Centres.


How can the completed students get provisional / Degree Certificate?

Direct students will get their certificates dispatched from the University bypost. Learning Support Centre students can get their certificates through their Centres.


I have completed my Distance programme, but not received certificates. Why?

If a student has pending in the payment of tuition fee, the certificates arewithheld;on the receipt of pending tuition fee, the certificates are dispatched accordingly


How to get PSTM Certificate?

If a student completed a distance program in this University in Tamil medium, suchstudents may apply to the DDE for Persons Studied in Tamil Medium(PSTM)certificate through the Directorate of Distance Education


Whether DDE UG/PG completed students need to apply & pay fee toget Degree?

Since the Degree/Convocation fee is already collected along with examfee, thereisno need to apply & pay fee again


I am a Distance Education student, employed / in higher studies. How to get genuineness certificate?

Please find the link Click Here


What is the time slot for phone enquiry?

On working days (Monday to Friday), 10.30 am to 1.30 pm& 2.30 pmto5.30pm.


What is the contact number for enquiry related to general aspects?

(+91) 4565 223410.


What is the contact for enquiry related to Tuition fee (2nd & 3rd Year)?

(+91) 4565 223425. dde.fee2.3@alagappauniversity.ac.in


What is the contact for enquiry related to Self-Learning materials (SLM)/Books?

(+91) 4565 223405. dde.books@alagappauniversity.ac.in


What is the contact number for enquiry related to Mark cards /Provisional /Degree?

(+91) 4565 223125, (+91) 4565 223170, (+91) 4565 223175


What is the postal address of the Directorate of Distance Education (DDE)?

The Director, Directorate of Distance Education (DDE), Alagappa UniversityKaraikudi - 630004, Tamil Nadu


What is the e-mail, Fax, Phone contact of the Director of Distance Education ?

  • Director Office : (+91) 4565 223401
  • Director : (+91) 4565 223400
  • Fax : (+91) 4565 225216
  • E-mail : dde@alagappauniversity.ac.in


What is the Grievance Redressal Mechanism for Distance Education students?

  • Level 1 : Lodging the grievance either through post or through email dde.grievances@alagappauniversity.ac.in
  • Level 2 : Lodging the grievance to the Student Grievance Redressal Committee(SGRC) portal available at University website.
  • Level 3 : Lodging the issue to the e-Samadhaan portal available at UGCwebsite.


How to reach Karaikudi?

  • By Road : Karaikudi is well connected with buses from neighbouring citiessuchasMadurai (80 km), Tiruchirappalli (100 km), Dindigul (100 km), Rameshwaram(14
  • By Train : There are daily express trains from Chennai Egmore (MS) toKaraikudi (KKDI). In addition, daily passenger trains operate between Tiruchirappalli (TPJ) andKaraikudi. Distance between Karaikudi Junction and University is just 1km.
  • By Air : Nearby airports are Madurai (IMX) and Tiruchirappalli (TRZ). It takesabout 90minutes from the airport to reach the University by car.