Universities Offering Master of Philosophy (M.Phil) through Distance Learning

Almost all cities in India have open universities or institutions that offer M.Phil through distance learning. The pioneer is Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU). This university has study centers in almost every state in India. Each of these universities conduct their own admission or entrance examination.

The top universities that offer Master of Philosophy through distance learning are as follows:

Name of the University	Streams Offered in M.Phil	Address	Contact Details
Indira Gandhi National Open University	Economics, Gender and Development Studies	Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068	Phone: 91-11-29532321, 29535924-32, 29535062-65 (EPABX), Extn. 2504 & 2508 Fax: 91-11-29536588 Email: rmohan@ignou.ac.in Website: www.ignou.ac.in
Annamalai University	English, Economics, History, Business Administration, Philosophy, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Chemistry, Bio Chemistry, Micro Biology, Computer Science, Education, Physical Education, Psychology	Annamalai Nagar – 608 002, Tamil Nadu	Phone: 91 – 4144 – 238248/263/796 Fax: 91 – 4144 – 238080 Email: info@annamalaiuniversity.ac.in Website: www.annamalaiuniversity.ac.ina
Alagappa University	Management, Economics, Computer Applications, Science, Education and Languages	Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu, Pin Code: 630 003	Phone: 04565 – 229230 Fax: 04565 – 225216 Email: alagappadde@yahoo.co.in Website: http://www.alagappauniversity.ac.in/index.html
Andhra University	Applied Chemistry, Instrumentation, Geo-engineering	Visakhapatnam – 530 003, Andhra Pradesh	Phone: 91-891-2844444, 91-891-2844555 Fax: 91-891-2755324 Email: vicechancellor@andhrauniversity.info Website: http://www.andhrauniversity.info/sde/
Birla Institute of Technology & Science	Hospital & Health Systems Management, Optometry, Physician Assistant	PILANI, Distt. Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan-333031	Phone: 91-1596-42210 Fax : 91-1596-44183 Email : dlpd@bits-pilani.ac.in Website: www.bits-pilani.ac.in/
Dr.B.R. Ambedkar Open University	Economics, History, Commerce, Political Science, Public Administration, Library and Information Science, Sociology, English, Business Management and Mathematics	Prof. G. Ram Reddy Marg, Road No. 46, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad – 500 033. A.P.	Phone:+91 040 23680000 (25 lines) Fax: +91 040 23544830 Email: info@braou.ac.in Website: http://www.braou.ac.in
H.P. University Director, ICDEOL	English, Hindi, History, Economics, Pol. Science, Commerce	H.P. University, Shimla-171 005	Phone: 0177-2831327 Website: http://hpuniv.nic.in/icdeol.htm
Kakatiya University School of Distance Learning and Continuing Education	Math, Economics, Zoology, Commerce, Telugu, Chemistry, Botany, Envi. Sciences, Pub. Admit, Political Science, History, English, Hindi	Kakatiya University, Vidyaranyapuri, Warangal 506 009 (AP)	Phone : (0870) 2438S77, 2438899 Fax: (0870)2438000 Email: info@sdlceku.ac.in Website: http://www.sdlceku.ac.in
Karnataka State Open University	Education, Sociology, English, Kannada, History, and Sanskrit	Manasagangotri, Mysore – 570 006	Phone: 0821-2500845, 2500982 Fax: 2500847 Website: http://www.ksoumysore.com
Kurukshetra University	English, Commerce, Hindi, Sanskrit, Ancient Indian History, Punjabi, Culture & Archaeology, Economics, Public Administration, Education, Physical Education	Kurukshetra, Haryana	Phone: +91-1744-238518 Fax: +91-1744-238628 Website: http://kukinfo.com
Manonmaniam Sundaranar University	Tamil, Maths, English, Commerce, History, Computer Science, Life Secience, Physics, Chemistry, Education	Tirunelveli 627 012, Tamil Nadu	Phone: 91-462-2333741, 2338721; Email: tvl_regismsu@sancharnet.in Website: www.msuniversitytvl.net
Netaji Subhas Open University (NSOU)	Education	1, Woodburn Park, Kolkata- 700 020	Phone: (033) 2283-5157, Fax: (033) 2283-5082 Email:admin@wbnsou.com
The English and Foreign Languages University	English	Hyderabad – 500007	Phone: 091-0402-7098131 Fax: 091-0402-7098402 Email: cieflhyd@ciefl.ac.in Website: http://www.ciefl.ac.in
Tamil Nadu Open University	Tamil, English, Education, Management, History, Public Administration, Political Science, Sociology, Commerce, Economics, Mathematics	Directorate Of Technical Education Campus, Guindy, Chennai 600 025	Phone: 044 -22200501 Fax: 044 -22200601 Website: http://www.tnou.ac.in/
University of Madras		Chepauk, Chennai-600 005	Phone: 91-44-25361074, 25399401 (Off.) Fax: 91-44-25367654 Email: vcoffice@unom.ac.in Website: http://www.unom.ac.in/ice.html
Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University		Dnyanagangotri, Near Gangapur Dam, Nashik-422005, Maharashtra	Phone: 91-253-340228 Fax: 91-253-341716 Email : ycmou@vsnl.com Website : www.ycmou.com

Other Universities offering M.Phil (Master of Philosophy) through distance education are -

• Osmania University
• Sikkim Manipal
• Mumbai University
• Symbiosis
• Indian Institute of Ecology and Environment (IIEE)
• Indian School of Mines University (ISMU)
• Jamia Millia Islamia University
• Karunya School of Engineering
• Karunya School of Management (KSM)
• NALSAR University of Law
• National Law School of India University
• Amity Institute of Psychology & Allied Sciences

Eligibility Criteria for M.Phil

The minimum eligibility criterion for an M.Phil degree is a Master’s degree with second class/division.

M.Phil through Distance Learning in India

Master of Philosophy or M.Phil takes generally shorter time for completion than PhD. This course, which is generally used as a training program in advanced research work or a preliminary stage of PhD, can be completed in 1 and half to 2 years. As an M.Phil student can replicate an already published research, the completion of the course becomes easier. On completion of the course, a student can proceed to do a PhD. In India, one can do M.Phil in many subjects like Management, Physics, Education, Mathematics, English, and so on. Generally, it often becomes difficult for a working professional to pursue this course through formal and regular mode of studying. They have the opportunity to pursue this course through distance learning.

Benefits of M.Phil through Distance Learning

Distance learning has reached the remote geographic location and thus people from rural areas can pursue Master of Philosophy from the comfort of their home. Distance education also saves a lot on the cost of education and training. This mode of learning also saves a lot of time as the institution has now come to the students. Distance learning also links experts on the specific subjects with the students, so they can gather the real industry experiences.With recorded lectures, a student can view the study process and other materials at his own convenient time.

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