Annamalai University December 2025 Distance & Online Education Exams
Annamalai University has released the full notice for the Distance and Online Education Exams for December 2025. The files you uploaded include the important instructions, the list of exam centres, and the complete exam timetable.
Based on these documents, this blog explains the exam form dates, rules, fees, centres, timetable, and essential guidelines in the simplest possible language.
This guide is helpful for all students of Annamalai University pursuing UG, PG, Diploma, PG Diploma, Certificate, and professional courses under the Distance and Online Education mode.
Overview of Annamalai University Distance & Online Exams – December 2025
As per the university notification, the Distance & Online Education Exams for the academic year 2025–2026 will begin on:
26th December 2025
(As mentioned in the Notice dated 29.10.2025)
These exams will be held in the districts allowed by the Distance Education Bureau (DEB). DEB has made it mandatory that distance exams are held only within certain districts.
Important Exam Form Dates for December 2025
The exam form must be submitted ONLY online through the official portal:
https://annamalaiuniversity.ac.in/aucoe/cdoe_fee.php
(This link is given in the Instructions PDF)
The official dates for exam form submission are:
Portal Opening Date:
📅 17 November 2025
Last Date Without Penalty:
📅 03 December 2025 (Online only)
Last Date With Penalty (₹500):
📅 08 December 2025 (Online only)
No hard copy, postal submission, or demand draft is allowed.
The university clearly states:
“Online application shall not be entertained after the prescribed dates.”
(Instructions Page 1)
Exam Centres for December 2025 Exams (Approved List)
As per the official notice, the exams will be held at the following centres in Tamil Nadu. These were approved by the university on 29.10.2025:
| Centre Code | Exam Centre |
|---|---|
| 001 | Annamalainagar |
| 002 | Cuddalore |
| 003 | Kallakurichi |
| 004 | Mayiladuthurai |
| 005 | Tindivanam |
| 006 | Villupuram |
(Source: Exam Centres Notification PDF)
These centres are approved because DEB (Distance Education Bureau) has made it compulsory that distance education exams must only be held within:
- Cuddalore
- Kallakurichi
- Villupuram
- Mayiladuthurai
Important Rules Before Filling the Exam Form
According to the “Instructions to Candidates” PDF, here are the key rules students must follow:
1. Exam Registration Is Online Only
You must submit the exam form through the university website only.
(Instructions Page 1)
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2. Students With Tuition Fee Due Cannot Apply
If any tuition fee is pending, the exam form will not be accepted.
(Instructions Point 1)
3. First-Time Students Must Register for ALL Subjects
At the first appearance, you must register for all subjects of the year/semester.
(Instructions Point 4)
4. PCP Attendance Is Mandatory (For Relevant Courses)
Students who have not attended compulsory PCP cannot appear for the exam.
(Instructions Point 5)
5. Exam Centre Cannot Be Changed
Once selected, the exam centre cannot be changed for any reason.
(Instructions Point 7)
6. No Additional Answer Sheets
Each student will receive only one 40-page answer booklet.
(Instructions Point 9)
7. Hall Ticket Must Be Downloaded Online
Hall tickets will not be sent. Students must download from the university site.
(Instructions Point 8)
8. Results Will Be Sent by Registered Post
Mark sheets and certificates will be sent by registered post after results.
(Instructions Point 10)
Exam Fees for December 2025 (Complete Breakdown)
A) UG Courses (BA, BCom, BSc, BBA, BCA, etc.)
- Theory: ₹150 per subject
- Practical: ₹200 per subject
- Project/Viva: ₹350
B) Diploma / Post Diploma
- Theory: ₹150
- Practical / Project: ₹200
C) PG Diploma
- Theory: ₹200
- Practical / Project: ₹250
D) PG Programmes (MA, MSc, MCom, MSW, MCA, etc.)
- Theory: ₹200
- Practical (3 hrs): ₹300
- Practical (6 hrs): ₹440
- Dissertation: ₹500
E) MBA & Other PG Programmes
- Theory: ₹500 per subject
- Practical / Internship: ₹750
- Dissertation: ₹1,000
Other Mandatory Fees
All students must pay:- Application Registration Fee: ₹100
- Postal Charges: ₹100
- Mark List Fee: ₹125 per year/semester
- Provisional Certificate: ₹300 (Final year only)
- Degree Certificate Fee: ₹1050 (Final year only)
- Centre Fee: ₹300
Exam Timetable – December 2025 (Based on Uploaded 240-Page PDF)
The timetable PDF you uploaded has 240 pages, and it includes the full exam schedule for every course. It covers:
- All UG courses
- All PG courses
- All Diploma and PG Diploma programmes
- Professional courses like B.Ed, B.L.I.S, M.L.I.S, MBA, MCA, and others
- All Allied Health Science programmes
- Information about practical exams and viva voce dates
In short, this one PDF has the complete exam timetable for every programme.
Key Points from the Timetable PDF:
1. Exams begin on 26 December 2025
(Confirmed from Notice)
2. Exams are split into Morning & Afternoon sessions
- Forenoon (FN): Usually 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- Afternoon (AN): Usually 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
(Exact times appear within the full timetable PDF)
3. Programme-wise schedules are listed with dates, times, and subject codes
Each page of the 240-page timetable lists:
- Course name
- Subject code
- Subject name
- Date
- Session (FN/AN)
4. Practical Timetable Will Be Announced Separately
As per instructions:
“The date and venue of Practical and Viva Voce examinations will be announced separately.”
(Instructions Point 7)
Rules for Answer Booklet and OMR Cover Sheet
Very important rule (strict):
Students must correctly write and shade their register numbers on the OMR sheet. If there is:- Wrong number
- Incomplete shading
- Incorrect register number
Hall Ticket Download Instructions
- Register Number
- Exam centre
- Subjects registered
- Exam dates
- Hall Ticket
- CDOE Identity Card
Improvement Exam Rules
Improvement exams are allowed only if:- The student has passed all subjects
- Applies within two years of completing the programme
- Takes improvement only once
Revaluation and Result Rules
Revaluation Fee: ₹2000 per subject
Students must apply within 15 days of the result declaration.
(Instructions Point 12)
Late requests are not accepted.
Discrepancies in Marks or Attendance
Students must inform the Controller of Examinations:
- Within 10 days of result declaration
(Instructions Point 12)
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Certificates After the Exam
1. Marksheet
Sent by registered post after exam results.
2. Provisional/Pass Certificate
Given to eligible final year students.
3. Degree Certificate
Issued only after convocation.
May take 12 months from result date.
(Instructions Point 11)
What Happens If Exams Cannot Be Conducted at a Centre?
- Shift students to another centre
- OR reschedule the examination
No Hard Copy Submission Allowed
The notice clearly says: “No need to send hard copy of the application. Application along with demand draft will not be accepted under any circumstance.” (Source: Centres Notice PDF)Contact Information for Queries
Students may contact: Controller of Examinations Email: aucoecell2016@gmail.comConclusion
The Annamalai University Distance and Online Education Exams for December 2025 come with clear guidelines, important deadlines, and specific rules. Students must follow all the instructions from the official PDFs to avoid issues like:
- Rejection of exam form
- Wrong centre allocation
- Penalties
- Withholding of results
This blog has rewritten everything from your uploaded files—in simple words—so that every student can understand the complete process without confusion.