Degree Discontinued? Complete it from OU 2nd/3rd Year
Students who discontinued their degree can transfer their credits and get their degree from Osmania University directly from Year 2/3.
Degree Discontinued Transfer to OU Distance Education
Have you stopped studying after a year or two of college? Don’t worry—there’s a way to continue your education without starting from scratch. Osmania University Distance Education gives you a chance to finish your degree by transferring your credits from your previous college. This way, your hard work and precious time will not go to waste.
You can complete your degree, and no one will know (except you) that it was through distance learning. The certificate you get is the same as students who go to regular college. This means you will not face any problems or judgments from others.
What You Need to Do
If you left your studies in the middle (anytime after year 1), you can join Osmania University Distance Education if they have a course similar to the one you were studying. For example, if you were doing BBA or B.Com, you can continue with a similar course at Osmania University. Even if you don’t have the same course, you can attempt to join some similar course based on your syllabus and subjects studied in your degree.
The whole process takes about 15 days and costs around Rs. 3,500, including all the fees (tuition fees for college are separate). After that, you are back on track to complete your degree.
Benefits of Studying in Osmania University Distance Education?
In India, many people think distance education is not as good as regular college. I will not get into that debate but I know that Distance students face some discrimination. The Good news is that Osmania University does not mention “distance” on your final certificate, memos or anywhere except TC, so it looks just like the degree certificate of regular students. This way, you don’t have to worry about people thinking less of your education. Another bonus is that you have no attendance requirement. No need to come to college, only come for exams directly.
Which Courses Are Eligible for Transfer to Distance Education?
If you have discontinued your studies and are thinking about transferring to Osmania University Distance Education, it’s important to know which courses are eligible for transfer.
Eligible Courses:
NOTE: If your course is not there on this list, you may still be eligible. Ask Academic branch or OU CDE regarding this.
You can transfer your credits for general courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Here’s a list of courses you can transfer:
• Undergraduate (UG):
- Bachelor of Arts (BA)
- Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)
- Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
- Bachelor of Science (BSc)
- Others
• Postgraduate (PG):
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Master of Commerce (MCom)
- Master of Computer Applications (MCA)
- Others
If you were enrolled in any of these courses before discontinuing, you can easily transfer your credits to Osmania University and continue your education through their distance learning program.
Courses NOT Eligible for Transfer:
Certain technical and professional courses are not eligible for transfer. These include:
• Bachelor of Technology/Engineering (B.Tech/B.E.)
• Medical courses (MBBS, BDS, etc.)
If you were studying any of these courses, unfortunately, you cannot transfer your credits to distance education. If you still wish to continue your studies in these fields, you will have to start from the beginning in the distance education system, without any credit transfer.
Can I Study Abroad after completing my degree through OU Distance Education?
Yes! After you complete your degree through Osmania University Distance Education, you can apply for higher education like MS in other countries, including the U.S., Canada, and the U.K. In foreign countries, TC is not asked and no other document mentions distance learning.
Can I apply for Government Jobs after completing OU Distance Education degree?
Yes, distance education is recognized by Government of India and you can apply for Government jobs. Osmania University follows the 10+2+3 pattern which is valid. Some other degrees which don’t follow such a pattern may not be.
Documents You Will Need (All Xerox Copies)
1. Mark Sheets: Collect all the mark sheets of the exams you wrote in your previous college, even if you failed in any subject. You need at least 1 year (2 sems) memos for admission into Year 2. If you studied less than 1 year, you cannot transfer credits. If you are applying for admission into Year 3 you need Year 1(2 Sems) and Year 2(2 sems) memos.
2. Syllabus Copy: Ask your old college for a copy of the syllabus of your course. You may not always need this if your course is common, but it’s good to have. The more uncommon the course you studied, the more likely you need this. Sometimes, you can also find this on Google.
3. Demand Draft: You will need a demand draft for Rs. 3,000, payable to “Registrar, OU.”
4. Transfer Form C: You need to buy this form from the university press (it costs Rs. 50) and fill it out. Here is how it looks but university wants to make money so it asks you to buy it from the OU Press. This is just down the same road as the Administrative building.
5. Transfer Certificate (TC): Get a TC from the college you studied at. Some colleges may ask for extra fees before giving you the TC. Especially if you did not finish 3 years. This is an illegal practice but you have limited options. Paying and getting it is one option, going to police/court is another. Either way, you need go get it done. If you can’t get the TC, ask the principal to sign and stamp the transfer form C. That will be enough. Shown below.
6. In case you are from a university outside of Telangana, you may also need equivalency certificate, Academic branch will guide you in this regard.
How does a transfer order look?
What to Do Next
Once you have all these documents, submit them to the Academic Branch at Osmania University. They will ask you to submit the same in the DAK branch in the ground floor. You will receive a printed acknowledgement. In 7 to 15 days, you will get a transfer order. After that, go to the Center for Distance Education to complete your admission. They will give you an admission slip, and you are now a student of Osmania University Distance Education!
Start Now!
Don’t let the fact that you left college stop you from completing your degree. With Osmania University Distance Education, you can finish what you started and stop accepting yourself as a discontinued candidate. It is a little cumbersome process that takes 4-5 visits to OU but it is worth it in the long run. Make your dreams come true. Get your documents ready and start the process today!
