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UGC Approves 101 Universities For ODL And Online Courses, Check List Here
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The University Grants Commission (UGC) has approved 101 universities and 20 Category-I institutions to offer Open and Distance Learning (ODL) programmes for the academic year 2025-26, which will commence in July-August. In addition, 113 universities have been authorised to offer online courses, and 13 institutions have received clearance to launch specialised online learning programmes. The last date for admissions into recognised ODL and online programmes is October 15, 2025.
The approvals follow the UGC's call for applications from eligible Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) under the UGC (Open and Distance Learning Programmes and Online Programmes) Regulations, 2020 and its subsequent amendments. Institutions that met the required quality standards and regulatory norms have been granted permission to run these programmes.
Some of the universities approved by the UGC for ODL and online courses include:
Andhra Pradesh: Acharya Nagarjuna University (Guntur), Sri Padmavati Mahila Vishwavidyalayam (Tirupati), Yogi Vemana University, Andhra Pradesh National Sanskrit University, AP Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Sri Venkateswara University (Tirupati)
Arunachal Pradesh: Arunachal Pradesh Rajiv Gandhi University
Assam: Krishna Kanta Handiqui State Open University, Gauhati University, Tezpur University
Bihar: Nalanda Open University
Chandigarh: Panjab University, Chandigarh University
Chhattisgarh: Pt. Sundarlal Sharma University, Dr. C. V. Raman University, Mats University
Delhi: University of Delhi, Jamia Millia Islamia
Gujarat: Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University (Ahmedabad), Gokul Global University
Haryana: Guru Jambeshwar University of Science & Technology, Maharshi Dayanand University, Central University of Haryana
Himachal Pradesh: Himachal Pradesh University, Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences
Jammu & Kashmir: University of Kashmir, University of Jammu
Jharkhand: Jharkhand State Open University, Arka Jain University
Karnataka: Jain University, Karnataka State Open University, Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana
Kerala: Calicut University, Kerala University, Sreenarayanaguru Open University
Madhya Pradesh: Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, Jiwaji University, M. P. Bhoj University, Mahatma Gandhi Chitrakoot Gramodaya Vishwavidyalaya
Maharashtra: Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriya Hindi Vishwavidyalaya, Smt Nathibai Damodar Thackersey Women's University, Shivaji University, Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University, University of Mumbai, Kavikulaguru Kalidas Sanskrit University, International Institute for Population Sciences, MIT Art Design & Technology University
Meghalaya: University of Science & Technology
Odisha: Sambalpur University, Utkal University, Odisha State Open University, Sri Sri University, Fakir Mohan University, Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University
Puducherry: Pondicherry University
Punjab: Jagat Guru Nanak Dev Punjab State University, Lovely Professional University, Punjabi University, Desh Bhagat University
Rajasthan: Jain Vishva Bharati Institute, Jagannath University, Jaipur National University, Vardhman Mahaveer Open University, Vivekananda Global University
Tamil Nadu: Annamalai University, Anna University (Chennai), Bharathidasan University (Tiruchirappalli), B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology (Chennai), Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Higher Education (Srivilliputhur), Manonmaniam Sundaranar University (Tirunelveli), Tamil Nadu Open University (Chennai), University of Madras, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology (Chennai), Mother Teresa Women's University, VELS Institute of Science, Technology & Advanced Studies, Academy of Maritime Education and Training, Bharathiar University, Periyar University
Telangana: Maulana Azad National Urdu University (Hyderabad), ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University, Kakatiya University
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Tripura: Mata Tripura Sundari Open University
Uttar Pradesh: Amity University, Swami Vivekanand Subharti University, U.P. Rajarshi Tandon Open University, Mangalayatan University, Integral University, Shobhit Institute of Engineering & Technology, Teerthanker Mahaveer University, IIMT University
Uttarakhand: Uttarakhand Open University, University of Patanjali
West Bengal: Netaji Subhas Open University, Rabindra Bharati University, University of Kalyani, University of North Bengal, University of Burdwan
In a key regulatory change, the UGC has relaxed the requirement for prior approval from the AICTE. Central, state, and private universities no longer need AICTE approval to offer Management, Computer Applications, and Travel and Tourism programmes via ODL or online mode. However, Deemed-to-be Universities must still obtain AICTE approval before launching these programmes.
Universities offering ODL and online programmes are required to follow academic and operational standards, including eligibility of learners, admission procedures, course duration, credit system, and territorial jurisdiction rules. Institutions must also establish Learner Support Centres (LSCs) to provide guidance to students. All admissions must be submitted online via the DEB Web Portal using reverse API integration to ensure transparency and compliance with UGC regulations.
Source: News18
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