Satellite-based Education
The university has launched EduSat-based education, supported by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).The university has established several Virtual Learning Centres(VLC) in the State, each having two-way audio and video communication facilities. The students registered for programmes at the VLC attend lectures there. The experts deliver their lectures from the main hub at the University Headquarters or from the sub-studio at Pune. These live lecture sessions also provide scope for interaction with students located at distant locations.
The university offers three academic programmes using the EduSat.
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