Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning

History

Founded by visionary Padmashree Dr. S. B. Mujumdar in 1971 as an International Cultural and Educational Centre, Symbiosis provides a "home away from home" to a large number of students including foreign students who come to Pune in pursuit of higher education. Living up to its name which is a botanical term meaning "living together for mutual benefit", Symbiosis has grown over the past two decades into a family of 33 academic institutions providing education from Kindergarten to Post Graduation.
Today, Symbiosis is ranked 5th in the country and is known in India and abroad as one of the best educational institutes imparting quality education in various fields such as Management, Law, Computers, Health Care, Arts and Commerce.
In 2002, the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India conferred the " Deemed to be University" status on Symbiosis and further in 2006, the UGC vide its notification withdrew the word Deemed and renamed the University as Symbiosis International University (SIU).

Symbiosis Society was carrying out distance learning activity through Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning (SCDL) which was one of the autonomous institutes of Symbiosis. However, Symbiosis society felt that having regard to the large number of educational institutes under its aegis and having regard to the varied methodologies of imparting distance learning / open education using e-learning, self learning material, printed material, on-line content followed by SCDL, it would be advisable to set up a separate society for the efficient management of SCDL, its expansion and establishment of other distance / open education programs and centres. In view of this, the management of Symbiosis Society decided for severance of SCDL from Symbiosis Society and the establishment of a separate society only for "Open and Distance Education" and for exclusively setting up other centres of SCDL. This is how Symbiosis Open Education Society (SOES) was established. The objective of SOES is to promote, advance and disseminate knowledge through the open and distance learning system, in order to provide education, skill development and life long learning opportunities to all segments of the population from India and other countries, thereby enabling, development and growth of individuals, society and community at large.

Advantages of studying here

Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning (SCDL) is located in the heart of India's premier educational centre, the city of Pune. SCDL has one of the finest interiors with a state of the art infrastructure and a skilled and dedicated team available to help our learners achieve their dreams. Our global family consists of students from all over India and also 42 countries abroad, representing varied educational and cultural backgrounds.
SCDL unites students of all nationalities, regions, occupations and age groups under one virtual "World Campus" through the mode of open and distance learning (ODL).
SCDL is organised into various functional departments such as Enrolment, Student Care, Evaluations, Programs and e-Learning, Data Support, Academics and Research, Editorial, Faculty Development, Finance and Purchase, Systems and Web Support, Mail, Stores, Corporate Development and Central Department. All these departments work together in a seamlessly integrated manner with the ultimate objective of providing quality education and excellent student support services.
SCDL emphasizes on a constantly evolving curriculum which is at par with the full time educational programs and meets the latest needs of a fast growing economy and progressive society. SCDL introduces new and innovative educational programs each year empowering learners to meet the challenges of a dynamic society.
SCDL is housed in 50,000 sq. ft. campus well-equipped with modern technology services and all the required facilities such as Video Conferencing, Training Laboratory, Class Rooms, Audio-Visual Hall, Conference Rooms, Library, Communication Centre, Corporate Cell, Cafeteria, etc.

Description

Founded by visionary Padmashree Dr. S. B. Mujumdar in 1971 as an International Cultural and Educational Centre, Symbiosis provides a "home away from home" to a large number of students including foreign students who come to Pune in pursuit of higher education. Living up to its name which is a botanical term meaning "living together for mutual benefit", Symbiosis has grown over the past two decades into a family of 33 academic institutions providing education from Kindergarten to Post Graduation.
Today, Symbiosis is ranked 5th in the country and is known in India and abroad as one of the best educational institutes imparting quality education in various fields such as Management, Law, Computers, Health Care, Arts and Commerce.
In 2002, the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India conferred the " Deemed to be University" status on Symbiosis and further in 2006, the UGC vide its notification withdrew the word Deemed and renamed the University as Symbiosis International University (SIU).

Symbiosis Society was carrying out distance learning activity through Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning (SCDL) which was one of the autonomous institutes of Symbiosis. However, Symbiosis society felt that having regard to the large number of educational institutes under its aegis and having regard to the varied methodologies of imparting distance learning / open education using e-learning, self learning material, printed material, on-line content followed by SCDL, it wo