Courses Under Directorate of Open & Distance Learning

1. Two year P. G. Courses leading to the M. A. Degree in (i) Bengali, (ii) English, (iii) History (iv) Education & (v) Public Administration & One year P. G. Diploma Courses in Environment Management and  Mass Communication & Journalism.
   
   
2. (i)M.Phil in Zoology;(ii)M.Phil in Sociology;(iii)M.Phil in Education;(iv)M.Phil in Library and Information Science;(v)P.G.Diploma in Fishery Management;(vi)P.G.Diploma in Cultural Tourism and Folklore;(vii)P.G.Diploma in Dairy Production Management;(viii)P.G.Diploma in Goat Farming;and(ix)One year bridge course Programme for Arts subjects(UG Level).

Post Graduate Degree Courses:

a) Bengali:

Duration:Two year(part I& part II)
Full Marks:800
Fees:Rs.7000/-(Approx).TO be paid in two installment.

b)English:

Duration:Two year(part I& part II)
Full Marks:900
Fees:Rs.7000/-(Approx).TO be paid in two installment.

c)History:

Duration:Two year(part I& part II)
Full Marks:800
Fees:Rs.7000/-(Approx).TO be paid in two installment.

d)Education:

Duration:Two year(part I& part II)
Full Marks:800
Fees:Rs.7000/-(Approx).TO be paid in two installment.

e)Public Administration:

Duration:Two year(part I& part II)
Full Marks:800
Fees:Rs.7000/-(Approx).TO be paid in two installment.

Post Graduate Diploma Courses:

a)Environmental Management:

Eligibility - Three year Science Graduate.
Duration:One year
Full marks:600
Fees:Rs.10,000/-(Approx)

b)Mass Communication and Journalism:

Eligibility - Three years Graduation in any discipline.
Duration:One year
Full marks:700
Fees:Rs.10,000/-(Approx)

c)Dairy Production Management:

Eligibility - Three years Graduate.
Duration:One year
Full marks:500
Fees:Rs.5,500/-(Approx)

d)Goat Farming:

Eligibility - Three years Graduate.
Duration:One year
Full marks:500
Fees:Rs.5,500/-(Approx)

e)Fishery Management:

Eligibility - Three years Graduate.
Duration:One year
Full marks:500
Fees:Rs.5,500/-(Approx)

f)Cultural Tourism and Folklore:

Eligibility - Three years Degree Course in any Discipline .
Duration:One year
Full marks:500
Fees:Rs.10,000/-(Approx)

Bridge Course in U.G.level:

Only for those students who have passed 2 year degree course.
Subjects to be introduced:Bengali,English,History,Education,Pol.Science.
Duration:One year
Fees:Rs.3,500/-(Approx)

M.Phil Courses:

i)M.Phil in Zoology:

Eligibility :M.Sc.in Zoology
Duration :2 yrs.
Full marks :500
Fees :RS.20,000/-(Approx)

ii)M.Phil in Sociology:

Eligibility :Minimum 45%marks in P.G.Degree in Sociology.
Duration :2 yrs.
Full marks :500
Fees :RS.11,000/-(Approx)

iii)M.Phil in Education:

Eligibility :Minimum 45%marks in P.G.Degree in Sociology.
Duration :2 yrs.
Full marks :500
Fees :RS.11,000/-(Approx)

iv)M.Phil in Library & Information Science :

Eligibility :Minimum 45%marks in P.G.Degree in Library & Information Science.
Duration :2 yrs.
Full marks :600
Fees :RS.22,000/-(Approx)

Duration and Pattern

The DODL follows the same courses of studies as followed for the regular courses in the University. The duration of P. G. Courses is of two years divided in Part-I and Part-II. The students of this Mode appear at the separate examination and obtain the same Degree of the University.

Examination Prescribed for the Courses Offered

There will be two Examinations: M. A. Part-I Examination at the end of the first year and M. A. Part-II at the end of the second year and for P. G. Diploma Courses at the end of session.
Only those who fulfill all requirements and attendance in PCP's will be eligible to sit for the examination of M. A. Part-I or M. A. Part-II and P. G. Diploma Courses.
Accordingly Admit Card will be issued subject to depositions of examination fees. Due notification will be made for depositing examination fees and collection of admit card.

There will be no provision for Post Publication review/ re-examination/ scrutiny in all such examinations.
Result will ordinarily be published within two months from the completion of the examinations. Candidates securing 40% marks or more but less than 60% on aggregate will be placed in the Second Class, while those with 60% marks or more in aggregate will be placed in the First Class. Candidates unable to secure Qualifying marks prescribed in the Table below in each part will be considered as unsuccessful.

Total Marks Allowed Courses wise and Percentage of Marks required in Aggregate as well as in Different Papers for Qualifying Purpose

Renewal / Continuation of Candidature (Enrollment)

Candidates of M. A. Part-I, M. A. Part-II and P. G. Diploma does not appear at the examination or having appeared at the examination failed to qualify, will have to renew their candidature by filling up renewal form and paying prescribed fees for the purpose other candidate will. A candidate will get a maximum of three chances to pass the M. A. examination, Part-I and Part-II taken together, Within four years from his/her enrolment at the first year class of the course.
If any candidate fails to renew his/her candidature as per procedure mentioned above, his/her enrolment will be cancelled from the register of the DODL office.