If you're looking to pursue higher education through flexible and affordable modes, the Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE) at Panjab University, Chandigarh, offers you the perfect opportunity. Formerly known as USOL, CDOE has over five decades of excellence in distance education and now provides a range of UGC-DEB recognized undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and certificate courses.
Whether you are a working professional, a student from a rural area, or someone managing multiple responsibilities, you can now continue your academic journey with the same recognition and quality as regular courses at Panjab University.
IMPORTANT DATES FOR CDOE ADMISSIONS 2025–26:
STARTING DATE : 1st July 2025
LAST DATE : 20th Aug 2025
IMPORTANT LINKS :-
FOR U.G. COURSES : CLICK HERE FOR UNDER GRADUATION REGISTRATION LINK
FOR P.G. COURSES : CLICK HERE FOR POST GRADUATION REGISTRATION LINK
CDOE/USOL PROSPECTUS : CLICK HERE FOR PROSPECTUS
FOR USOL B.ED (CORRESPONDENCE) : CLICK HERE FOR B.ED CORRESPONDENCE
FOR USOL B.ED (CORRESPONDENCE) BROCHER : CLICK HERE FOR USOL BED PROSPECTUS
WEBSITE LINK :- CLICK HERE FOR WEBSITE
FEES :-
CLICK HERE FOR FEES DETAILED PDF ( PAGE NO. 127)
COURSES OFFERED BY CDOE (UGC-DEB APPROVED):
I. POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES (SEMESTER SYSTEM)
- Master of Business Administration (MBA) (2 Years Programme) (Through Entrance Exam)
- Master of Commerce (M.Com) (2 Years Programme)
- Master of Arts (M.A.) in (2 Years Programme)
i. Economics
ii. Education
iii. English
iv. Hindi
v. History
vi. Political Science
vii Public Administration
viii. Punjabi
ix. Sociology
II. Undergraduate Programmes (Semester System)
- B.A.
- B.Com
- Bachelor of Library and Information Science (B.LIS) (1 Year Programme)
- Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) (2 Years Programme)
III. Advanced Diploma Courses (Semester System) (1 Year Programme)
- Advanced Diploma in Computer Application
- Advanced Diploma in Disaster Management and Corporate Security
- Advanced Diploma in Educational Management and Leadership
- Advanced Diploma in Guidance and Counselling
- Advanced Diploma in Health, Family Welfare and Population
- Advanced Diploma in Human Rights and Duties
- Advanced Diploma in Library Automation and Networking
- Advanced Diploma in Mass Communication
- Advanced Diploma in Photography
- Advanced Diploma in Social Work
- Advanced Diploma in Statistics
IV. Certificate Courses
- Certificate Course in Vivekananda Studies (Annual System)
- Certificate Course in Women Studies (Annual System)
- Certificate Course in Corporate Security, Safety and Fire Protection Management (6 Weeks)
WHY CHOOSE CDOE, PANJAB UNIVERSITY?
- NAAC A++ Accredited University
- Over 1 lakh books in a dedicated CDOE library
- Regular PCP (Personal Contact Programme) classes
- Recorded lectures and e-learning content
- 100% UGC-DEB approved degrees
- Strong alumni network and career support
- Online submission of assignments & internal assessments
- Affordable Fee Structure
WHO CAN APPLY?
CDOE welcomes:
- Fresh applicants from anywhere in India
- Working professionals or students pursuing dual degrees
- Students with a gap year
- Reappear/improvement/compartment cases
- Indian nationals temporarily living abroad
- Foreign nationals (with eligibility certificate)
HOW TO APPLY ONLINE FOR ADMISSION:
- Generate your UGC-DEB Unique ID & ABC ID
- Visit: https://cdoeadmissions.puexam.in
- Fill the Admission-cum-Examination Form
- Pay the fee online or through Post Office Challan
- Upload photograph & signature
- Submit hard copy with documents by post or visit CDOE office
CDOE CONTACT INFO:
📧 Email: cdoe@pu.ac.in
☎️ Phone: 0172-2534301, 4302, 4308
🏛 Address: Centre for Distance and Online Education, Panjab University, Sector 14, Chandigarh
