UGC urges students to exercise caution when enrolling in ODL and online courses
4 months, 2 weeks ago

UGC urges students to exercise caution when enrolling in ODL and online courses

India Today  

The University Grants Commission has issued a public notice urging students to exercise caution while enrolling in Open and Distance Learning and Online Learning programmes. Students are advised to verify the recognition status of Higher Educational Institutions for each academic session on the UGC Distance Education Bureau website. The UGC has underscored the importance of enrolling only in recognised programmes provided by authorised institutions to ensure the validity of their educational qualifications. Additionally, the UGC has adjusted the last date for admissions to November 15, 2024, giving prospective students ample time to confirm the accreditation of their chosen institutions and programmes.

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IGNOU extends last date to apply for ODL and online courses
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2 weeks, 3 days ago

IGNOU extends last date to apply for ODL and online courses

India Today  

The Indira Gandhi National Open University has raised the last date for registration to its online and distance learning programmes. To register, the candidates need to possess a DEB ID -- a lifelong identification number generated by students applying for admission into ODL or online courses. The University Grants Commission brought in this ID to prevent students from registering with …

UGC invites applications for HEIs to offer ODL and online courses in 2025
2 weeks, 4 days ago

UGC invites applications for HEIs to offer ODL and online courses in 2025

India Today  

The University Grants Commission has sought applications from suitable Higher Educational Institutions to provide programmes in Open and Distance Learning and Online modes for the 2025-26 academic year. APPLICATION PROCESS AND IMPORTANT DATES Online application window: March 13, 2025 April 3, 2025 Application portal: deb.ugc.ac.in Last date for submission of hard copies : April 15, 2025 Joint Secretary, Distance Education …

UGC prepares to roll out skill-based course guidelines for higher education
3 months, 2 weeks ago

UGC prepares to roll out skill-based course guidelines for higher education

India Today  

The University Grants Commission has developed guidelines for incorporating skill-based courses and micro-credentials in Higher Educational Institutions. Academic programmes will now include emerging fields such as artificial intelligence, data analytics, digital marketing, and feature writing, boosting students' job prospects. Highlighting their significance, UGC Chairman M Jagadesh Kumar stated that the guidelines aim to meet the evolving demands of the job …

UGC warns students, institutions against fake and misleading notices on online and ODL programmes
3 months, 3 weeks ago

UGC warns students, institutions against fake and misleading notices on online and ODL programmes

India TV News  

The University Grants Commission has warned students and institutions against fake and misleading notices on online and open and distance learning programmes. The official notice states, "The UGC has observed that false and misleading public notices are being disseminated on social media regarding programs available in Open and Distance Learning and online formats." UGC asks stakeholders to report fake notices …

UGC unveils draft regulation in major overhaul of UG, PG courses
3 months, 4 weeks ago

UGC unveils draft regulation in major overhaul of UG, PG courses

Hindustan Times  

The University Grants Commission has released draft regulations outlining minimum standards for higher education institutions that introduce several key changes including biannual admissions, flexible attendance policies, recognition of prior learning, and skill-based assessment. The guidelines aim to make Indian higher education more flexible and multidisciplinary while staying “rooted in inclusivity and adaptability,” UGC chairman M Jagadesh Kumar said. “The guidelines …

UGC drafts guidelines for the grant of UG and PG degrees, biannual admissions and multiple entry-exit among suggestions
3 months, 4 weeks ago

UGC drafts guidelines for the grant of UG and PG degrees, biannual admissions and multiple entry-exit among suggestions

Hindustan Times  

The University Grants Commission issued draft guidelines on the minimum standards of instruction for the grant of undergraduate degree and postgraduate degrees. The student intake capacity shall be determined by the university/institution in advance through its statutory bodies based on the academic and physical facilities available, the student-teacher ratio, the teaching-non-teaching ratio in accordance with the UGC guidelines/norms, and other …

UGC proposes major changes for UG and PG courses, admissions, exams | Check details
3 months, 4 weeks ago

UGC proposes major changes for UG and PG courses, admissions, exams | Check details

India TV News  

In a significant move towards updating the higher education system in India, the University Grants Commission has prepared a draft guideline for 'Minimum Standards of Instruction for the Grant of Graduate Degrees and Postgraduate Degree Regulations, 2024'. The guidelines aim to ease the eligibility criteria and minimum credit requirements for students in UG, PG courses for biennial admission and dual …

UGC releases norms for faster completion of degrees
4 months ago

UGC releases norms for faster completion of degrees

Hindustan Times  

The University Grants Commission has released guidelines allowing students to complete undergraduate degrees faster or slower than the standard duration by earning required credits. UGC releases norms for faster completion of degrees Under the new policy, higher education institutions will offer Accelerated Degree Programmes and Extended Degree Programmes alongside standard programmes. “The introduction of accelerated and extended degree programmes is …

UGC urges HEIs to implement guidelines and enable students enroll in two academic courses simultaneously
4 months, 1 week ago

UGC urges HEIs to implement guidelines and enable students enroll in two academic courses simultaneously

Hindustan Times  

The University Grants Commission, UGC, has urged Higher Educational Institutions or HEIs to implement the guidelines in facilitating students in pursuing two courses at the same time. In a letter dated November 20, 2024, UGC secretary Prof Manish R. Joshi stated that many students continue to face challenges in enrolling two academic programmes simultaneously primarily due to the insistence of …

UGC guidelines: Confirm these 5 things before taking admission to an online, ODL course in India
4 months, 2 weeks ago

UGC guidelines: Confirm these 5 things before taking admission to an online, ODL course in India

Hindustan Times  

University Grants Commission, the apex regulatory body of higher education in India, has fixed November 15 as the deadline to apply for open and distance learning and online courses for the October 2024 session. UGC guidelines: Confirm these 5 things before taking admission to an online, ODL course Through a recent notification, the commission has shared some important guidelines for …

Students can now take SWAYAM exams at their own universities: UGC
7 months ago

Students can now take SWAYAM exams at their own universities: UGC

India Today  

The University Grants Commission has introduced a new framework that allows universities to conduct exams for courses available through the Study Webs of Active Learning for Young Aspiring Minds platform. However, under the new framework, students who complete SWAYAM courses can now choose to take their exams at their respective universities, according to a statement by the UGC. UGC'S NEW …

UGC introduces new enrollment process for ODL and online courses in 2024-25
7 months, 1 week ago

UGC introduces new enrollment process for ODL and online courses in 2024-25

India Today  

The University Grants Commission has introduced a new procedure for enroling in Open and Distance Learning and Online courses for the 2024-25 academic session. The UGC's latest notification emphasises that students can only enroll in ODL and Online programmes offered by recognised and approved higher educational institutions. As part of the new admission process, students must register on the UGC-DEB …

UGC to introduce new admission process for distance learning and online courses
7 months, 2 weeks ago

UGC to introduce new admission process for distance learning and online courses

The Hindu  

Henceforth candidates applying for open and distance learning and online programmes must register on the University Grants Commission’s Distance Education Bureau web portal which will create a unique ID for each candidate using their Academic Bank of Credit -ID. The UGC has urged all higher education institutions to implement the new admission process and promote it among learners. The year-wise …

UGC introduces new enrollment procedure for ODL and online programmes; details here
7 months, 2 weeks ago

UGC introduces new enrollment procedure for ODL and online programmes; details here

India TV News  

The University Grants Commission has released a new enrollment procedure for the students seeking admission to Open and Distance Learning /Online Programmes, starting from the 2024-25 academic year. UGC Chairman, Professor Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar announced the new enrollment procedure, highlighting that it aligned with the UGC Regulations, 2020, which set the minimum standards for such programmes. To safeguard student interests, …

UGC releases list of universities that can provide online and ODL programmes, check it here
1 year ago

UGC releases list of universities that can provide online and ODL programmes, check it here

Hindustan Times  

The University Grants Commission has released a list of HEIs that have been approved to provide online and open and distance learning programmes. As per the official notice, the UGC has sanctioned at least 80 universities to provide multiple online distance learning programmes. The government and UGC on Sunday said that reserved category posts would not be allowed to be …

UGC warns edtech companies offering degree courses online in association with foreign universities
1 year, 3 months ago

UGC warns edtech companies offering degree courses online in association with foreign universities

India TV News  

UGC warns edtech companies offering degree courses online in association with foreign universities The University Grants Commission has reiterated that none of these degrees will be valid and cautioned students against taking admission in such courses. The University Grants Commission has warned edtech companies offering degree, and diploma courses in online mode in association with foreign universities that are not …

An upbeat KSOU aims to upturn admissions after NAAC grade
1 year, 10 months ago

An upbeat KSOU aims to upturn admissions after NAAC grade

The Hindu  

The Karnataka State Open University in Mysuru, the State’s sole open university, is hoping to see a rise in admissions in the July cycle with the university getting A-plus grade accreditation from the National Accreditation and Assessment Council. Addressing presspersons here on Saturday, Vice-Chancellor Sharanappa V. Halse said the KSOU sought the NAAC accreditation for the first time and it …

UGC debars NMIMS, Mumbai from offering ODL and online programme courses for one year
1 year, 11 months ago

UGC debars NMIMS, Mumbai from offering ODL and online programme courses for one year

India TV News  

UGC debars NMIMS, Mumbai from offering ODL and online programme courses for one year The UGC also stated that the HEI may be allowed to run ODL and online programs for academic sessions commencing in July -August 2024. The reason behind debarring the Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, the commission stated that the institute does not adhere to the …

UGC's approval must for universities to offer Open, Distance Learning courses
2 years, 4 months ago

UGC's approval must for universities to offer Open, Distance Learning courses

Hindustan Times  

Prior approval from the University Grants Commission is now mandatory for Universities to offer Open and Distance Learning courses. UGC's approval must for universities to offer Open, Distance Learning courses “Universities may offer courses in the Open and Distance Learning mode, with approval of the Commission, provided it satisfies all the conditions laid down under the regulations, by whatever name …

Online PhD programmes offered by EdTech companies at foreign varsities not recognised
2 years, 5 months ago

Online PhD programmes offered by EdTech companies at foreign varsities not recognised

Deccan Chronicle  

NEW DELHI: Online Ph.D programmes offered by EdTech companies in collaboration with foreign educational institutions are not recognised, the University Grants Commission and the All India Council of Technical Education announced on Friday. It is mandatory for all higher educational institutions to follow UGC Regulations and its amendments for awarding Ph.D degrees," according to a joint order issued by the …

Joined an online PhD programme? UGC, AICTE say it won’t recognise the degree
2 years, 5 months ago

Joined an online PhD programme? UGC, AICTE say it won’t recognise the degree

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: The University Grants Commission and the All India Council of Technical Education on Friday issued a joint advisory against online PhD programmes offered by education technology companies in collaboration with foreign educational institutions. UGC said the joint advisory with AICTE was issued after they came across several cases of students enrolling for online PhD courses offered by EdTech …

UGC issues urgent notice on online PhD programmes. Check here
2 years, 5 months ago

UGC issues urgent notice on online PhD programmes. Check here

Live Mint  

University Grants Commission on Friday issued an urgent notice regarding online Ph.D programmes and said that such programmes offered by EdTech companies in collaboration with foreign educational institutions are not recognised. National Digital University with flexible online education regulations likely in future Earlier in the day, Vice Chancellor Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar, however, mentioned that online education is a huge advantage, …

UGC to Allow Students to Pursue Two Courses Together, Asks Universities to Implement Process
2 years, 6 months ago

UGC to Allow Students to Pursue Two Courses Together, Asks Universities to Implement Process

News 18  

The University Grants Commission has asked all universities to make required changes in their structure to facilitate students in pursuing two academic degrees at the same time. “All the Higher Educational Institutions were requested to devise mechanisms through its statutory bodies for allowing students to pursue two academic programmes simultaneously. “With the rapid increase in demand for higher education and …

UGC to launch portal for online courses
2 years, 8 months ago

UGC to launch portal for online courses

The Hindu  

On Friday, the University Grants Commission will launch a portal to offer undergraduate and postgraduate digital courses. UGC chairman M. Jagadesh Kumar said the commission had tied up with MeitY recently not only “to make the last mile connectivity a possibility” but also ensure students could access the content in regional languages besides English. The UGC is tapping into this …

UGC Changes Distance Learning Rules, Aims at Enrolling More Foreign Students
2 years, 8 months ago

UGC Changes Distance Learning Rules, Aims at Enrolling More Foreign Students

News 18  

college admissions, Education News, UGCThe University Grants Commission has issued new guidelines for open and distance learning students. “Any national identity with a photograph of their country of residence shall also be acceptable for authentication,” said UGC. “Provided that for admission of foreign or international learners through the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, in UGC recognised or entitled …

UGC amends distance learning guidelines to attract more foreign students
2 years, 8 months ago

UGC amends distance learning guidelines to attract more foreign students

Hindustan Times  

The University Grants Commission has amended its open and distance learning guidelines to encourage more foreign students to enroll in UGC recognised online programmes through Ministry of External Affairs driven projects. UGC chairperson M Jagadesh Kumar said that under the 2020 regulations, ‘Passport’ was the only identifier for the International students. Accordingly, MEA requested UGC to consider ‘any national Identity …

UGC warns students against taking admission in programmes offered by Annamalai University
2 years, 11 months ago

UGC warns students against taking admission in programmes offered by Annamalai University

Firstpost  

The Annamalai University was only recognised to offer any programme in ODL mode till academic session 2014-15 and accordingly, all ODL programmes offered by the university now are invalid, UGC said New Delhi: The University Grants Commission has warned students again taking admission in any programme offered by the Annamalai University in Tamil Nadu through distance learning mode, saying the …

UGC warns students against taking admission in Annamalai distance courses
2 years, 11 months ago

UGC warns students against taking admission in Annamalai distance courses

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The University Grants Commission has warned students against taking admission in any programme offered by the Annamalai University in Tamil Nadu through distance learning mode, saying the varsity doesn't have the required approvals from the higher education regulator. "It has come to the notice of UGC that Annamalai University is running the distance education programmes and admitting students …

UGC warns students Annamalai University distance learning courses are invalid
3 years ago

UGC warns students Annamalai University distance learning courses are invalid

India Today  

UGC has warned students not to opt for Annamalai University’s distance courses as they are not approved by the commission. The latest notice by UGC says that the university has been running Open and Distance Learning programmes which are “in gross violation of all conditions laid down under UGC” rules and regulations. UGC WARNS STUDENTS A UGC notice from March …

Draft rules allow autonomous colleges to offer online courses
3 years, 1 month ago

Draft rules allow autonomous colleges to offer online courses

Hindustan Times  

Autonomous colleges in India will be able to offer online and distance education programmes from the 2022-23 academic session without prior approval from the University Grants Commission, provided they meet certain criteria, according to modified rules suggested by the higher education regulator. Higher education institutions with valid accreditation by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council, a minimum score of 3.26 …

UGC allows varsities to teach online, distance learning post Covid
3 years, 7 months ago

UGC allows varsities to teach online, distance learning post Covid

India TV News  

The University Grants Commission has framed more flexible rules for various Central and other universities across the country. Under this, regular universities will be allowed to offer online courses and other important courses through distance learning even post Covid-19 pandemic. The National Testing Agency will conduct these examinations at various examination centers across the country, which will be conducted for …

Now, Colleges Can offer 40% of Course Online via Swayam
4 years ago

Now, Colleges Can offer 40% of Course Online via Swayam

News 18  

Students studying in higher education institutes across India will now be able to study up to 40 per cent of their total course via the government’s online platform – SWAYAM while continuing the rest with their institute. Students in any institute can take relevant MOOCs online offered by any national or international faculty members on the government’s online platform and …

​UGC Extends Application Deadline for Online Courses
4 years ago

​UGC Extends Application Deadline for Online Courses

News 18  

ExThe last date for submitting applications for the online and other courses offered under Open and Distance Learning mode for the February-March session has been extended by the University Grants Commission till April 30, 2021. UGC has also asked all the universities and higher educational institutions who are offering the online courses for the current academic year to continue accepting …

UGC issues new guidelines for distance learning courses. Things to know
4 years, 6 months ago

UGC issues new guidelines for distance learning courses. Things to know

Live Mint  

Adherence to duration of academic session, prohibition of franchising agreement and ensuring all activities are within territorial jurisdiction are on the checklist issued by the University Grants Commission for students before enrolling in distance learning programmes. Strictly as per UGC notification "Please ensure that the minimum duration, nomenclature and qualification for degree programme under which they are enrolling is strictly …

Adherence to duration of course, no franchising agreement: UGC's checklist for ODL programmes
4 years, 6 months ago

Adherence to duration of course, no franchising agreement: UGC's checklist for ODL programmes

India TV News  

Adherence to the duration of the academic session, the prohibition of franchising agreement and ensuring all activities are within territorial jurisdiction are on the checklist issued by the University Grants Commission for students before enrolling in distance learning programmes. "Please ensure that the minimum duration, nomenclature and qualification for degree programme under which they are enrolling is strict as per …

UGC doubles credit limit for online courses from 20% to 40%, students can now safely learn from MOOCs
4 years, 7 months ago

UGC doubles credit limit for online courses from 20% to 40%, students can now safely learn from MOOCs

India Today  

With the increased focus on online learning and online courses fuelled with the Covid-19 pandemic and lockdown and the new National Education Policy, the University Grants Commission has doubled the academic credit limit for online courses from the initial 20% to 40%> Since an academic bank of credits is also on the charts as per the NEP 2020, students can …

Message from UGC to universities! Students can avail credits for MOOC courses offered on HRD's Swayam platform
4 years, 10 months ago

Message from UGC to universities! Students can avail credits for MOOC courses offered on HRD's Swayam platform

India Today  

The University Grants Commission has directed universities and colleges to use the 82 undergraduate and 42 postgraduate Massive Open Online Courses available on the HRD Ministry's 'Swayam' platform for credit transfer. "The students enrolled in universities and affiliated colleges may undertake Swayam courses and avail credits by completing these courses as per the University Grants Commission's present regulations on credit …

Good news! Soon students can pursue 2 degree courses simultaneously through different modes
4 years, 10 months ago

Good news! Soon students can pursue 2 degree courses simultaneously through different modes

India Today  

Students will soon be able to pursue two degree courses simultaneously in same or different streams, with the University Grants Commission giving its nod to a proposal in this regard, according to officials. The UGC had last year set up a panel headed by its Vice Chairman, Bhushan Patwardhan, to examine the issue of pursuing two degree programmes simultaneously from …

Use swayam MOOCs and enable credit transfer in colleges from July: UGC tells universities
4 years, 10 months ago

Use swayam MOOCs and enable credit transfer in colleges from July: UGC tells universities

India TV News  

The University Grants Commission has directed universities and colleges to use the 82 undergraduate and 42 postgraduate Massive Open Online Courses available on the HRD Ministry's 'Swayam' platform for credit transfer. "The students enrolled in universities and affiliated colleges may undertake Swayam courses and avail credits by completing these courses as per the University Grants Commission's present regulations on credit …

Budget 2020: Top 100 educational institutions to provide full-fledged online degree programmes
5 years, 2 months ago

Budget 2020: Top 100 educational institutions to provide full-fledged online degree programmes

India Today  

Top 100 educational institutions in the country will offer full-fledged online degree programmes, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced on Saturday. "Degree level full-fledged online education programme will be started to provide quality education to students of deprived sections of the society as well as those who do not have access to higher education. "However, these shall be offered only …

University Grants Commission bans distance learning degree programmes in agriculture
6 years ago

University Grants Commission bans distance learning degree programmes in agriculture

Hindustan Times  

The University Grants Commission has prohibited imparting distance degree programmes in agriculture. “The Union agriculture ministry had referred the matter to the commission, requesting it to consider prohibiting universities from offering Open and Distance Learning degree programmes in agriculture,” a senior commission official said. “To protect the interest of the students already enrolled to the agriculture degree programme, the Indian …

No distance degree programmes for agriculture courses, says UGC
6 years ago

No distance degree programmes for agriculture courses, says UGC

India Today  

The University Grants Commission has denied providing distance degree programmes in agriculture. The decision was taken by the higher education regulator at its last meeting on the ground that a degree programme in agriculture is technical in nature as it requires practical or laboratory courses. A senior commission official told PTI that the union agriculture ministry had referred the matter …

UGC allows all higher edu institutes to offer online courses: Is this a good move when classroom education is still filled with problems?
6 years, 2 months ago

UGC allows all higher edu institutes to offer online courses: Is this a good move when classroom education is still filled with problems?

India Today  

The University Grants Commission released a circular on January 4 inviting online applications from all from all eligible Higher Educational Institutions to grant courses/programmes in online mode from 2019-20 academic session. The UGC decision to allow higher education institutions to offer online courses to provide degrees could be game changing for the education sector. Read: How to judge the quality …

UGC likely to allow PhD enrolment under distance education -IndiaTv news
9 years, 9 months ago

UGC likely to allow PhD enrolment under distance education -IndiaTv news

India TV News  

The University Grants Commission is actively considering relaxing its norms which would enable distance education institutions to offer MPhil and PHD programmes, benefiting nearly 10,000 students. "The commission is taking a considerate view of the matter and it will be placed in the next committee meeting," UGC Chairman Ved Prakash told PTI. The development comes against the backdrop of a …

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