The School of Distance Education (SDE) is located in the Bharathiar University campus which is about 15 kms away from the city of Coimbatore on the Maruthamalai Road.  City bus routes 1, 1B, 1D, 1E, S12, S13, S15, S26, 46, 70, 70A, 70B, 76, 92 stop at the University enroute to Maruthamalai.  Route 1C touching the Coimbatore railway junction frequently piles up to Vadavalli, from where the above mentioned route-buses can be boarded to reach the University stop is in-front of the SDE building (Hostel Bus Stop).

The School of Distance Education functions from 9.45 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. on all working days – Monday to Friday.  The notice boards in the lobby may be checked for current announcements.  The reception counter may be contacted for further information.  For information over the phone, SDE may be called on phone numbers: 0422 – 2422222 extensions 260, 262, 263, 314, 315, 259 and also the Director in 0422 – 2425222.

a. Enrolment Number

In the letter informing the confirmation of admission, an enrolment number is allotted to every student joining a course.  This number will hold good for the entire duration of the course of study.  Students should indicate their Enrolment Number in all the communication addressed to the School of Distance Education, to facilitate prompt response form the School of Distance Education.  For any communication, the query form found in this brochure should be used.

b. Identity Card

An identity Card will be issued at the time of admission.  This is valid for the entire duration of the course.  The students will be permitted to attend the Personal Conduct theory, Practical classes and study materials will be issued only on production of their ID card.Hall tickets for the University Examinations will be issued by the Chief Superintendents only on production of this ID card.