Top Universities Online Courses
In India, various universities are offering different short-term and certificate online courses. Read on to know more details about online courses offered by the top universities.
Many universities in India have started offering online courses, also known as Massive open online courses (MOOC). This style of teaching has increased a lot in the past year, and the major reason for this is the global pandemic, COVID-19.
The students and various other professionals have started opting for online courses by the top universities. The reason behind this is that they are considered to be of more value, legit and in return, a certification of completion is also provided by them. The following article will brief you about the top universities as per NIRF ranking and the online programmes that they are currently offering. Read on!
Top Universities with NIRF Ranking
The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) concept was introduced by the Ministry of Human Resource & Development (MHRD) in 2015. It is used to rank institutions based on five major parameters – Teaching, Learning & Resources, Research & Professional Practices, Graduation Outcomes, Outreach & Inclusivity and Perception.
So, based on these parameters, tabulated below are the names of top universities offering online courses to students:
| Name |
Location |
Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Institute of Science |
Bengaluru |
1 |
| Jawaharlal Nehru University |
New Delhi |
2 |
| Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham |
Coimbatore |
4 |
| University of Hyderabad |
Hyderabad |
6 |
| Bharathiar University |
Coimbatore |
13 |
IISc Bangalore Online Courses
The Indian Institute of Science (IISc Bangalore) is currently offering nearly 25 online programmes (MOOC Courses) to students. Given below are the highlights for the same:
Type of Programmes: Certificate
Duration: 10 to 20 weeks
Courses Names:
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Design & Simulation of DC-DC converters using open source tools
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Atomic & Molecular Absorption Spectrometer for Pollution Monitoring
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Biomaterials for bone tissue engineering applications
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Principles & Applications of NMR Spectroscopy
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Heat Transfer & Combustion in Multiphase Systems
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Variational Methods in Mechanics
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Linear Algebra
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Transport Processes I: Heat & Mass Transfer
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Compliant Mechanisms: Principles & Design
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Design of Photovoltaic Systems
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Combustion in Air-Breathing Aero Engines
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Enclosure design of electronic equipments
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Advances in UHV Transmission & Distribution
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Design for the Internet of Things
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Photogenic Integrated Circuits
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Trace & ultra-trace analysis of metals using atomic absorption spectrometer
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Inductive couple Plasma
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Atomic Emission Spectrometry (ICP-AES) for Pollution Monitoring
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Electronics Enclosures Thermal Issues
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Ironmaking
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Mathematical Methods & Techniques in Signal Processing
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Convective Heat Transfer
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Integrated Circuits, MOSFETs, Op-Amps & their Application
Jawaharlal Nehru University Online Courses
JNU has launched its first MOOC course through the SWAYAM platform. This programme is for MSc Chemistry students, carrying 4 credits and has attracted nearly 2000 students from India and abroad. The programme has been designed by Dr B.S. Balaji, Associate Professor, School of Biotechnology, JNU Delhi in collaboration with many other Central University professors. Highlights of the programme are given below:
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Course Name: Organic Chemistry
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Duration: 15 weeks
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No. of Modules: 40
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Available on: DD Free dish TV and JIO TV
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Medium: English only, but the University is planning to introduce the programme in other languages as well
JNU Online Course Syllabus
Mentioned below are the major topics that the online programme will cover:
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Fundamental aspects of Organic chemistry principles
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Applications to various organic reactions
| Topic |
Sub-topics |
|---|---|
| Stereo Chemistry |
Stereo Chemical Notations, Stereo Chemical Reactions, Diastereotopic & Enantiotopic Faces, RS Nomenclature, Fischer Projection, |
| Aromatic Systems |
Synthesis of Aromatic Compounds, Benzenoid Compounds, Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons, Aromatic Nucleophilic & Electrophilic Substitution Reactions |
| Linear Free Energy Principles |
Hammett Equations, Curtin-Hammett Principles, Winstein Holness Equations, Various Applications of Hammett Equations |
| Reaction Intermediates |
Carbanions, Carbocations, Free Radicals, Carbenes, their generations, stability, reactions and more |
Note: The entire course will have various innovative and interactive activities like Crossword Puzzles, create course WIKI and more. Students will also be awarded special credits/ marks for these activities. To analyse the performance, mid-term evaluations will be conducted and towards the end of the course, a final examination will be also be held.
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Online Courses
The University is known for its flexibility of the programmes. All the online courses offered by Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham can accommodate the students or the working professionals. The programmes are UGC approved, affordable, with an outstanding faculty from India and abroad. Tabulated below are the online programmes offered by the University:
| Course Name |
Duration |
Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) |
3 – 6 years (6 semesters) |
Rs 1,50,000 |
| Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA) |
3 – 6 years (6 semesters) |
Rs 1,50,000 |
| Master of Business Administration (MBA) |
2 -4 years (4 semesters) |
Rs 2,20,000 |
| MCA – Artificial Intelligence |
2 -4 years (4 semesters) |
Rs 1,95,000 |
| MCA – Cybersecurity |
2 -4 years (4 semesters) |
Rs 2,40,000 |
| Master of Computer Application (MCA) |
2 – 4 years (4 semesters) |
Rs 1,20,000 |
| Mahabharata Upanayanam Certificate Programme |
30 hours in 6 weeks, 5 hours/ week |
Rs 8500/ $120 for the entire programme |
University of Hyderabad Online Courses
The Centre for Distance Virtual Learning (CDVL) is one of the University of Hyderabad's oldest centres, founded in 1994. It began with just two diploma programmes but currently offers 16 marketable, knowledge-based, and skill-development diploma programmes. These programmes are available in a distance/online mode, i.e. correspondence or face-to-face. Given below are the online courses name with their fee:
| Course Name |
Duration |
Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Diploma in Project Management (DPM) |
1-year |
Rs 19,000 |
| Diploma in Business Management (DBM) |
1-year |
Rs 19,000 |
| Diploma in Library Automation & Networking (DLAN) |
1-year |
Rs 15,000 |
| Diploma in Cyber Laws & Intellectual Property Rights (DCL & IPR) |
1-year |
Rs 20,000 |
| Diploma in Communicative English (DCE) |
1-year |
Rs 9,000 |
| Diploma in Criminal Justice & Forensic Science (DCJ & FS) |
1-year |
Rs 18,000 |
| Diploma in Technology Management in Agriculture (DTMA) |
1-year |
Rs 25,000 |
| Diploma in Education Technology Management (DETM) |
1-year |
Rs 25,000 |
| Diploma in Panchyati Raj Governance & Rural Development (DPRG & RD) |
1-year |
Rs 10,000 |
| Diploma in Hospital Management (DHM) |
1-year |
Rs 60,000 |
| Diploma in Health Care Management (DHCM) |
1-year |
Rs 60,000 |
| Diploma in Infection Prevention & Control (DIPC) |
1-year |
Rs 50,000 |
| Diploma in Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning (DAI & ML) |
1-year |
Rs 78,000 |
| Diploma in Telecom Technology & Management (DTTM) |
1-year |
Rs 40,000 |
| Advanced Certificate course on Assisted Reproductive Technologies |
6-month |
Rs 5,00,000 |
| Certificate Programme in Critical Care |
6-month |
Rs 35,000 |
Bharathiar University Online Courses
The University offers various online courses at UG and PG level using the SWAYAM platform. A few of the courses are in the following streams.
Read more about Free MOOC courses at Swayam
| Stream |
Programme Name |
|---|---|
| Arts & Culture |
Foreign Language |
| Music |
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| Performing Arts |
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| Philosophy |
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| Psychology |
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| Sanskrit |
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| Sociology |
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| Statistics |
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| Textiles & Clothing |
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| Social Science |
Economics |
| Geography |
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| History |
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| Management & Vocational |
B.Ed |
| Commerce |
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| Education |
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| Law |
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| Mass Communication |
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| Management |
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| Physical Education |
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| Public Administration |
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| Science & Technology |
Biotechnology |
| Chemistry |
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| Computer Science |
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| Environmental Science |
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| Genetics |
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| Geology |
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| Home Science |
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| Mathematics |
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| Sericulture |
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| Zoology |
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