Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education & Research (MAHER), Institute of Distance Education was recognized by the Indira Gandhi Open University in the year 2011. The Institute is located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
MAHER-IDE offers 5 undergraduate and 4 postgraduate courses. The Institute also offers 3 Diploma and 4 PG Diploma courses. Each undergraduate and postgraduate program has its own specializations. Most UG courses are of three years duration, while PG courses are of two years. The Diploma and PG Diploma courses are of one year each.
Name of the University | Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education & Research, Institute of Distance Education |
University Type | State |
Basic Admission Criteria | Merit based admission for the majority of the courses. Entrance based admission for MBA & MCA – CMAT conducted by AICTE. |
Application Mode | Both Online & Offline |
Name of the Entrance | CMAT 2021 (MBA & MCA) |
Entrance Mode | Online |
Counselling | National |
Scholarship | Yes |
Admission into the undergraduate courses of MAHER, IDE is based on merit in the qualifying examination. The minimum eligibility required of the candidate is passing 10+2/HSCE in the relevant stream with the necessary minimum marks. In the case of B.C.A, lateral entry into the second year is also possible if the candidate fulfills the criteria.
Admission based on merit will be conducted in the admission centers announced by the University. The spot admission will require the candidates to bring attested copies of the qualifying mark sheets for submission. After getting the seal of the spot admission center coordinator, candidates shall be admitted into the course.
For applying, candidates must first obtain the Application form along with the Prospectus. They can send this through the post to the Director, IDE with the necessary fees and required documents. Candidates can also apply online but the payment of fees shall be done through Demand Draft only. The application must reach the IDE office.
Course Name | Specialisations | Minimum eligibility | Selection criteria |
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B.A. | Indian Administration | Passed in 10+2 Candidates must have completed 17 years of age on or before December 31st of the year of admission. | Merit in the qualifying examination |
Tamil | |||
English | |||
History | |||
Economics | |||
Public Administration | |||
Sociology | |||
Philosophy | |||
B.Com | |||
B.B.A | |||
B.Sc. | Computer Science | 10+2 with Mathematics | |
Mathematics (with computer application) | |||
Hotel Administration & Hospitality | 10+2 | ||
B.C.A | 10+2 with Mathematics For Lateral entry to 2nd year – 3 years Diploma in CSE/ EEE/ ECE by the DTE, Govt of Tamil Nadu OR Any other equivalent Diploma |
Institute of Distance Education conducts its admission process on the basis of merit for most courses. For other courses, candidates may have to clear the concerned entrance examination. Candidates must have a degree in the relevant stream to be considered for admission.
For merit-based admission, the Institute follows the same procedure as the UG courses. Candidates will have to appear for spot admission along with the necessary documents. For M.B.A and M.C.A, candidates must clear CMAT organized by AICTE. CMAT is an online test conducted at the National level for management courses.
IDE follows the same application process for both PG and UG courses. Candidates can either apply online or offline. If sending by post, candidates must send the filled in form along with the necessary documents so as to reach IDE within the stipulated time. Online admission can be done on the official website of MAHER University. For both methods, fees must be paid through Demand Draft/Challan.
The eligibility & selection criteria for PG courses:
Course Name | Specialisations | Minimum eligibility | Selection criteria |
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M.A. | Indian Administration | Any graduate Degree | Merit in the qualifying examination |
M.Sc. | Computer Science | Any graduate degree with Maths in 10+2/ B.Sc. Computer Science/ BCA | |
Mathematics | B.Sc. in Mathematics | ||
Information Technology | Any graduate degree with Maths in 10+2/ B.Sc. Computer/ Information Technology/ Science/ Software Engineering/ BCA | ||
M.C.A | Computer Application | Any graduate degree with Maths in 10+2/ BCA/ B.Sc. Computer Science with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) Lateral entry to 2nd year – BCA/ B.Sc Computer Science/ any degree with PGDCA of any recognized University | CMAT |
MBA | Business Administration | Any degree with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) | |
Marketing | |||
Finance | |||
Human Resource | |||
System | |||
Logistics & Supply Chain | |||
Telecom | |||
Tourism & Travel | |||
Shipping & Port | |||
Hospital Management |
Institute of Distance Education under MAHER University also offers Diploma and PG Diploma courses. Admissions into both these courses are on the basis of merit. The minimum eligibility criterion for PG Diploma is graduation in any degree, while Diploma courses only require 10+2 in any stream or equivalent.
The University will conduct spot admission at the admission centres for the Diploma courses. Candidates must bring the relevant documents for completing the admission process.
Candidates can apply for these programs through both offline and online modes. Offline application forms must reach the IDE office within June 30, along with the necessary documents. Online application can be done on the University website. Candidates must remember to enclose the receipt of Demand Draft /Challan with the filled in form as proof of payment.
The eligibility & selection criteria for PG Diploma & Diploma courses:
Course name | Specialisations | Minimum eligibility | Selection criteria |
---|---|---|---|
PG Diploma | Computer Application (PGDCA) | Any graduate Degree | Merit in the qualifying examination |
Marketing | |||
Management (PGDPM) | |||
Software Project Management (PGDSPM) | |||
Service Marketing Management (PGDSMM) | |||
Diploma | Food & Nutrition (DFN) | 10+2 in any stream/ Equivalent from a recognized board | |
Food Preservation Technology (DPT) | |||
Hotel Administration & Hospitality (DHAH) |
The application process for Institute of Distance Education is both offline and online. For offline application,
For online application
Candidates must pay the necessary fees (tuition fees, application fees as well as any other fee prescribed by the University) through a Demand Draft or Challan. The receipt of the payment must be attached along with the form. Payment method for both online and offline application is same.
Documents that must be enclosed:
The filled in form and documents must be sent to the following address:
Director
Institute of Distance Education, MAHER
Chennai, 600 078
The SC/ST students belonging to the state of Tamil Nadu can avail various scholarships given by the State or the Central Govt. The Institute of Distance Education will reimburse the scholarship amount after receiving the amount from the Govt.
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Course | Fees | Eligibility | Action |
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MBA 13 Courses | ₹8,000 - 12,500 (1st Year Fees) | Graduation | |
M.Sc 3 Courses | ₹3,000 - 10,000 (1st Year Fees) | Graduation | |
B.Sc 3 Courses | ₹3,000 - 8,000 (1st Year Fees) | 10+2 | |
BBA 1 Course | ₹2,500 (1st Year Fees) | 10+2 | |
BCA 1 Course | ₹5,000 (1st Year Fees) | 10+2 | |
BA 8 Courses | ₹2,500 - 3,000 (1st Year Fees) | 10+2 | |
PG Diploma 1 Course | ₹4,000 (Total Fees) | Graduation | |
Diploma 3 Courses | ₹4,000 - 5,000 (Total Fees) | - | |
PG Diploma 3 Courses | ₹4,250 - 5,000 (Total Fees) | Graduation | |
B.Com 1 Course | ₹2,500 (1st Year Fees) | 10+2 |
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