Distance Education or Correspondence course is a helping hand for those candidates who are not able to attend regular classes but who want to continue their education. There are a lot of Universities and Colleges offering distance Education in India. Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), Delhi was the first Open University that came into existence in India. Its success inspired other new institutions and Universities to enter into the World of Distance Education.

Some of the colleges and Universities offering regular classes also came forward with an additional facility of Correspondence courses. Most of the reputed Universities offering Distance education are approved by Distance Education Council (DEC). The students are recommended to join Universities that are approved by DEC so that their future ahead will be guaranteed.

List of colleges offering B.Sc Physics through Distance Education/Correspondence in North India

• Indira Gandhi National Open University, Delhi
• School of Open Learning, University of Delhi
• Kurukshethra University, Kurukshetra, Haryana

List of colleges offering B.Sc Physics through Distance Education/Correspondence in South India

• Annamalai University, Chidamabaram, Tamil Nadu
• Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai, Tamil Nadu
• Bharathidasan University, Trichy, Tamil Nadu
• Alagappa University, Karakudi, Tamil Nadu

List of colleges offering B.Sc Physics through Distance Education/Correspondence in West India

• Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University, Ahmadabad, Gujarat
• Kota Open University, Rajasthan
• RVD University, Rajasthan

List of colleges offering B.Sc Physics through Distance Education/Correspondence in East India

• Netaji Subash Open University, Calcutta, West Bengal
• Nalanda Open University, Patna, Bihar
• Berhampur University, Orissa
• Vidyasagar University, West Bengal
• Utkal University, Orissa
• Rabindra Bharati University, Calcutta, west Bengal

Admission Criteria for B.Sc Physics through Distance Education/Correspondence

The Admission criterion for colleges offering distance education courses in Bachelor of Science in Physics varies depending on the corresponding University or Board or the institute. Most of them demand a pass in the Higher Secondary Examination (HSE) or its equivalent exam and they should have studied Physics as one of their subjects in the qualifying exam. The candidate should also have at least 45% marks in their qualifying exam.

Salient features of Distance Education

• Accessibility for those living in remote areas
• No waste of time for transportation
• Self paced learning
• Just in time learning
• No commuting
• Lowered costs
• Learn while working
• Flexibility to study at any convenient location
• Accessibility for those people with restricted mobility
• Accessibility for those people with family responsibilities
• Choice of Schools

There are also a lot of other advantages for pursuing a degree through distance education. The job opportunities and the future scope of a distance education course graduate are same as that of a regular course graduate.