ICDEOL Shimla

International Centre for Distance Education and Open learning also known as ICDEOL Shimla is affiliated to the Himachal Pradesh University only. This was started in 1970 and therefore this was one of the pioneers of distance education for the past five and half decades.

The Institution situated in one of the beautiful cities of India the Shimla, ICDEOL is providing flexible and extensive range of studies for those students who wants particular courses. The institute is accredited by UGC: University Grant Commission which confirms the quality of the educational programmes provided.

ICDEOL has a faculty strength of 36 highly qualified and dedicated members, who aim to deliver quality education to the learners at an affordable cost in a number of disciplines. ICDEOL Shimla is affiliated with the college Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla. International Centre for Distance Education and open learning Shimla boasts of modish facilities that enrich the learning quality of its students.

The institute has a fully equipped and functional library that is unique in its ability to support students’ needs given the students’ diversity. As aware of the significance of technology operative in the current education system, ICDEOL has developed a sound IT facility.

This advanced arrangement ensures the easy feeding of content for the courses, ease in online communications, and fosters other form of e-learning to ensure that students pursuing their courses online receive the same quality of materials as those in the classrooms.

Facilities and Programmes at ICDEOL Shimla In terms of the list of academics offered, the institute provides an all-inclusive and diverse list of academics it aims at addressing the general educational needs of various students. With 18 courses , the institute covers nine degree programmes, all taught through the distance learning mode.

These programmes extend over and across the hierarchy of higher learning programmes, encompassing baccalaureate, masters and relevant professional courses. Some of the most sought after are the B. Ed , B. A, B. Com , B. C. A at the undergraduate level and the MBA, M. Com, M. C.

A and several Master of Arts in subject such as Public Administration, Sanskrit, Economics, History, Music, Hindi, English, Political Science, Sociology and Education. The institute also provide M. Sc in Mathematics, for those students who are willing to pursue more scientific studies. The admission process is very simple at ICDEOL Shimla based on the principle of the institute to impart education to everyone.

It is not clear the way that each and every course admits students, but normally the institute has a set pattern with regard to most of its distance learning courses. Prospective students are encouraged to visit the official portal for more information and updates regarding admission .