SIC ODL
About Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning

Vision
Our vision is to create a 'World Campus' where anyone is able to learn and achieve their dreams for higher education and an enhanced career. Our motto is 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam', where the whole world becomes one family in our virtual campus.

Mission
Our mission is to provide every student with a means for 'self paced, self styled learning', anywhere, anytime.
Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning (SCDL) is located in the heart of India's premier educational centre, the city of Pune. SCDL has one of the finest interiors with a state of the art infrastructure and a skilled and dedicated team available to help our learners achieve their dreams. Our global family consists of students from all over India and also 42 countries across the world, representing varied educational and cultural backgrounds. SCDL unites students of all nationalities, regions, occupations and age groups under one virtual “World Campus” through the mode of open and distance learning (ODL).

SCDL is organized into various functional departments such as Enrolment, Student Care, Evaluations, Programs and e-Learning, Data Support, Academics and Research, Editorial, Faculty Development, Finance and Purchase, Systems and Web Support, Mail, Stores, Corporate Development and Central Department. All these departments work together in a seamlessly integrated manner with the ultimate objective of providing quality education and excellent student support services. SCDL emphasizes on a constantly evolving curriculum which is at par with the full time educational programs and meets the latest needs of a fast growing economy and progressive society. SCDL introduces new and innovative educational programs each year empowering learners to meet the challenges of a dynamic society. SCDL is a part of the Symbiosis group of educational institutes, schools and the University.

There are 13 large Symbiosis residential campuses spread across different parts of Pune and one in Bangalore with each campus having state of the art infrastructure such as Auditorium, Hostels, Classrooms, Seminar Halls, playgrounds, cafeteria, etc. SCDL is housed in 50,000 sq. ft. campus well-equipped with modern technology services and all the required facilities such as Video Conferencing, Training Laboratory, Class Rooms, Audio-Visual Hall, Conference Rooms, Library, Communication Centre, Corporate Cell, Cafeteria, etc. SCDL has also started information centres in Nashik (Maharashtra) and Bangalore (Karnataka), which provide an easy access to all SCDL facilities. Extending you all, once again, a very hearty welcome to this international conference.


 
SCDL