The University Grants Commission (UGC) has initiated the recognition process for Higher Educational Institutions offering Online and Open & Distance Learning (ODL) programmes for the 2026–27 academic year.

For students planning to pursue an online degree, checking the university’s current UGC-DEB status and programme eligibility is an important step before admission.

ShikshaPaath Tip: Always verify the university and specific programme on the official UGC-DEB portal before enrolling.