'Foreign Students May Enroll in Any ODL or Online Programme Offered by HEIs' UGC Issue Clarification

Foreign/international learners are eligible to appear for any online or ODL programme being offered by any Higher Educational Institution recognized/entitled by the commission under UGC ODL Programmes and Online Programmes Regulations, 2020.

"Learner's enrolment (for Online mode): A Learner residing within or outside India may enrol in any programme being offered by a Higher Educational Institution recognized by the Commission for offering programmes under Online mode.” Reads the official notification. 

Further, the authorities have notified that the Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) must follow compliance under UGC (ODL Programmes and Online Programmes) Regulations, 2020 and its amendments.

“In view of the above, foreign/international learners may enroll in any Online programme being offered by a Higher Educational Institution recognized/entitled by the Commission and in compliance to the UGC (ODL Programmes and Online Programmes) Regulations, 2020 and its amendments.” The notification further reads. 

UGC Is Inviting Applications for ODL and Online Programmes 2024-25

The University Grants Commission has started admission for Open and Distance Learning (ODL) mode and Online Mode for Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) for the academic session 2024-25. The authorities will begin the academic session from September 2024 onwards. The UGC ODL and Online registration portal will open on May 10, 2024. Students must note that UGC ODL/OL registration last date 2024 is May 31, 2024. The online application link will be activated at deb.ugc.ac.in. All the HEIs are required to submit a certified hard copy of the application along with an original affidavit before June 15, 2024. 

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