SDE UOC Course Admission 2026: Dates, Fees, Eligibility, Application Process, Selection Criteria

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School of Distance Education of University of Calicut Admission 2025 is ongoing for PG admission. The college offers a total of 26 programs, 14 of which are UG courses, while 12 are PG courses. Calicut University Distance Education also offers an MBA apart from these courses. 8 BA courses and 2 B.Com courses are also offered as open stream courses.

Calicut University Distance Education provides popular undergraduate programs such as BA, B.Com, and BBA. Admission to these programs is based on merit. A candidate applying to these programs needs to have passed (10+2) from a recognized board.

SDE UOC offers the most popular postgraduate programs, including MA, M.Com, and M.Sc.Candidates should hold a relevant bachelor’s programme and have an aggregate of at least 45-50% in the qualifying examination. Admission to these postgraduate programmes is also merit-based.

At SDE UOC, the entire process of admission to UG or PG distance education programs is fully online. Applications are processed completely on a merit basis, i.e., there is no entrance test except for a few course programs like MBA (CUMAT).

Calicut University Distance Education Admission Highlights

Given below are the important admission highlights of Calicut University Distance Education.

Particulars Details
College Name SDE UOC
Formerly known as Institute of Correspondence Courses & Continuing Education
Courses offered Undergraduate and Postgraduate
Admission Merit-based
Admission Process 2025 Ongoing
Total Students UG: 44804 | PG: 8727
Official Website SDE UOC

Calicut University Distance Education Important Dates 2025

Here is a table with the important dates of Calicut University SDE.

Events Dates
Last date for PG admission through the Single Window 08 Sept, 2025
Closing Date of Admission for Session PGCAP 2025 [MA] Sep 08, 2025
Closing Date of Admission for Session PGCAP 2025 [M.Sc] Sep 08, 2025
Closing Date of Admission for Session PGCAP 2025 [M.Com] Sep 08, 2025

Calicut University Distance Education UG Admissions 2025

The undergraduate programs offered by Calicut University include BA, B.Com, BBA, and B.Sc programs. The particulars, including eligibility, duration of the program, and selection process, are as given in the table below:

Course Specialization Duration Eligibility Selection Criteria
BA English 3 years Candidates must have passed HSE (10+2) from Kerala State Board or any other equivalent examination. Merit Based
Malayalam
Hindi
Sanskrit
Afsal-Ul-Ulama
History
Economics
Political Science
Philosophy
Sociology
Arabic Candidates must have passed secondary examination (10th) or any other equivalent examination with Arabic as a subject
B.Sc Mathematics 3 years Candidate must have passed HSE (10+2) from Kerala State Board or any other equivalent examination with Mathematics as a subject
B.Com - 3 years Candidates must have passed HSE(10+2) with at least one commerce subject.
BBA - 3 Years A 10+2 passing certificate

Calicut University Distance Education MBA Admissions 2025

Calicut University provides admission to eligible candidates to the MBA program. The eligibility for an MBA degree is a bachelor’s degree in any field. The course highlights are as follows:

Duration 2 years
Type Distance Learning
Basic Eligibility Criteria UG degree in any field
Basic Admission Criteria Entrance-based CUMAT

Eligibility

For MBA, any candidate with a UG degree in any field with at least 50% marks is required. Those who are eligible must appear for the entrance exam.

Selection Process

To be eligible for the MBA program, candidates must appear for CUMAT, i.e, Calicut University Management Aptitude Test, and are given admission on the basis of marks scored in the same.

Calicut University Distance Education PG Admissions 2025

The postgraduate programs offered by Calicut University include MA, M.Com, MBA, and M.Sc. The particulars, including eligibility, duration of the program, and selection process, are as given in the table below:

Course Specializations Duration Eligibility Selection Criteria
MA English 2 years Candidates must have completed their graduation. (B.A) Merit Based
Malayalam
Hindi
Sanskrit
History
Economics
Political Science
Philosophy
Sociology
Arabic
M.Sc Mathematics 2 years The candidate must have completed graduation. (B.Sc) Merit Based
M.Com 2 years Candidates must have completed Graduation. (B.Com/BBA) Merit Based

How to Apply for Calicut University Distance Education 2025

To apply for any UG course or PG course at Calicut University Distance Education, candidates need to apply online on their website. Then submit the printout of the filled application form to the college with enclosing the required documents. The steps are:

  1. Log in to the website of the School of Distance Education.
  2. Go to online registration.
  3. Click Sign Up and enter the details of your Aadhaar Card, E-Mail, and Mobile Number.
  4. After successful registration, Sign In using your Aadhaar card number and email ID.
  5. Select the course and fill in the required details.
  6. Upload your photo in JPEG format and select Submit.
  7. Then, you will be directed to the payment window. Pay the required amount. (The fees must be paid online only.)
  8. After successful payment, take a printout of the application form.
  9. Send the application form with required documents to the Director, School of Distance Education, University of Calicut, Calicut University, P.O., Malappuram-673635.
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Documents Required to be submitted with the UG Application

  • Original Challan receipt for the required fees.
  • Original Transfer Certificate of the last institute studied,
  • Original and self-attested copies of Qualifying Certificate and Mark lists.
  • Self-attested copy of SSLC/Equivalent for proof of Age and Date of Birth
  • Copy of Aadhaar Card.
  • Community Certificate, if eligible for relaxation on the basis of cast.
  • Those who do not avail the facility of spot admission should enclose a self-addressed envelope (without a stamp) of size 30cm x 25 cm.
  • Those who have completed Plus Two through the National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) should submit an Equivalency Certificate issued by the University of Calicut.
  • Visually challenged candidates should submit a Medical Certificate.
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Documents Required to be submitted with PG Application

  • Original Challan receipt for the required fees.
  • Original Transfer Certificate of the last institute studied,
  • Original and self-attested copies of Qualifying Certificate and Mark lists (degrees)
  • Self-attested copy of SSLC/Equivalent for proof of Age and Date of Birth.
  • Community Certificate, if eligible for relaxation on the basis of cast.
  • Those who do not avail the facility of spot admission should enclose a self-addressed envelope (without a stamp) of size 30cm x 25 cm.
  • Those who have completed a Degree from Universities outside Kerala should submit an equivalency certificate obtained from the University of Calicut.
  • Visually challenged candidates should submit a Medical Certificate.
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For Spot Admission

The Calicut University Distance Education Centre also provides candidates with the option of Spot Admission. For this, candidates can submit their applications along with all the required documents directly in SDE. They should remit INR 60/- as spot admission fees. The original certificates of these candidates will be returned on the same day after verification.

Calicut University Distance Education Scholarship 2025

Students belonging to SC/ST/OEC are exempted from the payment of tuition fees and examination fees only if they are not employed in the Government, Quasi-Government, or Public Services. These students need to submit their duly required documents with the application form at the time of admission to avail concession fees.

Visually challenged candidates are also exempted from the payment of all types of special fees and examination fees on submission of a medical certificate.

Calicut University Distance Education 2025 FAQs

Ques. Can SDE UOC students later be able to transfer to regular courses?

Ans. No, distance education and regular education are considered entirely different streams for SDE UOC. However, students are free to apply to regular programs through the regular admission process, assuming they are eligible. Distance credits cannot be transferred to full-time courses.

Ques. Does Calicut University Distance Education provide study material?

Ans. Yes, Calicut University Distance Education Centre provides study material. The study material could be found both online and offline.

  • Online- You can find the PDFs of study material on the School of Distance Education website under Student Zone -> Study Material option. From there, you can select your course and subject for which you want your study material.
  • Offline- You can find copies of the study material at the Learner Support Centers.

Ques. Can we select the examination centre of our preference for exams?

Ans. Yes, you can select the centre of your choice for SDE UOC examinations from the given list of centres at the time of admission. However, the option once selected as the centre will not be changed later on.

Ques. In what mode, SDE UOC typically conduct its exams for its distance programs?

Ans. SDE UOC exams take place offline at specified centres across Kerala (and in some states elsewhere). The exam schedule is released well ahead of time on the university's official portal. The assessments comprise both theory and assignments.

Ques. Are the degree programs offered by SDE UOC valid for government employment and higher studies?

Ans. Yes, the degrees awarded by the SDE UOC are approved by UGC DEB. This means that the degrees are valid for government job applications, as well as higher studies in India or abroad. A number of alumni have benefited from these qualifications for both employment and higher studies.

Ques. What provisions does SDE UOC make for doubt resolution of distance learning students?

Ans. The Calicut University Distance Education organizes contact classes and interactive sessions periodically, where students can solve doubts regarding the subjects. Students can also approach the faculty through online portals and support helplines. This ensures that students do not feel disconnected from faculty regarding guidance.

SDE UOC Upcoming Important Dates 2026

Important Events

EventsDates
Admission Timeline [M.Sc]
Ongoing
Jun 04, 2026 - Jun 19, 2026

Important Events

EventsDates
Admission Timeline [M.Com]
Ongoing
Jun 04, 2026 - Jun 19, 2026

Important Events

EventsDates
Admission Timeline [M.Sc]
Ongoing
Jun 04, 2026 - Jun 19, 2026
Admission Timeline [M.Com]
Ongoing
Jun 04, 2026 - Jun 19, 2026

Expired Events

EventsDates
Admission Timeline [B.Com]
May 27, 2026 - Jun 09, 2026
Admission Timeline [BA]
May 27, 2026 - Jun 09, 2026
Admission Timeline [BBA/BBM]
May 27, 2026 - Jun 09, 2026

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