Institute of Distance Education, University of Madras, Chennai Courses List & Fees Structure 2025

The eligibility criteria for admission to the Bachelor of Arts (BA) course at IDE Chennai typically require candidates to have completed their 10+2 or equivalent from a recognised board. For some specialisations, additional requirements may apply, but generally, no specific entrance exam is required for BA admissions.

The Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) course at Madras University Distance Education offers specialisations in Corporate Secretaryship, Bank Management, and Computer Application.

Yes, all the courses offered by Madras University Distance Education (IDE Chennai) are conducted through distance learning mode. The university provides various undergraduate, postgraduate, and diploma programmes via correspondence and online learning platforms, making education accessible to students who cannot attend regular classes.

Madras University Distance Education offers undergraduate courses in various fields including Economics, Tamil, Public Administration, English, Historical Studies, Criminology and Police Administration, Psychology, Mathematics, Commerce (with specialisations like Corporate Secretaryship, Bank Management, and Computer Application), Computer Applications (BCA), and Business Administration (BBA).

Madras University Distance Education provides postgraduate courses in disciplines such as Economics, Psychology, Counselling Psychology, Historical Studies, Political Science, Tamil, Human Rights and Duties Education, Public Administration, English, Information Technology, Cyber Forensic and Information Security, Mathematics, Counselling Psychology, Commerce (M.Com), and various specialisations in Management (MBA).