The Annamalai University Directorate of Distance Education serves as a distinguished Public Distance Education Department within Annamalai University, situated in Chidambaram. Established in 1979, its inception aimed to extend high-quality educational opportunities to students unable to attend traditional on-campus courses, yet keen on advancing their academic pursuits. The University holds an esteemed A+ Grade accreditation from NAAC, alongside approvals from NCTE and recognition by UGC.

Annamalai University offers a diverse array of undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and certificate programs in disciplines such as Applied Psychology, Physics, Chemistry, Zoology, Botany, and Computer Science through its distance education platform. Embracing a semester-based curriculum, the institution fosters interactive learning experiences aimed at enhancing student engagement and academic performance. This structured approach not only facilitates improved performance in competitive examinations but also elevates the overall value of conferred degrees.