Centre for Distance and Open Learning (C.D.O.L.), Jamia Millia Islamia (a Central University by an Act of Parliament) Jamia Nagar, New Delhi-110025, was established in 2002 with the aim to join the Open Learning System in providing opportunities for higher education to those who otherwise are not able to draw benefits from the conventional system.
Thus in the tradition of Open Learning, Centre for Distance and Open Learning provides considerable flexibility in qualification, place, pace and duration of study to students. For example the Bachelor’s degree in Education (B. Ed.) of 2 years duration conducted by Centre for Distance and Open Learning, can be completed in 6 years if the student so desires.