Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), the leviathan with 500+ programmes and 3 million plus students, was found to be at the No.1 position in a recent rating of Distance Learning Institutes.
Top 20 Distance Learning Universities in India:
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University of Mumbai |
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Maulana Azad National Urdu University |
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Dr B.R.Ambedkar Open University |
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Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University |
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Netaji Subhas Open University |
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Osmania University |
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Shivaji University |
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M.P. Bhoj (Open) University |
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Maharishi Dayanand University |
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University of Delhi |
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Acharya Nagarjuna University |
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SNDT - Women's University |
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Pros and Cons of Distance Learning:
Disadvantages:
- No Direct Contact with Faculty
- Overdependence on Technology
- Lack of Discipline
- It can get Lonely
- Not All Courses are Available/ Taught
- Not Valued by all Employers
Advantages:
- Allows you to pursue studies along with a job
- Distance Learning is more affordable
- Time and place as per your comfort
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More acceptances by employers
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Also Read:
List of Distance Education Universities in India