Only study from UGC-DEB approved universities. Degrees from unapproved institutions are NOT valid for government jobs.
What is UGC-DEB?
The University Grants Commission — Distance Education Bureau (UGC-DEB) is India's official regulatory authority approving universities for online/distance education. Only UGC-DEB approved institutions can issue legally recognized online degrees. As of 2026, 200+ universities are approved.
Why UGC-DEB Approval Matters
- Degree validity for all government jobs and PSU recruitment
- Acceptance for UPSC, SSC, IBPS, RRB exams
- Eligibility for higher education (MBA, MCA, PhD)
- International recognition in many countries
- Eligibility for education loans from banks
UGC-DEB Approved Universities on CampusIQ — 2026
| University | NAAC | Courses | Min Fees | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indira Gandhi National Open University | A++ | MBA, MCA, BCA | ₹37,200 | New Delhi, Delhi |
| Amity University Online | A+ | MBA, BBA | ₹165,000 | Noida, Uttar Pradesh |
| NMIMS Global Access School for Continuing Education | A+ | MBA | ₹280,000 | Mumbai, Maharashtra |
| Manipal University Online (MAHE) | A++ | MBA, BCA | ₹120,000 | Manipal, Karnataka |
| Lovely Professional University Online | A++ | MBA | ₹120,000 | Phagwara, Punjab |
| JAIN Online (Jain Deemed-to-be University) | A+ | MBA | ₹175,000 | Bangalore, Karnataka |
| Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning | A+ | PGDBA, PGDHRM | ₹120,000 | Pune, Maharashtra |
| Sikkim Manipal University Distance Education | A | MBA, MCA | ₹72,000 | Gangtok, Sikkim |
| Chandigarh University Online | A+ | MBA, B.Tech CSE | ₹175,000 | Mohali, Punjab |
| UPES Online | A | MBA, BBA | ₹145,000 | Dehradun, Uttarakhand |
| Vignan Online | A++ | MBA, BCA, MCA | ₹90,000 | Guntur, Andhra Pradesh |
| DY Patil Online | A++ | MBA, BBA | ₹120,000 | Pune, Maharashtra |
| Sharda Online | A | MBA, BCA | ₹105,000 | Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh |
| Amrita Online | A++ | MBA, MCA | ₹175,000 | Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu |
| Shoolini University Online | A+ | MBA, MCA | ₹160,000 | Solan, Himachal Pradesh |
| ICFAI University Online | A | MBA, BBA | ₹90,000 | Hyderabad, Telangana |
| Jamia Hamdard Online | A++ | MBA | ₹155,000 | New Delhi, Delhi |
| Bharati Vidyapeeth Online | A+ | MBA, BCA | ₹75,000 | Pune, Maharashtra |
| University of Madras Online | A+ | MBA, MCA | ₹68,000 | Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
| Pondicherry University Online | A | MBA | ₹70,000 | Puducherry, Puducherry |
| Gujarat University Online | A | MBA | ₹65,000 | Ahmedabad, Gujarat |
| Kurukshetra University Online | A+ | MBA | ₹58,000 | Kurukshetra, Haryana |
| Andhra University Online | A+ | MBA | ₹60,000 | Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh |
| Osmania University Online | A+ | MBA | ₹62,000 | Hyderabad, Telangana |
| Savitribai Phule Pune University | A++ | MBA, MCA | ₹72,000 | Pune, Maharashtra |
| Annamalai University Online | B++ | MBA | ₹52,000 | Chidambaram, Tamil Nadu |
| Alagappa University Online | A+ | MBA | ₹48,000 | Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu |
| Bharathidasan University Online | A+ | MBA | ₹55,000 | Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu |
| Dr. MGR Educational and Research Institute Online | A+ | MBA | ₹145,000 | Chennai, Tamil Nadu |
| Vivekananda Global University | A | MBA | ₹120,000 | Jaipur, Rajasthan |
| Uttaranchal University Online | A+ | MBA | ₹130,000 | Dehradun, Uttarakhand |
| Mizoram University | A | MBA | ₹50,000 | Aizawl, Mizoram |
How to Verify UGC-DEB Approval
- Visit ugcportal.com
- Click "Approved Universities for Online Programs"
- Search for the university name
- Verify approval status and programs
- Or contact CampusIQ for free verification
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