New Delhi: The University Grants Commission (UGC) recently cautioned Indian students against enrolling in courses offered by foreign universities not recognised by the commission.
In accordance with the UGC Act, 1956, the UGC notified the University Grants Commission (Academic Collaboration between Indian and Foreign Higher Education Institutions to offer Twinning Programme, Joint Degree, Dual Degree Programmes) Regulations, 2022, and University Grants Commission (Setting up and Operation of Campuses of Foreign Higher Educational Institutions in India) Regulations, 2023.
“The Regulations mandate that No Foreign Higher Educational Institution shall offer any programme in India without the prior approval of the Commission,” the UGC informed via an official notice.
The commission also warned EdTech platforms against providing online degree and diploma programs in collaboration with foreign institutions, stating that such arrangements lack UGC recognition. “Such a franchisee arrangement is not permissible and any such programme/degree shall not have UGC recognition,” the notice added.
The notice informed that actions will be taken against defaulting EdTech companies and higher education institutions under applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
