The University of Kashmir established the Directorate of Distance Education in the year 1976 with the view to impart education in different disciplines through Open and Distance Learning (ODL) mode. The Directorate of Distance Education has been offering many academic courses/programmes and undertakes a diverse range of activities. The Directorate is housed in a multi-storied building with well-equipped library, excellent student support services, an audio-visual lab, conference hall, well-furnished classrooms, and a computer lab with latest Information and Communication Technology (lCT) facilities.

Vision

We aspire to attain the status of an internationally reputed institution of excellence in teaching, research and extension with a dynamic and responsible mission.