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UGC approves 113 HEIs for Open Distance Learning
Source: News Nation www.newsnation.in
UGC has recognized and approved 113 Higher Education Institutes for offering Open and Distance Learning courses for the 2019-20 academic session. The increase in students’ number in distance learning programmes has led UGC to implement strict quality guidelines and regulations for Open and Distance Learning Programmes. As of now, there has been 25% increase in the enrolment of students in distance learning programmes.
Avichal Kapur, Joint Secretary of UGC has said that UGC has already approved nearly 1500 new programmes under ODL …