Distance Education is a generic term that includes the range of teaching learning strategies variously described as home study, correspondence education or independent study.

It is a highly welcome step in the direction of taking education to the doors of those willing to acquire higher education but, being unable to do so owing to lack of resources or paucity of time. In India Distance Education opportunities at the University level have increased enormously. Many new trends are putting great pressure on the conventional education system forcing many institutions to review and amend their existing policies and procedures. In the light of which the Shivaji University, Kolhapur took the decision to establish its Centre for Distance Education.

Courses offered and fee structure:

Various courses offered and the fee structure for the same can be found here.

Application Procedure: For MBA programs, applicants need to apply for entrance exam conducted by the University. For other programs applicants can apply directly on the website.

Website link: http://www.unishivaji.ac.in/default.aspx