UGC Announces New Enrollment Procedure for Open & Distance Learning (ODL) and Online Programs
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has introduced a new enrollment procedure for students seeking to pursue Open and Distance Learning (ODL) or online programs. Here's a breakdown of the key points:
- Registration Portal: Students must now register on the UGC's Distance Education Bureau (UGC-DEB) web portal:
https://deb.ugc.ac.in/ - Required Credentials: During registration, students will need to provide their Academic Bank of Credit (ABC) ID and create a unique DEB-ID.
What is ABC ID?
The Academic Bank of Credit (ABC) is a national, digital repository that stores a student's academic achievements, including credits earned from various institutions. This ID is likely used to verify the student's academic background.
Benefits of the New System:
- Standardization: This centralized registration process aims to streamline enrollment procedures across different ODL and online programs.
- Transparency: Using the UGC-DEB portal likely ensures students have access to accurate and up-to-date information about ODL and online programs offered by various institutions.
- Potential for Credit Transfer: The involvement of the ABC system might facilitate easier credit transfer between ODL and online programs in the future.
What to Do Next:
If you're considering enrolling in an ODL or online program, be sure to:
- Visit the UGC-DEB website:
https://deb.ugc.ac.in/ - Familiarize yourself with the registration process.
- Obtain your ABC ID (if you don't already have one).
- Choose a UGC-approved ODL or online program.
The University Grants Commission (UGC) is implementing a new enrollment process for admitting students to open and distance learning (ODL) and online programs this academic year.
Under the new plan, students enrolling in ODL and online programs will need to first register on the UGC’s Distance Education Bureau (UGC-DEB) web portals – deb.ugc.ac.in with their Academic Bank of Credit (ABC)-ID and create a unique DEB-ID, as stated by UGC chairman Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar.
The DEB-ID will be mandatory for all students enrolling in recognized ODL/Online programs, except for foreign learners, and will remain valid for their lifetime. Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) are encouraged to implement this new admission process efficiently and promote it to new learners to ensure successful adoption and operation, added the UGC Chairman.
The DEB-ID, once generated on the UGC-DEB web portal, will remain valid for lifelong ODL/Online learning.
This change will be effective from September 2024 and aims to ensure that students enroll only in approved higher educational institutions (HEIs) offering ODL and online programs, said Mamidala. This new procedure aims to enhance transparency in the admissions process.
The Chairman also emphasised that the UGC (ODL Programs and Online Programs) Regulations, 2020 set the minimum standards for such programs, and a list of recognized institutions is available on the UGC Distance Education Bureau website.
“It came to the notice of the Commission in the recent past that few HEIs admitted students in unrecognized ODL/Online programmes and thereby putting the future of students at stake. To address such incidents and to increase the transparency in ODL and Online mode admission, Commission in its 581st meeting held on 25th June 2024 has decided to standardize the admission procedure for students enrolling in ODL and Online mode to safeguard their academic future and career prospects,” an official statement issued in this regard said.
Note: This is a recent announcement, so specific details about the registration process might still be evolving. It's advisable to check the UGC-DEB website for the latest updates and instructions.
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