Directorate of Distance Education

Annamalai University

Chidambaram-608002

About University

The Annamalai University is a unitary, teaching and residential university. It was founded by the munificence of the farsighted and noble hearted philanthropist and patron of letters the late Hon'ble Dr. Rajah Sir Annamalai Chettiar of Chettinad, Kt, LL.D., D.Litt. He started several colleges and ultimately the University in 1929. Since its inception, it has progressively tried to realize the aims of the noble Founder Pro-Chancellor. After him, his illustrious son Padma Bhushan Dr. Rajah Sir Muthiah Chettiar of Chettinad, was the Pro-Chancellor from 1948 to 1984 and he sedulously nurtured the growth and development of the University. The present Pro-Chancellor Dr.M.A.M. Ramaswamy, a philanthropist and a patron of sports, is the distinguished son of Dr.Rajah Sir Muthiah Chettiar. The University has had the unique good fortune of having a succession of eminent Vice-Chancellors to guide its destinies. During the last eighty years the University has grown rapidly and consolidated its position as a unitary and residential University with Forty nine Departments of Study and over 2500 members on its teaching staff. Annamalainagar is already a busy and full-fledged University town east of Chidambaram, the abode of Lord Nataraja. The University campus, including the colleges, hostels and playgrounds occupies an area of about thousand acres.

Directorate of Distance Education

The Directorate of Distance Education established in 1979 offers four hundred and one different programmes of study under the Regular Stream. It is credited with the largest enrolment in India and is well equipped with computer and other infrastructure, adequate teaching faculty and administrative set-up of its own, study centres, computer training centres, etc., to serve its students' clientele in their best interest at their door steps. It has also the unique distinction of offering first in India, Postgraduate Degree Programmes in Applied Psychology, Physics, Chemistry, Zoology, Botany, Bioinformatics and Law through Distance Education mode. The Directorate of Distance Education is also offering the Programmes on Fashion Design, Textile Design, Interior Design, Hotel Management and Catering Technology Programmes, Retail Management, Twinning Programme, Programmes on Health Science, Commonwealth Youth Programme, Yoga, Music, Fire and Safety, Pharmaceutical and Taxation Programmes.
All the programmes of study offered by the Directorate of Distance Education have the approval of the Distance Education Council, New Delhi. The Directorate is introducing B.Ed. Programme through distance education mode from the year 2008-09 with the approval of National Council for Teacher Education, New Delhi.

PROGRAMMES

M.B.A.(E.M)
M.B.A. (T.M)
M.B.A. E-Business(E.M)
M.B.A. International Business
M.B.A. (Human Resource Management) (E.M)
M.B.A. (Marketing Management)(E.M)
M.B.A. (Financial Management)(E.M)

B.Ed. - Two Years (E.M & T.M)
M.B.A. Hotel Management and Tourism
M.Sc. Degree Programme (2 Years)
M.Sc. in Hotel Management
M.Sc. in Tourism
M.Sc. Degree Programme (Lateral Entry)
M.Sc. in Hotel Management - II year
B.Sc. Degree Programme (3 Years)
B.Sc. Hotel Management and Tourism
B.Sc. Degree Programme (Lateral Entry)
B.Sc. Hotel Management and Tourism - II year
P.G. Diploma Programme(1 Year)
P.G. Diploma in Hotel Management
Diploma Programmes(2 Years)
Hotel Management and Catering Technology
Diploma Programmes(Lateral Entry)
Hotel Management and Catering Technology -II year
Diploma Programmes(1 Year)
Front Office Management
House Keeping
Food and Beverages Production
Food and Beverages service

IT COURSES
B.C.A.(Bachelor of Computer Applications).
B.Sc. (Computer Science)
B.Sc. (Information Technology)
B.Sc. (Visual Communication)
M.C.A.
M.Sc. (Information Technology)
M.Sc. (Software Engineering)
M.Sc. (Computer Science)
M.Sc. Bio-Informatics
D.C.A. (Diploma in Computer Applications)
Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications (PGDCA)
Post Graduate Diploma in Library Automation & Networking
B.C.A. (Second Year)
B.C.A. (Third Year)
B.Sc. (IT) (Second Year)
B.Sc. (IT) (Third Year)
B.Sc. (Computer Science) (Second Year)
B.Sc. (Computer Science) (Third Year)
B.Sc. (Visual Communication) (Second Year)
B.Sc. (Visual Communication) (Third Year)
M.C.A. (Second Year)
M.C.A. (Third Year)
M.Sc. (Information Technology)
M.Sc. (Computer Science)
M.Sc. (Software Engineering)

Master of Health Science in
Preventive Cardiology
Wellness Fitness Science
Physiotherapy
Occupational Therapy
Applied Nutrition
Applied Ergonomics
Medico-legal Practice
Adolescent Health & Education
Public Health
Diabetology
Master of Business Administration in
Hospital Management

Post Graduate Diploma in Health Science in
Tobacco Control
Adolescent Health Care
Maternity and Neonatal Care
Acupuncture
Public Health
Medical Cosmetology
Ultrasonography
Family Medicine
Diabetology
Medical Law & Ethics
Accident & Emergency Care
Echo-Cardiography
Preventive Cardiology
Wellness Health Science
Physiotherapy
Occupational Therapy
Applied Nutrition
Applied Ergonomics
Medico-legal Practice
Reproductive and Sexual Medicine
Adolescent Health & Education
Medical Transcription
Clinical Research
Medical Records Science
Yoga Therapy

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STUDY CENTRES

ANNAMALAINAGAR (01)DDE Building, Annamalai UniversityAnnamalainagar - 608 002 Phone: 04144-238610, 237160 Fax: 04144-238987
ALLEPPEY (63)Rukmani ComplexOpp. Mullakkal TempleNear Asia Net OfficeMullakkal Temple Street,Mullakkal, Alleppy - 688 011 Phone: 0477-2230789
ARAKKONAM (96)Door no 20/3, old no 46, 1st First floorSaanathi amman koil street Arakkonam - 631001Phone: 04177-230844
ARIYALUR (54)31, Vellala Street, Perambalur road, Ariyalur - 621 704 Phone: 04329 - 220592
BANGALORE (14)547/1, R.V. Road, (Near Vijaya College)Bangalore - 560 004 Phone: 080-26564926
CALICUT (48)27/383/B-5, Sowbhagya Shoping Complex2nd Floor Mavoor Road, Near Arayidath palam, Calicut - 673004 Phone: 0495 - 2744877
CHANDIGARH (39)Sco-74,Sector-46-C, 1st Floor Chandigarh - 160 047 Phone: 0172-2612822
CHENGALPATTU (57)2nd Floor, No. 3, G.S.T. Road,(Mercantile bank Upstairs)Chengalpattu - 603001Phone: 044-27423878
CHENNAI - EGMORE (31)19, Rukmani Lakshmipathy Road Egmore, Chennai - 600 008 Phone: 044-28555010, 28554003 Fax: 28514823
CHENNAI-CHROMEPET (32)149, AABATH ComplexChromepet, Chennai - 600 044 Phone: 044-22388035
CHENNAI -AMBATTUR (33)"Sri Vatsa" No 2. Pallam Street, Krishnapuram, Ambattur OT Chennai - 600 053 Phone: 044- 26584345
CHENNAI - THIRUVANMIYUR (50)3/237B, 1st Floor, East Coast Road,Vettuvankeni, Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai-600 041 Phone: 044-24490488
CHENNAI - (NEW WASHERMANPET)(86) 1st Floor, No. 667 T.H.Road,New Washermanpet(Near Tondiarpet Bus Depot)Chennai - 600 081.Phone: 044-25914169
CHENNAI - PORUR (89)Door no 4/70, Arcot Road,(Near roundana), Porur Chennai - 600116. Phone: 044-24769707
COCHIN (51)CC 44/2136 (A4), 2nd Floor Opp. Jewel Plaza, Near Kaloor St. Anony Church Cochin -682017Phone: 0484-2530436
COIMBATORE (02)402, 1st Floor, Dr.Nanjappa Road, Coimbatore - 641 018 Phone: 0422-2234406
COIMBATORE- SINGANALLUR (65)No 2211/A 1st Floor Trichy Road,Singanallur, Coimbatore - 641005 Phone: 0422-2594245
DHARAPURAM (85)No. A/6 New Housing UnitGround Floor, Near New Bus Stand, Dharapuram-638656Phone: 04258-221632
DHARMAPURI (27)Kaveri Bhavan, 5-A, Kandaswamy Vathiyar Street, (Near L.I.C. Building),Dharmapuri - 636 701 Phone: 04342-270234
DINDIGUL (19)70/19-A, Vivekananda NagarDindigul - 624 001 Phone: 0451-2424211
ERNAKULAM (41)Sachi Nivas, 1st Floor, (Opp. Govind apt), Kalathiparambil Road Ernakulam South - 682 016 Phone: 0484-2376103
ERODE (15)No. 25/124, Thiru Nagar Colony,Erode - 638 003 Phone: 0424-2214787
GINGEE (68)No. 102, Krishna Complex1st Floor, Villupuram RoadGingee-604 202Phone: 04145-223400
GOBICHEETTIPALAYAM (92)1st Floor, C.S. Complex, Modachur Road, Gobicheettipalayam - 638452Phone: 04285-221511
HOSUR (36)No. 69, Indira Nagar, Hosur-635 109 Phone: 04344-241254
HYDERABAD (13)1-8-544, Opp. To Fantoosh show room, 1st Floor, (Near Odeon Theatre), Chikkadpally Main Road, Hyderabad - 500 020Phone: 040-27661186
JAIPUR (47)No 71/27, Patel Marg, Mansarovar, Jaipur-302020 Phone: 0141- 2786817
KALLAKURICHI (76)2nd Floor, No.110 Salem Main Rd, K.P.R Silk(Upstairs), Kallakurichi 606 202Phone: 04151-226262
KANCHEEPURAM (30)No. 34-A, West Raja StreetKancheepuram - 631 502Phone: 044-27235950
KANNUR (59)Raaby Tower, 2nd Floor, Opp.- Junction, Railway Station Road,Kannur - 670 001Phone: 0497 - 2703387
KARAIKAL (24)Cresent Complex Building, No. 185, Bharathiar Road, (Near LIC Building) Karaikal- 609 602 Phone: 04368-221233
KARAIKUDI (09)No. 8, 9th Street Subramaniapuram, Karaikudi - 630 002Phone: 04565-226417
KARUR (55)No. 9, North Pradhakshnam RoadKarur - 639 002Phone: 04324-231567
KASARGOD (61)Ist Floor, KMC III 464 (A34) City Centre, Bank Road, Kasargod - 671 121, Phone: 04994-226188
KOLKATA (10)19, Sardar Sankar Road,Behind Lake MarketKolkata - 700 029 Phone: 033-24667215
KOTTAYAM (60)3rd Floor Logos Centre,Shastri Road,Kottayam - 686 001Phone: 0481-2300219
KRISHNAGIRI (26)No. 392, Bangalore RoadKrishnagiri - 635 001 Phone: 04343-238373
KUMBAKONAM (75)Ist Floor, No 58/126 John Selvaraj Nagar, Kumbakonam - 612001Phone: 0435-2431321
LUCKNOW (46)A-202, Indira Nagar,(Behind Spring Dale College), Lucknow - 226 016 Phone: 0522-2343230
MADURAI (04)No. 160 & 161, North Masi Street,Madurai - 625 001 Phone: 0452-2628327
MANGALORE (64)Flat No.003, Ground Floor, Crystal AprtsVishal Nursing Home Road,Bhagavathi Nagar, Kodial Guttu, Mangalore - 575003Phone: 0824-2494948
MARTHANDAM (95)Door no 7/32B, 2nd Floor, Hospital Ward, opp. to govt. Girls school Vettuvenni, Marthandam - 629165Phone: 04651-271022
MAYILADUTHURAI (91)Door no 151, 1st Floor, opp. to ICICI bank Mayiladuthurai - 609001Phone: 04364-222218
METTUR (70)No. 24/90, West Main Road (Near Taluk office) Mettur - 636401 Phone: 04298-245777
MUMBAI (12)B-50, Station Plaza, 1st Floor, Bhandup West, Mumbai - 400 078Phone: 022-67550339
NAGERCOIL (16)No. 304/C1, Ist Floor, K.P. Road(Near Parvathipuram)Nagercoil - 629003 Phone: 04652-230561
NAMAKKAL (17)1-A9, Trichy Main Road,(OPP. to Court) Namakkal-637001Phone: 04286-233677
NEW DELHI (11)51-A, Institutional AreaThuglagabad, (Near Batra Hospital), New Delhi-110062Phone: 011-29958082, 29957638
OOTY (34)KCR Arcade No. 87-B4,Walsham Road, Ooty - 643001 Phone: 0423-2444414
PERAMBALUR (80)No.6 MAB Plaza,New MG Puram, Trichy Main Road, Perambalur - 621212Phone: 04328-278877
PODINAYAKANUR (94)No 65/1 Hearam hall 1st Floor, opp. to bus standPodinayakanur - 625513 Phone:04546-285080
POLLACHI (93)Door no 10/33, Iswariya Complex Chakarapani Street, Venkaresa Colony Pollachi - 642001Phone:04259-232477
PONDICHERRY (18)5, 3rd Cross, Natesan Nagar,Pondicherry - 605005 Phone: 0413-2202000
PUDUKOTTAI (37)No. 5719, SVS Seethaiammal Complex, (Near New Bus stand) Sathiyamoorthy rd, Pudukottai - 622001 Phone: 04322-224824
QUILON (62)2nd Floor, Sulthan Complex, Cutcherry (P.O), Quilon-691013 Phone: 0474 - 2794105
RAMANATHAPURAM (52)No 10/13, 1st Floor, G.H Road, Ramanathapuram - 623 501Phone: 04567-227946
SALEM (05)No. 15, Dr. Subbarayan Road(Near Palace Theatre) Salem - 636 001 Phone: 0427-2451666
SALEM- FIVE ROAD JUNCTION (74)1st Floor, 185/1A.L.T Building,Five Roads, Salem - 636 004Phone: 0427-2332094
SANKARANKOIL (72)New no 179 old no 103 South Car St,Sankarankoil - 627756Phone: 04636-223211
SIVAGANGAI (78)No 302/166 Gandhi Road,(Opp. ICICI Bank) Sivagangai-630560Phone: 04575-241371
SIVAKASI (53)1st Floor, 90/C Gnanagiri Road,(Near Palaniandavar Theatre)Sasi Complex,Sivakasi -626189 Phone: 04562-220050
TANJORE (21)Nallaiah Complex, No. 70 Srinivasam Pillai RoadTanjore - 613 001 Phone: 04362-278986
THENI (35)1st Floor # 265/A4 Sriram Complex, Subban Chetty Street, Theni - 625 531 Phone: 04546- 252080
THIRUVALLUR (66)1st Floor, 43/392 Indira Gandhi Road, Rajajipuram, Thiruvallur - 602 001Phone:044-27667010
THIRUVARUR (28)SVT Building, 81, South Main Road, Thiruvarur - 610 002 Phone: 04366-244221
THIRUPATTUR (67)1st Floor, 82/394 Railway Station Rd.,Tirupattur - 635 601, Vellore Dt. Phone: 04179-229096
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM (22)TC 38/337, 1st Floor, SCRA-7Sree Chithra Road, Chenthitta (old Employment office Building)Thiruvananthapuram - 695 036Phone: 0471-2571141
THIRUVANNAMALAI (25)No. 22-B, Sivarathiri Mada StreetThiruvannamalai - 606 601Phone: 04175-222687
TINDIVANAM (56)238, First Floor, Nehru Street,Tindivanam - 604 001Phone: 04147-224100
TIRUCHENDUR (79)No.51/23C, Govindammal Colony,Tuticorin Road,Tiruchendur-628 215Phone : 04639 - 245255
TIRUPATHI (20)No. 164/B, 1st Floor, Prakasam Road (Opp. to S.V.High School Play Ground) Tirupathi - 517 501 Phone: 0877-2260374
TIRUPPUR (87)2nd Floor, No.1/1 Town Extension, 1st Street (Opp. to old Bus stand), Near Kalyan Petrol Bunk,Dharapuram Road, Tiruppur - 641 604 Phone: 0421-2211888
TIRUNELVELI (06)49-C, 11, Bava Building Kailasapuram North Street, (Opp. Palli Vasal) Tirunelveli Junction, Tirunelveli- 627 001Phone: 0462 - 2331288
TITTAGUDI (69)No:85 / 42 1st Floor,Main Road, (Near Indian Bank) Tittagudi - 606 106Phone: 04143-255855
TRICHUR (58)25/1157/23 Kanjiras ArcadeA.R. Menon Road, NaikanalTrichur - 680 001 Phone: 0487 - 2321659
TRICHY (07)32-B, 7th Cross, Thillai NagarTrichy - 620 018 Phone: 0431-2741950
TRICHY- THIRUVERUMBUR (77)No. 24/a-3,1st Floor, "Gokulam"Konar street, Near TDCC Bank, Thiruverumbur-620013Phone : 0431 - 2513885
TUTICORIN (23)MAC Plaza, No. 34, Bala vinayager koil street, Tuticorin - 628 002 Phone: 0461-2326668
ULUNDURPET (90)1st Floor, Ambikabathy Complex,Salem Main Road Ulundurpet - 606107Phone: 04149-221799
VEDHARANYAM (73)1st Floor, 156/4 Pasumi Complex,Nagai Road, (Opp. Priya Theatre) Vedaranyam - 614810Phone: 04369 - 250543
VELLORE (08)4, Thiyagarajapuram, (Near Lakshmi Theatre)Vellore - 632 001 Phone: 0416-2227647
VIJAYAWADA (43)Flat No. 105, Vijaya Soudha Apartment Patamata, High School Road, Vijayawada - 520 010Phone: 0866-2555755
VILLUPURAM (29)Woodlands Hotel, 2nd Floor No. 27, Chennai-Trichy Main Road, Villupuram - 605 602Phone: 04146-226550
VIRUDHUNAGAR (71)130/2 Madurai Road, 1St Floor,(opp. to west police station)Virudunagar - 626 001Phone: 04562-267403
VISAKHAPATNAM (42)No. 47-9-18, Second Floor, Third Lane, Dwarka Nagar, Visakhapattinam - 530 016Phone: 0891-2540166

The Director

P.O Box no: 4Directorate of Distance Education

Annamalai University

Annamalai nagar Pin – 608002

Phone no: 04144-238610, 237160

04144-237337 (for IT Programmes only)

Fax no: 04144-238987

email: dde@annamalaiuniversity.ac.in