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Here are some tuition-free or low-fee online programs in India:IGNOU: Offers online programs in Arts, Commerce, Science, Law, Social Sciences, and more.BRAOU: Provides distance learning programs in Arts, Science, and Commerce.NIOS: Offers free online courses for secondary, senior secondary, and vocational education.Swayam: Offers free online courses in fields like Engineering, Management, Humanities, and Social Sciences, with optional certification.Alagappa University: Offers online programs in Management, Education, and Computer Science.University of Madras: Provides online undergraduate and postgraduate courses in Arts, Commerce, and Science.

Acharya Nagarjuna University's center focuses on the distance education of all undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Although the university does not officially claim any of its courses to be the best, it also garners an impressive crowd in certain programs. Undergraduate Programs :- Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) :- ANUCDE offers several B.A. specializations, some of which include Economics, History, and Political Science. The idea is to give a broad-based understanding of the humanities and social sciences. Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com): This B.Com programme has both General and Computer Applications streams, both of which were designed for students pursuing commerce and business studies. Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA): This programme offers the development of managerial skills and is a favorite for students planning to pursue careers in business management. Postgraduate Programs: Master of Arts (M.A.): M.A. from ANUCDE has a plethora of opportunities in diverse subjects, such as English, Telugu, and Sociology, to give students knowledge at a higher level. Master of Commerce (M.Com): This M.Com programme is geared toward students taking advanced studies in commerce with specialisation in Banking and Accountancy. Master of Library and Information Science (MLISc): This programme is designed for students interested in library Science and information management. Although these are a few of the programs availed by ANUCDE, this distance education model of the institution creates many avenues for students to choose their courses according to their interests and future career paths. This freedom of distance learning allows several learners to acquire knowledge without being confining in the walls of a traditional classroom. For detailed information on course offerings, admissions procedures, and fees, go to the official ANUCDE.

Sambalpur University, Odisha, offers no Master of Physical Education (M.P.Ed) via distance education. M.P.Ed is essentially a contact programme requiring both practical as well as theoretical trainings-a full-time regular course-since it's challenging for the same to be provided over distance mode. Nevertheless, students can refer to the department of Distance Education for a more updated list of information, as their offerings also change from time to time. Other universities in India offering M.P.Ed through distance education include the Indira Gandhi National Open University, IGNOU. Always check eligibility and admission requirements from the official website.

The eligibility criteria for B.Sc Nursing programs in India, including distance learning options, generally require:1. Completion of 10+2 (PUC) with Science (Physics, Chemistry, and Biology) as core subjects.  2. A minimum of 45-50% aggregate marks in the qualifying exam.  3. English as a subject in 10+2.  Unfortunately, with 44.66% marks, you may fall slightly short of the general eligibility requirement for B.Sc Nursing. However, you might still have options:1. Relaxation for Reserved Categories: If you belong to SC/ST/OBC or other reserved categories, many institutions provide a 5%relaxation, lowering the requirement to around 40-45%.  2. Private or Distance Institutions: While traditional B.Sc Nursing requires in-person practical training (due to clinical practice mandates by the Indian Nursing Council), some private institutions might offer alternative options or bridge courses.  3. Diploma in Nursing (GNM): If B.Sc Nursing isn't possible, you can opt for General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM), a diploma-level course requiring lower eligibility marks.It's best to directly contact the Indian College of Nursingor similar institutions to confirm whether they accept candidates with your percentage for distance or alternative programs.

In Karnataka, various universities offer B.Ed. programmes through correspondence or distance learning. The notable institutions that provide B.Ed. are the Karnataka State Open University, Mysuru which provides B.Ed. in distance mode, and IGNOU with a regional centre in Bengaluru, that provides B.Ed. through distance education. The University of Mysore also offers B.Ed. through distance learning and Bangalore University offers a distance education programme for B.Ed., subject to the approval. Prior to applying to the program, one must check the eligibility criteria and course details together with whether the programme was approved from the respective university.