Department of Adult and Continuing Education
Constituent Department of Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Anantapur
About Department of Adult and Continuing Education
Background, academic mission, and departmental profile
Year of Establishment of the Department : 1985
A Brief history of Department :
The Department of Adult,Continuing Education & Extension was started in 1985 on a modest scale when Sri Krishnadeveraya University was a residential unitary university with no constituent or affiliated colleges. The department implemented the adult education programme sincerely laying emphasis on the education of the women and weaker sections. In implementing the programme, the components of awareness and functionality were given due importance.
The department of adult, continuing education & extension is deeply committed to the UGC’s 8th plan move regarding involvement of university system in mass literacy movement which is the main thrust during 8th plain period. The department is acting as a catalytic agent between university and community by way of co-ordinating the literacy activities in different departments of university and affiliated colleges, providing them with the necessary material and techno – pedagogic inputs.
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Common queries about Department of Adult and Continuing Education
Where is the Department of Adult and Continuing Education located?
The Department of Adult and Continuing Education is an academic teaching department of Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Anantapur, located in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, India.
How can students enroll in courses offered by this department?
Admissions to courses offered by Department of Adult and Continuing Education are conducted as per Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Anantapur guidelines, through institutional counseling, entrance examination results, or direct application via the official university portal.
What qualifications are awarded by Department of Adult and Continuing Education?
Depending on the curriculum, the department awards University diplomas, certificates, postgraduate degrees, and research fellowships accredited under Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Anantapur.