Panjab University Distance Education Admission 2025 |Last Date | Courses

Panjab University Distance Education Admission 2025: Panjab University Distance Education admissions have already started for the new batches, which began from 17th July 2025. The last date of registration for admission is August 20, 2025*. Candidates are required to check the official admission portal for further details and announcements. Punjab University’s Centre for Distance and Online Education offers various UG, PG, Advanced Diploma, and Certificate courses, and all degree programs are approved by the Distance Education Bureau (UGC- DEB). The registration fee range is INR 1,100, which is paid by those candidates who are not already registered with Punjab University. 

Punjab University Distance Education Highlight Table 

Particulars	University Details
University Name	Panjab University, Centre for Distance and Online Education
Formerly Known as	University School of Open Learning (USOL)
University Type	Government
Establishment Year	1971
Approved and Accredited By	University Grants Commission (UGC), NAAC with an A++ accreditation
Mode of Learning	Open and Distance Learning mode
Program Offered	Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Diploma, and Certificate
Popular Courses	B.A, B.Com, M.A., M.Com, MBA, B.Ed, B.LIS,
Admission Criteria	Merit-Based
Registration  Fee	INR 1,100

About Panjab University Distance Education 

Panjab University (CDOE)  is a government-funded university located in Chandigarh, established in 1971. Panjab University, Centre for Distance and Online Education, formerly known as University School of Open Learning (USOL). Panjab University distance education offers a wide range of programs, including undergraduate (UG), postgraduate, diploma, and certificate. These programmes are recognized by the University Grants Commission and the Distance Education Bureau. 

Latest Update

• B.Com 4th year undergraduate program Admission has started now in Panjab University. Students can check all the details and fill out the admission form on the official website. PDF
• Panjab University started the 1st Counselling for Admission in the B.Ed program for the session 2025-26. Students can visit the official website and check their admission status by using their registration number or passwords. Source
• Panjab University is offering the B.Ed admission for the session 2025-26 through distance learning mode. Students can check the application form and the eligibility criteria before till the last date, 10th August 2025. Source

Panjab University Distance Education Admission 2025 Important Dates 

Admission Schedule	Important Date
Online Registration Starting Date  (3rd/ 5th Semester)	1st July 2025
Starting Date for Online Admission ( 1st Semester)	17th July 2025
Last Date for Online Application Form	20th August 2025
Post Office Fee Challan and Deposit of Fee Last Date	26th August 2025
Last Date for Deposit of Fee through Online Mode	26th August 2025
Online Admission Process Completing Last Date	29th August 2025

Courses at Panjab University Distance Education Admission 2025-26

Undergraduate Programs

• Bachelor of Arts (B.A) 
• Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com)
• Bachelor of Library and Information Science (B.LIS) 
• Bachelor of Education

Postgraduate Programs

• M.A (Economics)
• M.A (Education)
• M.A (English)
• M.A (Public Administration) 
• M.A (Punjabi) 
• Master of Commerce (M.Com)
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) 

Diploma Programs  

• Advanced Diploma in Computer Applications
• Disaster Management and Corporate Security
• Educational Management and Leadership
• Human Rights and Duties 
• Mass Communication

Certificate Programs 

• Vivekananda Studies 
• Women Studies 
• Corporate Security, Safety, and Fire Protection Management 
• For a detailed list of programs, you can visit the official website. Click here. 

Panjab University Distance Education Admission 2025 For UG Courses  

Panjab University’s Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE) offers various undergraduate courses like Bachelor of Arts (B.A), Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com), Bachelor of Library and Information Science (B.LIS), and Bachelor of Education. The admission starting date for the new batch is 17th July 2025, with a last date of  20th August 2025. Students can apply for admission through their official admission portal. Candidates who have completed their 10+2 or equivalent examination with a minimum of 45% to 50% aggregate marks from a recognized university by UGC. Panjab University Distance Education BA courses fee ranges between INR 14,000 per year, and for the B.Com, it ranges from INR 16,000.  

Panjab University Distance Education Admission 2025 For PG Courses 

Panjab University admission for the July 2025 session begins from 17th July 2025 for the new batch, and the last date for registration is August 21, 2025. Panjab University offers several postgraduate (PG)  courses like MA in various fields including Economics, Education, Hindi, History, English, Political Science, Punjab, and Public Administration, Master of Commerce (M.Com), and Master of Business Administration (MBA). For pursuing a Panjab University distance education PG course, applicants need to hold a bachelor’s degree in any faculty with at least 50% marks from a certified university. The PG course fee ranges from INR 14,500 to INR 37,900. 

Eligibility Requirements:

• Master of Arts (Specialization): Need a Bachelor’s degree in any faculty with a minimum of passing marks, often around 45% to 50%.
• Master of Commerce: A Bachelor of Commerce or Bachelor of Business Administration with at least 45% to 50% aggregate marks from a recognized university.
• Master of Business Administration: Complete graduation in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks from a UGC- approved university. 

Panjab University Distance Education Admission 2025 For Diploma Courses 

Panjab University’s Centre for Distance and Online Education also offers Diploma courses, including Advanced Diploma in Computer Applications, Human Rights & Duties, Statistics, Social Work, and more. These diploma courses generally take 1 year to complete. Diploma course fee starts between INR 15,700 to INR 26,500 with a registration fee of INR 1,100. Candidates who want to pursue any diploma courses from Panjab University’s CDOE have to complete a graduation in any discipline from a reputed university with a minimum of 45% marks. 

Panjab University Distance Education Admission Process 

Panjab University Distance Education admission process is mainly done online. Candidates need to visit the official admission portal and fill out the registration form with required details and pay an application fee of INR 1,100. 

Here are the steps of the admission process

• Step 1: Create a UGC-DEB unique ID. For freshly enrolled students, it is mandatory to create the DEB unique ID through the DEB portal and the ABC ID using a personal Email, Aadhar Number, and Phone Number. 
• Step 2: Visit the University’s website: Go to the https://cdoeadmissions.puexam.in/ website. 
• Step 3: Insert ID: Log in with your credentials and DEB unique ID. 
• Step 4: Select Program: Select your desired program.
• Step 5: Application Form: Fill out the complete application form with required details. 
• Step 6: Submission: Submit the application form and remember your Login ID and Password. 
• Step 7: Login: Again, log in with your username and password at the https://cdoeadmissions.puexam.in/ website. 
• Step 8: Fee Payment: Pay the application fee online through a Debit/Credit card or Net Banking. 
• Step 9: Upload Documents: After paying a fee, log in again to complete the online application process by uploading scanned documents. 
• Step 10: Take a printout of your completed application form. 

Panjab University Distance Education Documents Required 

• 10th Mark Sheet and Certificate
• 12th Mark Sheet and Certificate
• Graduate Certificate (for PG program)
• Migration Certificate 
• Character Certificate 
• Category Certificate (if applicable) 
• Scanned Signature 
• ID Proof 
• Photographs 

Panjab University Distance Education Fee Structure 

Panjab University Distance Education offers various courses with different fee structures. Students can easily pay the university fee on the website.  Some course and fee lists are mentioned below:

Program Name	Program Fee
Bachelor of Arts	INR 4,400 to INR 16,000
Bachelor of Commerce	INR 5,290 to INR 16,000
B. LIS	INR 9,200 to INR 12,000
Bachelor of Education	INR 14,000 to INR 28,000
Master of Arts	INR 6,300 to INR 16,000
Master of Commerce	INR 6,300 to INR 14,500
Master of Business Administration	INR 25,000 to INR 38,000
Advanced Diploma in Computer Applications	INR 14,900 to INR 26,000
Advanced Diploma in Library Automation & Networking	INR 4,876 to INR 17,000
Advanced Diploma in Mass Communication	INR 6,100 to INR 15,600
Certificate Courses in Women’s Studies	INR 13,400 to INR 15,000
Certificate Courses in Vivekananda Studies	INR 9,100 to INR 10,000

F&Q

Q: What is the last date for admission 2025 at Panjab University Distance Education?
A: Panjab University distance education discloses that the last date is 10th August 2025* for the session 2025-26. Students can fill out the admission form before the last date.

Q: How many types of courses are offered under the UG program at Panjab University distance education?
A: Panjab University distance education offers various course options in UG  programs, including Bachelor of Arts (B.A), Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com), Bachelor of Library and Information Science (B.LIS), Bachelor of Education, and many more.

Q: How to get admission in Panjab University distance education?
A: Students must fulfill the eligibility criteria, complete the application form on the official website, and clear the entrance exam. Students submit the required documents and pay the registration fee. After completing all the processes, students attend the counseling round and pay the course fee.