Institute of Distance and Open Learning, Gauhati University, Guwahati

The Guwahati University’s Institute of Distance and Open Learning (IDOL) is one of the renowned distance education provider universities in Guwahati, Assam. Originally constituted as a component of Gauhati University, IDOL has been pioneering the delivery of education at higher learning institutions to a variety of candidates.

Situated in the Gopinath Bordoloi Nagar Jalukbari area of Guwahati, the institute has emerged as a central point of learning for courses delivered in flexible learning models. The University Grants Commission (UGC) recognises IDOL, making its programs reputed and recognised within the university. IDOL Gauhati University is affiliated with the college Gauhati University, Guwahati.

Due to the numerous disciplines offered in the teaching curriculum, the institute serves the educational needs and interests of students. IDOL Gauhati University offers distance learning students virtually all the facilities that any university can provide.

Because most teaching is done online, it is difficult to provide details about campus amenities These lines of communication guarantee that the distance learners are in touch with the institute and receive assistance at appropriate times during their courses. The institute is currently providing twenty courses under seven-degree programmes that cover a broad side of curriculum interests.

These courses are mostly offered in the distance learning mode so that students can still attend their classes while also catering to other responsibilities. Admission to these courses is being offered to candidates in Bachelor of Arts ( BA ), Bachelor of Commerce (B.

Com), Bachelor of Computer Applications ( BCA ), and several Master courses in subjects such as Assamese, English , Economics, History, Political Science , Sanskrit, Mathematics, Philosophy, Bengali , Mass Communication, and Education.

Furthermore, IDOL has developed especially professionally orientated programmes, including the Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in information technology, that complement the new course offerings of the university to address the challenges of the contemporary employment landscape.