The University Grants Commission (UGC) has warned edtech companies and colleges offering degrees through collaborative arrangements with foreign universities which are not recognized by the UGC. The officers provided this information.
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has warned edtech companies and colleges offering degrees through collaborative arrangements with foreign universities which are not approved by the UGC. Are. Officials gave this information.
UGC cautioned students
The UGC has reiterated that these degrees will be invalid and has cautioned students not to enroll for such courses. UGC Secretary Manish Joshi said, ‘It has been found that many higher education institutions (HEIs) and colleges have entered into collaboration agreements with foreign educational institutions which are not recognized by the Commission and these HEIs and colleges. Colleges are making arrangements to issue foreign degrees to students.’
He said, ‘Any such collaboration or arrangement is not recognized by the UGC and hence the degrees issued after such collaborative arrangement are also not recognized by the Commission.’
This matter has come to the notice of UGC
Joshi said that it has also come to the notice of UGC that some edtech companies are advertising through newspapers, social media and television to offer online degree and diploma programs in collaboration with some foreign universities and institutions.
Action will be taken as per rules
Joshi said, ‘Such a franchise arrangement is not allowed and any such program or degree will not be recognized by the UGC. Apart from all the edtech companies guilty in such cases, action will also be taken against the HEIs as per the applicable rules.’
He said, ‘Students and the general public are advised to take appropriate precautions and register for such courses at their own risk.’
