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Private Since 1982 Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu

Bharathidasan University, Centre for Distance Education - [BUCDE]

Bharathidasan University, Centre for Distance Education - [BUCDE] is a private institution located in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India, established in 1982. It offers 7+ courses…

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₹9,000 – ₹40,300

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Bharathidasan University, Centre for Distance Education - [BUCDE]

Campus Location

Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu

Year Established

1982

Accreditation

NBA, NAAC A++ Grade

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Overview · Updated Aug 2026

Bharathidasan University, Centre for Distance Education - [BUCDE]: Admission 2026, Fees, Placement & Ranking

Bharathidasan University, Centre for Distance Education - [BUCDE] is a private institution located in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India, established in 1982. It offers 7+ courses across undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The institution is approved by UGC, DEB. Annual course fees range from ₹9,000 – ₹40,300.

Bharathidasan University, Centre for Distance Education - [BUCDE] — Key Facts at a Glance

Bharathidasan University, Centre for Distance Education - [BUCDE] key facts summary
Established	1982
Location	Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
Ownership	Private
Approved By	UGC, DEB
Total Courses	7+ programs
Fees Range	₹9,000 – ₹40,300

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Ownership

Private

Established

1982

Accreditation

UGC, DEB

NIRF Ranking

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Institutional Rank

Emerging

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About the Institution

CDE BDU, established in 1992, is a public distance education centre that is affiliated with Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli. It is recognised by UGC for offering quality education through distance and online modes. CDE BDU offers comprehensive UG, PG, MBA, and MCA programs covering diverse academic disciplines, with the MBA program being particularly popular among working professionals.

The centre provides around 60 programs, including 12 UG, 21 PG, 6 Diploma/Certificate programs, and 7 Professional programs in select disciplines. Admission is based on eligibility criteria that candidates must have qualified for their respective prerequisite examinations, and the selection is via merit-based admission conducted by CDE BDU. CDE BDU does not provide placement services, but it offers various student support services to reward and motivate deserving students belonging to different academic and socio-economic backgrounds.

Services include student helper employment opportunities un

Top Courses & Fee Summary

Top Courses and Fees at Bharathidasan University, Centre for Distance Education - [BUCDE]
Program / Course	Duration	Annual Fee
Master of Business Administration [MBA]	2 Years	₹ 27,000
Master of Computer Applications [MCA]	2 Years	₹ 40,300
Master of Science [M.Sc]	2 Years	₹ 9,100 - 29,000
Master of Science [M.Sc] (Computer Science)	—	₹ 24,100
Bachelor of Arts [BA]	3 Years	₹ 9,000 - 10,800

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Phone

0431-2407027, 2407054, 8300184010, 8300184050

Website

http://www.bdu.ac.in/cde/

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Centre for Distance and Online Education Bharathidasan University India

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