FAQ & ANSWERS Of Acharya Nagarjuna University

Q1. What is the admission Process for taking admission into ODL programmes of Centre for Distance Education, at Acharya Nagarjuna University?

Admission process of taking admission at Acharya Nagarjuna University check it by clicking here 

Q2. What is the eligibility of Acharya Nagarjuna University?

Please check the complete eligibility by clicking here

Q3. Can I pay the fee in instalments?

No, Fee cannot be paid in instalments. You should pay the fee at a time. Check the course-wise fee structure from the link: click here

Q4. Is there any age restriction to study in ANU CDE Programmes?

There is no upper age restriction for taking admission into any programme under ODL mode in ANU CDE.

Q5. What is the last date to apply for the ANU CDE ODL Programmes?

ANU CDE offers 2 batches for every academic year as per the UGC-DEB guidelines.
a) Academic session beginning in January for Calendar Year
b) Academic session beginning July for Academic Year
last date for taking admission into programmes of ODL is fixed by UGC-DEB, New Delhi, from time to time, and the same dates will be given in our admission notification for taking admissions are available in our website www.anucde.info.

Q6. How many programmes are offering in our ANU Centre for Distance Education?

ANU CDE is offering 14 Post Graduate programmes, 13 Under Graduate programmes, 2 Diploma programmes and 2 Certificate programmes.

Q7. What will be the medium of instruction for the programmes offered in ANU CDE?

English is the medium of instruction for most of the programmes. Some programmes are offered in Regional Languages such as Telugu.

Q8. What is the admission fee for various programmes at ANU CDE?

To know the admission fee for various programmes at ANU CDE, please follow the
admission notification or Fee particulars in our website www.anucde.info.

Q9. After taking admission in any programme can a student cancel the admission and request for refund of fee?

As per ANU CDE norms, Fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances. It is also not adjustable against any other person. The same student is allowed to change into other programme if required and has eligible. Conditions may apply to change programme.

Q10. How long it take to confirm the admission at ANU CDE?

It takes a maximum of 2 months to confirmation of admission of programmes at ANU CDE.

Q11. What is the general eligibility?

Admissions are governed by rules and regulations that are issued by UGC-DEB New Delhi and the Andhra Pradesh State Council for Higher Education (APSCHE) from time to time. Students are considered for provisional admission only, based on the certificates uploaded by them through online web portal and the University reserves right to cancel the admission of any Student based on not fulfilled the requirements of ANU, CDE. 

Q12. What is the eligibility and documents required for admission into Undergraduate programmes?

Prescribed qualification is necessary. Please visit our website for further details www.anucde.info. Further, Age Proof is required for all admissions and the following are considered in the order of priority:
SSC / 10th Class
Birth Certificate Issued by Panchayat Office or competent authorities
Affidavit certificate by Notary
A pass in 10+2 or equivalent is eligible for taking admission into UG Programmes.

Q13. What is the eligibility and documents required for admission into Post Graduate programmes?

Bachelor’s degree required for the post-graduation courses. Further, Age Proof is required for all admissions and the following are considered in the order of priority:
SSC / 10th Class
Birth Certificate Issued by Panchayat Office or competent authorities
Affidavit certificate by Notary

A passed in Graduation Original Degree / Provisional Certificate and Memorandum of Marks Certificate of the Qualifying Examination or equivalent is eligible for taking admission into PG Programmes.

Q14. What is the eligibility and documents required for admission into Diploma / Certificate programmes?

Prescribed qualification is necessary. Please visit our website for further details https://anu.distanceeducationschool.com/eligibility-for-anu-courses/. Further, Age Proof is required for all admissions, and the following are considered in the order of priority:
SSC / 10th Class
Birth Certificate Issued by Panchayat Office or competent authorities
Affidavit certificate by Notary

Q15. What is the procedure for programme change? What is the time period during which the student can change into other programmes? If yes, what is the fee applicable to change programme?

Normally programme change is not permitted. However, if the student desires to change or not eligible in joined programme, he/she has to apply on student login within 15 days of provisional admission. The fee for programme Change is Rs. 500/-.

Q16. Which document is the base for the naming on programme certificates of the students?

Base for naming on programme certificates of the students are name as printed in SSC /10th class certificate. In case of SSC /10th class is not studied, Date of Birth Certificate issued by Panchayat office or competent authority or Affidavit certificate by Notary.

Q17. For female candidates (married), what are the extra documents required for the name?

Usually, whatever name is appearing in the SSC /10th class is not studied, Date of Birth Certificate issued by Panchayat office or competent authority or Affidavit certificate by Notary will be considered for programme admission.
However, if a female (married) wants to change the surname, she has to submit the original Gazette Notification of the Name change. She has to upload in the website and also submit attested Xerox copy of the same.

Q18. what is the fee for change of name Even any student irrespective of the gender who wishes and has to submit the appropriate Gazette Notification?

Fee shall be decided by University from time to time.

Q19. How can I get the programme syllabus and content?

The syllabus and content of programmes are available on the website; students can easily access all the syllabus 

Q20. Is there any guidance for the preparation of programmes?

The students are allotted to the concerned Learner Support Centres (LSCs) of their choice. They have to attend the Personal Contact Programme (PCP) classes conducted in their concerned LSCs. ANU CDE is paid the amount to LSCs for arranging the Personal Contact Programme (PCP) classes through appointed empanelled Academic Counsellors.

Q21. Will the students have Theory and Lab/Practical classes?

Yes. Students have Theory and Lab/Practical classes as a part of the curriculum based on the curriculum of the programme. The theory and Lab/Practical classes are conducted in their allotted LSCs.

Q22. How to download the Study Material of Acharya Nagarjuna University?

All the study material student can download by clicking here

Q23. What is the schedule of PCP classes in LSCs?

The schedule for PCP classes is given by the ANU CDE. The PCP classes are conducted on Saturdays and Sundays for the convenience of the students to attend. Attending to PCP classes is compulsory and the complete guidance for the programmes is given by the course-wise empanelled Academic Counsellors in the LSCs.

Q24. When will the examinations be conducted each year?

The ANU CDE conducts examinations 2 times each year, one in June and the other in December.

Q25. What is the examination evaluation pattern?

The evaluation pattern of ANU CDE consists of two parts. Continuous or formative assessments through assignments with 30 percent weightage and summative assessment through end semester examinations with 70 percent weightage.

Q26. When are our examination results declared?

The examination results will be declared within two months after the completion of the examinations. Students can check their results on the official ANUCDE website. Once the results are announced, they can download their web memo directly from the website for future reference. 

Q27. When should I pay the examination fee?

Students should not pay examination fee separately. It is included in their admission fee. But candidates who are not attended for regular examinations or who having backlog papers can appear for supplementary examinations by paying the prescribed fee as and when examination notification is given.

Q28. How and where the examinations are conducted?

Examinations are conducted in pen and paper mode. The name of the examination centre and place is printed on the examination hall tickets, can be downloaded from our website. The examination centres are personally visit, verified and approved by ANU CDE time to time by committee.

Q29. What are the Learning Support Centres addresses and contact numbers?

Kindly find all the details in the link Click Here 

Q30. What is the process of obtaining of certificates?

The certificates are dispatched by post to the address provided in the admission application form, subject to the clearance of all fee dues and successful verification of the student’s original certificates at the ANU CDE office. If a student changes their residential address, they should log in to the student portal and update the address by paying the prescribed fee set by the university. If the certificates are returned undelivered by the post office, they will be received by ANUCDE. Students must then visit the ANUCDE office in person and collect their certificates by presenting a valid identity card. Students are strongly advised to update their residential address whenever it changes to ensure the timely delivery of certificates and uninterrupted university services.