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.
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.
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