Centre for Distance and Online Learning (CDOE) formerly known as University School of Open Learning (USOL) is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. It commenced its journey in the year 1971 as the Directorate of Correspondence Courses to embrace the lofty mission to take the reach of quality education beyond the four walls of the University. From being an undergraduate institute in its initial phase, it grew to become a leading and popular Open and Distance Learning Institute. Today, it is fully equipped to cater to the ever-evolving needs and expectations of 21st-century learners.
CDOE offers a wide range of courses: Traditional Undergraduate courses and Postgraduate courses, Professional courses, Job-oriented courses, Skill-based courses, Market-driven courses, and some Value-oriented courses. The method of instruction includes printed study material, in Self Learning Mode, Personal Contact Program, Response Sheets, Assignments, Video, and Audio content on selected topics, and Dissertations/Projects in selected courses. It also organizes Regional and National Seminars / Webinar and Special Lecture Series etc.