MKU Distance Education Degrees are recognized by UGC, New Delhi and eligible for
Employment in Central & State Governments.
Madurai Kamaraj University is a Statutory University, established in 1965 by Govt. of Tamilnadu. It is recognized and funded by UGC and is a member
of Association of Indian Universities. It has been reaccredited by NAAC with grade A.
The Directorate of Distance Education of this university was established in 1971 and has a
student strength of about 1.20 lakhs.
The University is accorded with the status of " University with Potential for Excellence " - A status conferred by
the University Grants Commission. So far 9 such Universities in the Country were awarded this status.
To Make Education reach the unreached
To Provide Life time continuing education
Career development facility to the working group including teachers.
Quality Education to the masses at an Affordable fee.
Improve the skills of the unskilled personnel through job oriented courses.
Those who have discontinued their studies under Semester/Non-Semester may continue with exemptions for year and subjects.
Those who want to study an additional degree may also do so
Students who are diploma (3 year) holders through Polytechnics may also join directly in Second Year (LE)
Admissions made twice a year – Academic and Calendar year streams
Face to face teaching for 56 hours / year/ student.
Besides printed course materials, contact classes at selected centers are arranged on Saturdays and Sundays.
Department of Adi Dravidian and Harijan Welfare, Tamil Nadu Government offers Scholarship to SC/ST students under regular scheme.
Tuition Fee exemption (100%) for Physically Challenged and half fee concession given for defence employee.
