New Delhi: The University Grants Commission (UGC) has warned students against taking admission in any program offered by Annamalai University in Tamil Nadu through distance education mode, saying the university does not have the necessary approvals from the higher education regulator. Is.
“It has come to the notice of the UGC that Annamalai University is running distance education programs and admitting students to Open and Distance Learning (ODL) programs without the approval of the UGC, which is in gross violation of all the conditions laid down thereunder. UGC (Open and Distance Learning) Regulations, 2017 and its amendments from time to time and the UGC (Open and Distance Learning Programs and Online Programmes) Regulations, 2020,” said UGC Secretary Rajnish Jain.
As per the norms, no higher educational institution can offer any open and distance education program and admit learners unless they are recognized by the commission.
“Annamalai University was recognized to offer any program in ODL mode only till the academic session 2014-15 and no further recognition has been given to it for offering any program through ODL mode. Accordingly, All the ODL programs offered by the University are now invalid and the University is solely responsible for the career outcomes of the students, if any, arising out of it.
“The general public, students and other stakeholders are hereby cautioned not to take admission in any program offered by Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu through ODL mode. Taking admission in such programs requires the necessary recognition Without it, the careers of the students may be in jeopardy.” Jain said.
There was no response from Annamalai University on the issue.
This story has been published without modification in text from a wire agency feed. Only the title has been changed.
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