University Grants Commission (UGC) has allowed over hundred universities in the country to continue offering academic programmes through open and distance learning (ODL) mode for the next academic year 2015-16.
The UGC had accorded recognition to the universities and institutions for offering programmes through ODL mode upto the current academic session 2014-15.
The Commission in its 505th meeting in December last year, decided to "maintain status quo" and allow continuation of recognition for the academic session 2015-16, said a UGC letter to vice chancellors of the concerned universities.
A total of 128 universities and institutions offering academic programmes under ODL mode will benefit by the UGC recognition.
The UGC has also pointed that some of the universities and institutions are still violating the norms and guidelines prescribed for offering programmes through ODL mode.
All the universities and institutes offering programmes through ODL mode have been directed by the UGC to submit affidavits assuring strict adherence to all its terms and conditions as a pre-condition for continuation of recognition for the academic session 2015-16.
The UGC will consider conveying approval for recognition for 2015-16 after receipt of the affidavit, UGC letter added.
