The HEIs that have been given approval by the UGC are Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences (Himachal Pradesh), Vivekananda Global University (Rajasthan) and Galgotias University (Uttar Pradesh).
UGC gives nod to three more HEIs to offer online, ODL courses
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has given nod to three more Higher education institutions (HEIs) to offer courses in the online and distance learning modes for academic sessions beginning in January-February 2023.
The HEIs that have been given approval by the UGC are Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences (Himachal Pradesh), Vivekananda Global University (Rajasthan) and Galgotias University (Uttar Pradesh).
The Commission has also accorded approval to these HEIs after obtaining an affidavit ensuring compliance with the UGC (ODL, Online Programmes) Regulations, 2020 and the prescribed fee notified by the Commission. The last date for admission will be as notified by the UGC for each academic session and HEIs will upload the admission details within fifteen days thereafter. However, for the academic session January- February 2023, the last date of admission is March 31, 2023.
The Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences, Himachal Pradesh will offer one programme- Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Open and ODL mode. The Vivekananda Global University, Rajasthan will offer three programmes namely Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA), Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Open and ODL mode.
The Galgotias University, Uttar Pradesh will offer five programmes in Open and ODL mode which includes Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Computer Applications (MCA), Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA), Master of Commerce (MCom).
The official notification of UGC stated that, "these HEIs are entitled to offer online programmes till they are complying NAAC or NIRF ranking requirements as per the UGC regulations. Previously, commission has also mandated all HEIs offering online and ODL programmes to create Academic Bank of Credit (ABC) IDs of its students and deposit their credits."
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