Distant education pros and cons

Only positive review I have is that it is affordable. Students from poorer communities gets a chance to have a higher education because of this college. But, being a government college faculty behaviour is the worst. Exams never happen on time. Postpones even the smallest things for no reason.

Basically a bachelors degree can be obtained in 3 years. The distance education department also follows the same principle. But exam structure is different, although 1 year is divided into 2 semesters which includes 6+6 = 12 main papers. Exams are conducted together. Which means you have to attend 12 subjects altogether.

There are no placement opportunities. Only courses are offered here. Jobs are not their concern. Certificate from this college is accepted everywhere. So, if you ever want a job, have to go find it at your own time and expense.

The main reasons for celebration are Onam, Christmas, Pongal etc most religious festivals are celebrated by students and staff. Students are not insisted to come if they are not intrested. Being a distant education University, students face difficulty reaching the college from long distances.

Not at all expensive, very feasible. Getting a bachelor degree will cost one about under 15000, that's for the entire course. Books, exam fee, lab, tutoring etc all included. Exam fees cost about 1000 per semester.

Scholarship is given to outstanding students who perform brilliantly in their academic career, and for those students who belong to the backward communities. Loan facility is not needed because the fee structure is very affordable.

Sports activities are nonexistent. Labs for subjects are given so that students understand the basics of the subject. No further help is provided. They will recommend a good tutorial for those who have doubts.

Although hostel facility is available for kerala University, it is not provided for distant education. Because there is no need for students to attend class regularly, for a semester only 1 week of class is given. So no need for students to come regularly, hence no hostel.

Senior students helps juniors in getting text books due to the incompetence of faculty. Texts take months to reach, maybe never. Personally I have not recived texts for 2nd and 4th semesters. If enquired, blames postal service.

Pay via online. Submit certificates. Identity card and books get sent to you. Detailed address and ID proof must be submitted at the University office. University offers courses for those who are unable to afford or cannot join other colleges.

One of the worst and incompetent staff a college could hire. If asked for information regarding exams, assignments or even class schedule they respond by telling 'go ask someone else, they have not been informed.