Summary
Annamalai University was only recognised to offer programmes in ODL mode till 2014-15 academic session
No institution can offer ODL programmes unless granted recognition by the commission
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has warned students against taking admission to any distance-learning programme offered by the Annamalai University in Tamil Nadu, saying the varsity doesn't have the required approvals from the higher education regulator.
“It has come to the notice of UGC that Annamalai University is running distance education programmes and admitting students to Open and Distance Learning (ODL) programmes without approval of UGC, in gross violation of all conditions laid down under the UGC (Open and Distance learning) Regulations, 2017, and its amendments from time to time and UGC (Open and Distance Learning Programme and Online Programmes) Regulations, 2020,” UGC secretary Rajnish Jain said.
No higher educational institution can offer any open and distance learning programmes and admit learners unless granted recognition by the commission.
“The Annamalai University was only recognised to offer any programmes in ODL mode till academic session 2014-15 and no further recognition has been accorded to it to offer any programme through ODL mode. Accordingly, all ODL programmes offered by the university now are invalid and the university is solely responsible for the career consequences of the students, if any, arising out of the same,” the UGC has said.
"General public, students and other stakeholders are cautioned through this public notice not to take admission in any programme offered by Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu through ODL mode. Taking admissions in such programmes may jeopardise the career of students, in absence of required recognition,” Jain said.
There was no reaction available from Annamalai University on the issue.
Last updated on 03 Apr 2022
