Anna University, Centre for Distance Education -[CDE], Chennai

Ans. Yes, students enrolled in Anna University distance education must have at least 50% attendance in an academic year. The attendance requirement must be fully filled by the student for appearing for the end semester (annual) examinations. Students who fail to fulfill the attendance criteria will have to repeat the concerned semester. Therefore, at least 50% attendance is required from each student at the distance education University. 

Ans. No, students who wish to confirm their seat will have to pay the course fee at the time of admission. This program fee must be paid in the form of a Demand Draft. The demand draft must be sent directly to the university address. 

Ans. Aspirants in the last semester of their qualifying degree cannot apply at Anna University distance education. It is one of the conditions that an aspirant must fulfill at the time of admission. Therefore, candidates with a provisional or degree certificate along with all semester mark sheets can only apply for the distance education University. 

Ans. Yes, the Center for Distance Education degree at Anna University is valid at Anna University. Moreover, degrees obtained from Anna University distance education are UGC and DEB-approved. Therefore, making the degrees acceptable worldwide. 

Ans. Yes, candidates who want to push two degrees simultaneously, can do so. They can pursue a degree in distance education and another in a full-time physical mode. However, for Anna University distance education students must meet the attendance criteria to appear for the annual exams. 

Ans. There are a total of six regional centers of Anna University Distance Education which are located in these districts: Tamil Nadu: 1. Chennai, 2. Coimbatore, 3.Trichy, 4.Madurai, 5.Nagercoil, 6.Villupuram. 

Ans. Aspirants with AMIE or similar MHRD-approved qualifications can apply for the MBA or MCA degree program of Anna University Distance Education. Moreover, along with the qualification, the student must have at least 2 years of experience after obtaining the AMIE or similar certificate. If the student meets the work experience eligibility criteria, they can apply for the professional courses at Anna University Distance Education. 

Ans. Yes, Anna University distance education has established study centers for students with libraries and various facilities. Students can also access their study material from the respective study centers of the Open University. Candidates can collect their study material from their respective study centers, upon intimation. 

Ans. To pursue an MBA from Anna University Distance Education, a student must appear for DEET or TANCET. The specializations offered in the MBA program are as follows:

• General Management, 
• Technology Management, 
• Marketing Management, 
• Human Resource Management, 
• Financial Services Management, 
• Health Services Management, 
• Hospitality and Tourism Management, 
• Operations Management. 

Ans. Getting admission into Anna University Distance Education without any entrance exam is possible. It is because of the admissions to the Masters Of Science program in the university. The admissions are based on the marks secured in the qualifying examination at the time of admission. Students must attach valid proof of mark sheet and certificate at the time of admission itself to avoid rejections. 

Ans. No, Anna University distance education does not offer any diploma or certificate courses under its distance education center. This is because the Distance Education Center already provides various professionals and programs with great specializations. 

Ans. The paper consists of 100 objective type questions in a duration of 2 hours. Each question will have 4 options. Candidates have to choose the correct answer and shade the appropriate circle against the question in the answer sheet with pencil/ballpoint pen (black or blue). Each correct answer is worth 1 mark, and there are no negative marks.

Ans. There are six study centers. These are located in Chennai, Madurai, Nagercoil, Coimbatore, Trichy, and Villupuram. It is necessary to attend at least 50% of the contact classes to be eligible for the end semester examination.

Ans. You will be allowed to change your study center as long as the specialization you have applied for is offered by the new study center. You need to submit a change of study center form to the CDE office before the contact classes start.

Ans. Yes, the theory and practical courses are of 100 marks. This comprises 20 marks for continuous internal assessment and 80 marks for the end-semester examinations.