Objectives of Distance Education


  • To provide opportunity to those who have missed the opportunity of taking advantage of conventional mode of learning.
  • To provide equal educational opportunities for higher education through distance mode for a large segment of the population, including those in employment, women (including housewives) and adults who wish to upgrade their education or acquire knowledge in various fields of study.
  • To provide flexibility with regard to eligibility for enrollment, age of entry, choice of courses, methods of learning, conduct of examinations and operation of the programme.
  • To complement the programs that existing Universities in the country, in the field of higher learning so as to maintain the highest standards on par with other institutions in the country.
  • To promote integrity in the country through its policies and programs.
  • To offer degree courses, diplomas and post graduate programs for the benefit of the working population in various fields and for the benefit of those who wish to enrich their lives by studying subjects of cultural and aesthetic values.
  • To make provision for research and advancement and dissemination of knowledge.

  • To serve as a source of continuing education, consultancy and to provide equal access to knowledge and higher education.

Distance Education is inherent with certain flexibility and allows a distant learner to pursue any degree, anytime, anywhere convenient to the learner.

  • Flexible in terms of Age
  • Flexible in terms of Study Center
  • Flexible in terms of Time limit
  • Flexible in terms of Examinations

Against the background of what has already been said above, the educational policies of Unity University College can be summarized as follows:-

  • Satisfy the educational needs of students in scattered communities covering the large geographical areas of the country.
  • Accelerate the manpower development for the different economic sectors.
  • Provide educational opportunities for those who have been deprived of education due to various reasons and help them to pursue higher education.
  • Have a cost-effective programs for large number of students.