UGC-DEB distance and online programme recognition
The UGC Distance Education Bureau publishes recognition and entitlement information for open and distance learning and online education. Check the institution, exact programme, delivery mode and applicable session rather than relying on a university name alone. The portal also provides regulations and prohibited-programme information that can help applicants assess a proposed course before paying an institution.
- Authority
- Distance Education Bureau, University Grants Commission
- Coverage
- All India
- Current status
- Official reference portal. Check the authority for availability and conditions.
What this service provides
- Recognised and entitled online institution resources
- Year-wise distance learning recognition
- Programme and regulation information
- Prohibited-programme reference
Supports checking whether the intended programme and study mode appear in the appropriate official recognition resources.
Who can use this service
Recognition depends on the institution, programme, mode and relevant session; admission eligibility is separately set by the institution and applicable rules.
Documents and information
The official portal specifies the documents or inputs for the selected service. No universal document checklist has been verified for this directory entry.
Official fees / charges
Official fee, if any, is shown by the responsible portal for the selected service. Private assistance is separate.
How to use the portal
- Choose the relevant online or distance-learning section.
- Find the institution and exact programme for the applicable session.
- Read the recognition conditions and relevant regulations before enrolment.
Before you begin
Public information was readable. Account-based transactions were not performed.
Source and verification notes
Directory information checked on 8 October 2026. Verification method: direct-page. Public information was readable. Account-based transactions were not performed. Official evidence: https://deb.ugc.ac.in/
Important links
Need help with this service?
Private assistance starts from ₹200.00. Official fees are extra where applicable. We confirm the scope and final charge first.
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