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Data was collected using open ended questionnaire, answered by random sample of 1683 distance learners enrolled in B.Ed program. It concluded that learners does not receive the study packages and examination related intimations such as roll number slips, examination schedules and result cards on time. All tutors do not communicate their proper addresses and contact numbers to students that make difficult for learners to submit their assignments on time. Some tutors also do not send assignments to students after marking. Study centers, workshop venues and examination centers are selected far away from their residences and do not have proper physical facilities. Workshops held at afternoon timings and continue until evening that cause problems especially for female students. Examination halls does not provide comfortable environment to examinees, marking is not fair and tests used for assessments include only long essay type items. Sometimes students also find errors in result cards that are result of irresponsible work by staff involved in result preparation. The study suggested having well-established study centers, appointing dedicated tutors, introducing objective type items in question papers and improve monitoring during whole process.  \nKey words: Distance education, correspondence model, assessment, problems of distance learners  \n* Assistant Professor, Department of Education, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur. [E-mail: nasedu1@yahoo.com](E-mail: nasedu1@yahoo.com)  \n** Professor and Chairman, Department of Elementary Education, Institute of Education and Research, University of the Punjab, Lahore  \nIntroduction  \nDistance education is modern trend for promoting education in Pakistan. A wide range of distance learning courses has been introduced through this mode of education. In Pakistan, distance education started with the establishment of AIOU“through act no XXXIX passed by the parliament of Pakistan in May 1974 and started to work in June 1974. (AIOU, 2002) . AIOU is second Open University in the world and first Open University in Asia. It follows the correspondence model of distance learning. Second distance learning university in Pakistan is Virtual University Pakistan, which started in September 2002. It follows virtual model of distance learning.  \nDistance mode of education basis on activities having limited assistance by teachers but providing educational materials by the institution. Claudio (1998) . This mode is appealing especially for working class and underprivileged groups of society. Rai, Bajpai & Singh (2007) reported, students getting admission in distance education courses mostly take admission to broaden their knowledge. They are mostly aged, have jobs and families. According to the Vice Chancellor’s Annual Report (2011) it has enrolled “1170379 students during 2011 in different courses” ranging from matric until Ph. D. Review of admission trend in various courses through distance mode of education in Pakistan has motivated some formal universities to offer courses through distance learning for improving their enrollment rate during last few years.  \nMany universities in the country have now introduced distance education courses along with formal courses following the dual mode model of education. They identify different reasons for introducing distance learning mode but one most important reason behind the situation is that it is most easiest and flexible system for the poor societies and working class who wants to improve their educational status and skills without leaving their homes, jobs and families.  \nStatistical review shows that graph of admissions in various programs through distance learning is going up day by day. Admission rate in distance education courses is encouraging. 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