About CDOE
The Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE) is an integral part of the Central University of Himachal Pradesh (CUHP), Dharamshala (HP)-INDIA established by Government of India under Central Universities Act 2009.
The CDOE was established in the year 2025 with the main aim of improving inclusive access and equity in the field of higher education as has been enunciated in the Constitution of India. The CDOE is headed by the Director with fully dedicated administrative team for its smooth functioning.
Our Approvals & Recognition
The CDOE has approval from University Grants Commission-Distance Education Bureau (UGC-DEB) to offer academic programmes through online learning (OL) mode.
Our Mission
The CDOE emphasizes on providing quality higher education at the doorsteps of those who have either been traditionally deprived of such opportunities due to socio-economic reasons or were not able to complete their higher education due to professional and personal engagements.
The CDOE attempts to provide flexible and innovative modes of education to ensure 'independent learning' to anyone, anytime and anywhere at their own pace and convenience, and promotes the principle of 'Learn while Earn' as has been emphasized in National Education Policy (NEP)-2020.
Academic Programs
The Centre is presently offering Online Learning (OL) programmes at Post Graduate level. These OL programmes have been tailored to meet the learning requirements of knowledge seekers, professionals and socio-economically deprived individuals who wish to upgrade their educational status.
The CDOE follows the same curriculum which is being offered in face-to-face academic programmes of CUHP. The CDOE offers a wide range of courses which will help in enhancing the skills of the learners.
Innovative Curriculum
For this purpose, skill-oriented courses, practical-based courses, market-oriented courses, profession-based courses, industry-driven courses, research-oriented courses and internship/field work have been made integral components of different programmes.
The CDOE also offers courses on Bhartiya (Indian) Knowledge System (IKS) and value-oriented courses to imbibe the learners with different values and pride in being a 'Bhartiya' by spirit, thoughts, intellect and deeds.
Affordability & Teaching Methodology
The OL programmes offered by the CDOE are affordable for the aspirants both in terms of finance and time required to be invested for completing the studies.
The CDOE adopts a diversity of instructional strategies ranging from e-self learning material (e-SLM), video lectures, Audio podcasts, live discussion forums, interactive sessions, e-tutorials to use of open educational resources (OERs), online lectures and seminars by field experts etc.
Facilities & Support Services
The CDOE has fully equipped ICT laboratory and state of the art computer centre to offer online programmes of highest quality.
The CDOE has a fully dedicated academic team comprising of programme coordinators, course coordinators, course mentors and dedicated faculty members for providing academic support services to the learners.
An exclusive technical team has been constituted by CDOE for providing learner support services from pre-admission stage to the stage of final award of degree to the learners.
Degree Equivalence & Vision
The degrees/diplomas awarded by CDOE through OL/ODL mode are equivalent to the degrees offered through conventional mode.
The CDOE is fully committed to provide the learners with such learning experiences and exposure that will improve their personal and professional life in a manner which will help them in contributing towards the vision of "Viksit Bharat@2047".
