Is IGNOU a UGC approved university?

IGNOU is also recognised as a Central University by the University Grants Commission of India (UGC).

Is IGNOU distance learning UGC approved?

Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) is one of the top Indian universities that offer students Online and Distance Learning (ODL) programmes. IGNOU online courses approved by UGC offer flexibility to its candidates to complete the programme in desired time.

Is distance learning approved by UGC?

List of HEIs entitled to start full-fledged Online programmes without prior approval of the UGC, as per provisions stipulated under regulation 3(B)(a) of the University Grants Commission (Open and Distance Learning Programmes and Online Programmes) Regulations, 2020.

Is IGNOU degree valid for UGC NET?

Hello, Yes you can apply for UGC NET exam if you have completed your Master’s Degree from IGNOU. in order to apply for UGC NET 2018 exam, a candidate must have passed master’s degree from any recognized institute/university.

Is the IGNOU exempt from the UGC regulations?

The government has exempted the IGNOU from the University Grants Commission’s (UGC) open and distance learning regulations, ending a protracted turf war between the higher education regulator and the country’s first national open university.

Is the IGNOU degree valid or valuable?

The robust reason behind IGNOU is a recognized university under UGC and is governmental too. Adding further, the degree from this university is approved by DEC and AICTE as well. Therefore, academically, no one will raise a question on this prospect.

Is the UGC and IGNOU in a feud?

The UGC and IGNOU have been in a feud from several years now over the power and jurisdiction of each of them which has lead to confusion among the students over the validity of some the professional programmes offered by IGNOU.

Is it mandatory to have UGC and AICTE approval?

The UGC and/or AICTE approval is mandatory as most of the world wide universities made it as mandatory, even government jobs are expecting applicants to be from approved university or college. I hereby conclude that prefer AICTE approved “colleges” to persue B.TECH or else go for a UGC approved university.