Click it and Unblock the Notifications
Type of College
Accreditation & Recognition
Established
Affiliation
About Institute of Distance Education, University of Kerala
Institute of Distance Education, University of Kerala, Palayam (Dist. Thiruvananthapuram) is established in 1976 as a teaching and research department of the University of Kerala, and managed by Department of Higher Education, Govt. of Kerala.
The college is a centre of distance learning education mode. Also, the school is located on the University Senate Campus, at Palayam, Thiruvananthapuram
It is one of the premier constituent unit of University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram established to impart & provide in the field of higher education for the deserving candidates and prove to be a milestone on the part of progress.
The college is self-affiliated with University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram and it is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) under section 2(f) & 12(B) under Act, 1956.
It is re-accredited by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with "A" Grade and it is also recognized by Distance Education Bureau (Bureau of University Grants Commission).
The aim of the college is to provide quality education to the disadvantaged sections including women and senior citizen, to promote career advancement by encouraging diversification and updating of knowledge and to provide training in softer and technical skills.
It is a co-educational government Institute, providing a regular course in which is located in the rural part of Thiruvananthapuram played a pioneering role in the field of higher education.
The college had received many awards and accolades at a city, state and national level for their educational advancements also received the numbers of achievements awards in the field of sports and curricular activities under the University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram.
The college offers three years undergraduate courses and offers two years of postgraduate course in Arts, Commerce, Science and Management streams with various specializations under the University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram. It also offers Add-On courses.
University examinations of different courses, examinations conducted by the University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, and various other examinations are held in the college premises.
Objectives:
- To provide quality education to the disadvantaged sections including women and senior citizens
- To promote career advancement by encouraging diversification and updating of knowledge
- To provide training in softer and technical skills
- To participate in human resource development
- To make learning a life-long, ever enjoyable experience
- The college has a vibrant campus life with a wide range of opportunities to fill your free time
- The college has an impressive and pollution-free campus with panoramic green surroundings, elegant landscaping and beautiful flower-beds
- The college has separate individual departments for all subjects with young, dynamic faculty and non-teaching staff and with good results
- The college has the most eminent Faculty members and they are really well qualified, experienced and truly committed towards enhancement and development of the students
- The college has well-equipped with modern facilities like library, laboratory, classrooms, computer lab, seminar halls, multipurpose halls, playground etc.
- A sufficient number of classrooms with varying sizes are made available for the smooth conduct of different classes in the college
- The college has a library with a good number of books (both text and reference) on various subjects to meet the needs of the students as well as the teachers with reading room facility. Daily Newspapers and selected journals are also regularly subscribed
- State of the Art Laboratories with sufficient space and all the necessary equipment are made available to various departments
- The college has taken up the responsibility of imparting necessary, effective and practical education to the students so that they can reach great heights and attain maximum achievements in their life
- Internet facilities may be availed by the students and teachers as per their needs
- The Transportation facility is available for students
- The college has a significant presence in the field of research. A number of major & minor research projects are awarded to the faculty members by the UGC and other bodies
- The college has a large playground with well-equipment for different sports like Cricket, Football, Volleyball, Hockey, Badminton and so on
- A medical facility has been available in the college for the benefit of the students
- State Government and Central Government offers a number of scholarships to the meritorious students and the students belonging to SC / ST / OBC
- The institution has provided ICT facilities like computers, projectors, audio-visual gadgets, scanners and printers to the departments and also other aids and a huge number of availability of books for effective delivery of curriculum and for inculcating the knowledge of the subject
- A special complaint cell (Sexual Harassment Cell) has been formed for the female students in the college. Students can directly complain orally or by written application to the head of the cell. Apart from this, Ragging is strictly prohibited on the college campus
- To sharpen the skill of students and their personality development, various curricular and extra-curricular activities are the regular features of the institution
- The college Unit NSS Wing performs different type of social services within and outside of the area
- The college also organizes workshops, seminars, and conferences for improving teaching skills and methodology
- The college consists Women Cell to help female students. This cell helps and guides girls to sort out from their personal problem and avoid them from any harassment
| Streams | Mode | Duration | Eligibilty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Post Graduate Diploma In Communication & Journalism | Correspondence | 2 Years | |
| Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application | Full Time | ||
| Post Graduate Diploma In Health & Hospital Administration | Correspondence | 1 Year | |
| Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management | Full Time | 1 Year | |
| Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing Management | Full Time | 1 Year |
| Streams | Mode | Duration | Eligibilty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Commerce In Finance | Correspondence | 2 Years |
| Streams | Mode | Duration | Eligibilty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science in Computer Science | Full Time | 3 Years | 10+2 |
| Master of Science in Computer Science | Full Time | 2 Years | B.Sc |
| Streams | Mode | Duration | Eligibilty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor Of Arts in Economics | Full Time | 3 Years | |
| Bachelor Of Arts in English | Full Time | 3 Years | |
| Master of Arts in Economics | Full Time | 2 Years | |
| Master of Arts in English | Full Time | 2 Years | B.A |
| Master of Arts in Hindi | Full Time | 2 Years | B.A |
| Master of Arts in History | Full Time | 2 Years | B.A |
| Master of Arts in Islamic History | Full Time | 2 Years | B.A |
| Master of Arts in Music | Full Time | 2 Years | B.A |
| Master of Arts in Philosophy | Full Time | 2 Years | B.A |
| Master of Arts in Political Science | Full Time | 2 Years | B.A |
| Master of Arts in Sanskrit | Correspondence | 2 Years |
- Internet
- Auditorium
- Classroom
- Placement
- Scholarship
- Workshop
- Wi-Fi
- Playground
- Curricular Activities
- Reading Rooms
- Multipurpose Hall
- N.S.S.
- Medical Facility
- Counseling Centre
- Common Rooms
- Students Aid Fund
- Computer Lab
- Anti Ragging
- Women Cell
- Anti-Sexual Harassment Committee
- Public Transportation
- Soft Skills Training