KU launches 15 online distance programs

On By Siddharth

Kurukshetra University (KU) Vice Chancellor, Professor Som Nath Sachdeva, officially launched several new academic programs on Friday. The university’s Directorate of Distance Education (DDE), KU, will offer two undergraduate (UG), two postgraduate, and 11 certificate and diploma programs, all of which will be available online.

The degree programs offered include Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Commerce, Master of Arts (MA), Master of Commerce, and MA mass communication. Additionally, the certificate and diploma programs cover a range of subjects such as languages (German, French, Japanese), cyber security, artificial intelligence and machine learning, data analytics, internet of things, block chain management, cloud computing, and full stack development.

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Professor Som Nath explained that the University Grants Commission (UGC) has granted permission for KU to offer four degree courses online. As an autonomous institution recognized as a category-I university by the Ministry of Education, KU is also allowed to offer certificate and diploma level programs. These online programs will play a significant role in achieving the goal of a 50% Gross Enrollment Ratio (GER) by 2035.

Professor Som Nath added that the introduction of online programs aligns with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. Under the NEP, students are now able to choose 40% of their courses online, which can be integrated with their offline degrees. KU has already implemented the NEP in all its on-campus undergraduate programs since 2022.

Professor Manjula Chaudhary, Dean of Academic Affairs, highlighted that KU’s DDE was established in 1976 and has successfully served millions of distance learners through its 40 offline programs. With the addition of online programs, KU will be able to reach candidates throughout India and around the world.

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Professor Pardeep Kumar, Director of DDE, emphasized that all aspects of the online learning process, including registration, fee payment, exams, proctoring, and results, will be conducted through online platforms. The online learning experience will combine live learning sessions with high-quality course content, study guides, practice tests, audio-video materials, discussion forums, and recorded tutorials.