Online education has changed the way students and working professionals pursue higher education in India. Students can now complete undergraduate and postgraduate programmes through online learning while managing employment, business, internships or other responsibilities.However, choosing an online university should not be based only on advertisements, rankings or popularity. UGC status, the applicable academic session and the specific programme are important factors to check before taking admission.
What is Online Learning?
Online Learning is a mode of higher education in which students access their academic programme primarily through digital platforms. Depending on the university, it may include live classes, recorded lectures, digital study materials, assignments, online assessments, faculty interaction and student support services.
What is an entitled HEI for Online Learning?
An entitled HEI is a Higher Educational Institution that meets the applicable eligibility requirements under the UGC-DEB framework and is permitted to offer full-fledged Online programmes.
UGC Entitled Online Colleges & Universities in India
The following institutions are listed in the UGC Entitled Online (OL) list provided by the UGC-DEB Portal.
| S. No. | College/University Name | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andhra University | Andhra Pradesh |
| 2 | Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation | Andhra Pradesh |
| 3 | Vignan’s Foundation for Science, Technology and Research | Andhra Pradesh |
| 4 | Mohan Babu University | Andhra Pradesh |
| 5 | Sri Venkateswara University | Andhra Pradesh |
| 6 | Assam Down Town University | Assam |
| 7 | Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya | Chhattisgarh |
| 8 | MATS University | Chhattisgarh |
| 9 | Pt. Sundarlal Sharma (Open) University | Chhattisgarh |
| 10 | Jamia Hamdard | Delhi |
| 11 | Jamia Millia Islamia University | Delhi |
| 12 | Jawaharlal Nehru University | Delhi |
| 13 | Central Sanskrit University | Delhi |
| 14 | Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha Vishwavidyalaya | Delhi |
| 15 | Indian Institute of Foreign Trade | Delhi |
| 16 | Gujarat University | Gujarat |
| 17 | Charotar University of Science & Technology | Gujarat |
| 18 | Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University | Gujarat |
| 19 | Parul University | Gujarat |
| 20 | Marwadi University | Gujarat |
| 21 | Gujarat Technological University | Gujarat |
| 22 | G.L.S. University | Gujarat |
| 23 | P.P. Savani University | Gujarat |
| 24 | Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology | Haryana |
| 25 | Kurukshetra University | Haryana |
| 26 | Maharshi Dayanand University | Haryana |
| 27 | Maharishi Markandeshwar | Haryana |
| 28 | Manav Rachna International Institute of Research & Studies | Haryana |
| 29 | Shree Guru Gobind Singh Tricentenary University | Haryana |
| 30 | Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences | Himachal Pradesh |
| 31 | Central University of Himachal Pradesh | Himachal Pradesh |
| 32 | University of Jammu | Jammu & Kashmir |
| 33 | Birla Institute of Technology | Jharkhand |
| 34 | Jain (Deemed-to-Be University) | Karnataka |
| 35 | JSS Academy of Education and Research | Karnataka |
| 36 | Manipal Academy of Higher Education | Karnataka |
| 37 | Bangalore University | Karnataka |
| 38 | Sri Siddhartha Academy of Higher Education | Karnataka |
| 39 | University of Mysore | Karnataka |
| 40 | Yenepoya | Karnataka |
| 41 | Visveswaraiah Technological University | Karnataka |
| 42 | Karnataka State Open University | Karnataka |
| 43 | Christ (Deemed to Be University) | Karnataka |
| 44 | Dayanand Sagar University | Karnataka |
| 45 | Alliance University | Karnataka |
| 46 | Adichunchanagiri University | Karnataka |
| 47 | St. Aloysius | Karnataka |
| 48 | Reva University | Karnataka |
| 49 | Mahatma Gandhi University | Kerala |
| 50 | University of Calicut | Kerala |
| 51 | University of Kerala | Kerala |
| 52 | Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya | Madhya Pradesh |
| 53 | SAGE University | Madhya Pradesh |
| 54 | Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth (Pune) | Maharashtra |
| 55 | D.Y. Patil (Navi Mumbai) | Maharashtra |
| 56 | Symbiosis International | Maharashtra |
| 57 | Bharati Vidyapeeth | Maharashtra |
| 58 | Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research | Maharashtra |
| 59 | University of Mumbai | Maharashtra |
| 60 | Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS) | Maharashtra |
| 61 | Shivaji University | Maharashtra |
| 62 | Savitribai Phule Pune University | Maharashtra |
| 63 | Mizoram University | Mizoram |
| 64 | Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology | Odisha |
| 65 | Centurion University of Technology and Management | Odisha |
| 66 | Chandigarh University | Punjab |
| 67 | Chitkara University | Punjab |
| 68 | Lovely Professional University | Punjab |
| 69 | Guru Nanak Dev University | Punjab |
| 70 | Guru Kashi University | Punjab |
| 71 | Desh Bhagat University | Punjab |
| 72 | Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology | Punjab |
| 73 | Manipal University | Rajasthan |
| 74 | Vivekananda Global University | Rajasthan |
| 75 | Banasthali Vidyapith | Rajasthan |
| 76 | Mody University of Science and Technology | Rajasthan |
| 77 | Amity University | Rajasthan |
| 78 | Jaipur National University | Rajasthan |
| 79 | Sikkim Manipal University | Sikkim |
| 80 | Shri Ramasamy Memorial University | Sikkim |
| 81 | Bharathidasan University | Tamil Nadu |
| 82 | Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research | Tamil Nadu |
| 83 | B.S. Abdur Rahman Institute of Science and Technology | Tamil Nadu |
| 84 | Central University of Tamil Nadu | Tamil Nadu |
| 85 | Madurai Kamaraj University | Tamil Nadu |
| 86 | Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute | Tamil Nadu |
| 87 | Shanmugha Arts, Science, Technology & Research Academy | Tamil Nadu |
| 88 | Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology | Tamil Nadu |
| 89 | S.R.M. Institute of Sciences and Technology | Tamil Nadu |
| 90 | University of Madras | Tamil Nadu |
| 91 | Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Higher Education | Tamil Nadu |
| 92 | Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University | Tamil Nadu |
| 93 | Alagappa University | Tamil Nadu |
| 94 | Bharathiar University | Tamil Nadu |
| 95 | Vellore Institute of Technology | Tamil Nadu |
| 96 | Manonmaniam Sundaranar University | Tamil Nadu |
| 97 | Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science (HITS) | Tamil Nadu |
| 98 | Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences | Tamil Nadu |
| 99 | Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research | Tamil Nadu |
| 100 | Anna University | Tamil Nadu |
| 101 | Vels Institute of Science, Technology & Advanced Studies (VISTAS) | Tamil Nadu |
| 102 | Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research | Tamil Nadu |
| 103 | Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences | Tamil Nadu |
| 104 | ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education | Telangana |
| 105 | International Institute of Information Technology | Telangana |
| 106 | Aligarh Muslim University | Uttar Pradesh |
| 107 | Amity University | Uttar Pradesh |
| 108 | Bennett University | Uttar Pradesh |
| 109 | Choudhary Charan Singh University | Uttar Pradesh |
| 110 | Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University | Uttar Pradesh |
| 111 | Sharda University | Uttar Pradesh |
| 112 | Mangalayatan University | Uttar Pradesh |
| 113 | Integral University | Uttar Pradesh |
| 114 | G.L.A. University | Uttar Pradesh |
| 115 | Dayal Bagh Educational Institute | Uttar Pradesh |
| 116 | University of Lucknow | Uttar Pradesh |
| 117 | Noida International University | Uttar Pradesh |
| 118 | Chhatrapati Shahuji Maharaj University | Uttar Pradesh |
| 119 | Galgotias University | Uttar Pradesh |
| 120 | Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University | Uttar Pradesh |
| 121 | Deen Dayal Upadhyay Gorakhpur University | Uttar Pradesh |
| 122 | Graphic Era | Uttarakhand |
| 123 | Swami Rama Himalayan University | Uttarakhand |
| 124 | University of Petroleum and Energy Studies | Uttarakhand |
| 125 | Uttaranchal University | Uttarakhand |
What is a recognised HEI for Online Learning?
A recognised HEI is a Higher Educational Institution that has received recognition from the UGC-DEB to offer programmes through the applicable Online mode under the relevant regulations.
UGC Recognised Online Colleges & Universities in India
The following institutions are listed in the UGC Recognised Online (OL) list provided by the UGC-DEB Portal.
| S. No. | College/University Name | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assam Don Bosco University | Assam |
| 2 | Ganpat University | Gujarat |
| 3 | Silver Oak University | Gujarat |
| 4 | BML Munjal University, Haryana | Haryana |
| 5 | The NorthCap University | Haryana |
| 6 | Manav Rachna International Institute of Research & Studies | Haryana |
| 7 | Arka Jain University | Jharkhand |
| 8 | Srinivas University | Karnataka |
| 9 | Sandip University | Maharashtra |
| 10 | Ajeenkya D.Y. Patil University | Maharashtra |
| 11 | Atlas SkillTech University | Maharashtra |
| 12 | Jagannath University | Rajasthan |
| 13 | Academy of Maritime Education and Training | Tamil Nadu |
| 14 | Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University | Telangana |
| 15 | Amity University | Uttar Pradesh |
| 16 | Teerthanker Mahaveer University | Uttar Pradesh |
| 17 | Swami Vivekanand Subharti University | Uttar Pradesh |
| 18 | Jaypee Institute of Information Technology | Uttar Pradesh |
Is an Online Degree Valid in India?
Yes, Online degree valid in India. But an online degree evaluated according to the applicable regulatory status of the university and programme for the relevant academic session.
Always verify the university, programme and academic session on the official UGC-DEB platform before taking admission.
Check UGC-DEB University Status