In general, distance education refers to the education where a student needs not necessarily to attend the classrooms physically. These days online education which is becoming a popular trend is also considered as distance education.  Historical background of the distance education says that the concept of distance education evolve with the thinking to provide platform for them who cannot attend the regular classroom and hence the course curriculums also designed in such a way that, a student can learn a subject or avail education by studying at home. The home assignments are also designed in a such way that compel the students to go in depth of the course. From my perspective, it is not a good idea to compare distance education with regular education. Both have its own perspective and uniqueness. In India, distance education in school section under is conducted by the National Institute of open schooling, and higher education through different university in India. Initially the distance education programs were controlled and recognized by Distance education council of India, now the distance education has been brought under the umbrella of University Grant Commission (UGC). Post Graduate programme in distance mode is becoming very popular among many students.