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Distance Learning is increasingly seen as an effective alternative means to acquire actionable skills and knowledge. Following is a list of 167 institutions across India, listed state-wise.
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DISTANCE learning institutes in India have witnessed a remarkable rise in student enrolment crossing the 10 million mark. While experts in the distance and online education domain agree that this mode is amongst the best to increase the gross enrolment ratio in higher education (30 percent by 2020), it is the quality aspect in offering such courses which is of prime concern.

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The sole regulating body in the country for distance education, the Distance Education Council (DEC), has been granting approval to the institutes to offer courses that must follow certain standards and guidelines.

We list out the approved institutions by DEC (as of 2012) that follow a three-tier process; that of scanning institutional information comprising infrastructure, faculty, delivery system, student support system etc; visit to institutions by experts; and approval of programmes evaluated for content, quality and self-instructional nature of the course.

ANDHRA PRADESH

University/Institution	Category	Approval Upto	Website
Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur	State Government University	2012–13	www.nagarjunauniversity.ac.in
Andhra University, Visakhapatnam	State Government University	2012–13	www.andhrauniversity.info
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University, Hyderabad	State Open University	07/04/13	www.braou.ac.in
Dravidian University, Kuppam	State Government University	TCV	www.dravidianuniversity.ac.in
Gitam University, Visakhapatnam	Deemed University	2011–12	www.gitam.edu
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad	State Government University	TCV	www.jntu.ac.in
Kakatiya University, Warangal	State Government University	TCV	www.kuwarangal.com
Maulana Azad National Urdu University, Hyderabad	Central University	TCV	www.manuu.ac.in
NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad	State Government University	TCV	http://nalsar.ac.in
Osmania University, Hyderabad	State Government University	2011–12	www.oucde.ac.in
Potti Sreeramulu Telugu University, Hyderabad	State Government University	2013–14	http://teluguuniversity.ac.in
Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha, Tirupati	Deemed University	2012–13	http://rsvidyapeetha.ac.in
Rayalseema University, Kurnool	State Government University	2012–13	www.rayalaseemauniversity.ac.in
Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Anantapur	State Government University	TCV	www.skuniversity.org
Sri Padmavati Mahila Visvavidyalayam, Tirupati	State Government University	2012–13	www.spmvv.ac.in
Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati	State Government University	TCV	www.svuniversity.in
University of English & Foreign Languages, Hyderabad	Institute of national importance	TCV	www.efluniversity.ac.in
University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad	Central University	2013-14	www.uohyd.ernet.in

ARUNACHAL PRADESH

University/Institution	Category	Approval Upto	Website
Rajiv Gandhi University, Itanagar	Central University	TCV	www.rgu.ac.in

ASSAM

University/Institution	Category	Approval Upto	Website
Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh	State Government University	TCV	www.dibru.ac.in
Guwahati University, Guwahati	State Government University	2012–13	www.gauhati.ac.in
Krishna Kanta Handique State Open University, Guwahati	State Open University	7/4/13	www.kkhsou.org
Don Bosco University Global, Guwahati	Private State University	2013-14	www.dbuglobal.com

BIHAR

University/Institution	Category	Approval Upto	Website
Babasaheb Bhim Rao Ambedkar Bihar University, Muzaffarpur	State Government University	TCV	www.brabu.net
Lalit Narayan Mithila University, Darbhanga	State Government University	TCV	http://lnmu.bih.nic.in
Magadh University, Bodh Gaya	State Government University	TCV	www.magadhuniversity.org
Nalanda Open University, Patna	State Open University	7/4/13	www.nou.ac.in
Patna University, Patna	State Government University	TCV	http://puonline.bih.nic.in

CHHATTISGARH

University/Institution	Category	Approval Upto	Website
Dr. CV Raman University, Bilaspur	Private State University	TCV	www.cvru.ac.in
MATS University, Raipur	Private State University	TCV	www.matsuniversity.ac.in
Pt. Ravi Shankar Shukla University, Raipur	State Government University	TCV	http://www.prsu.ac.in/
Pt. Sunderlal Sharma (Open) University, Bilaspur	State Open University	7/4/13	www.pssou.ac.in

DELHI

University/Institution	Category	Approval Upto	Website
AIMA, Delhi	Private Institution	2011-12	www.aima–ind.org
Delhi University, Delhi	Central University	2013-14	http://sol.du.ac.in
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi	State Government University	TCV	http://dde–ipu.com
Indira Gandhi National Open University, Delhi	National Open University	2014–15	www.ignou.ac.in
Institute of Rail Transport, New Delhi	State Government Institution	2013–14	www.irt–india.com
Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi	Deemed University	TCV	www.jamiahamdard.edu
Jamia Milia Islamia, New Delhi	Central University	TCV	http://www.jmi.ac.in
Rashtriya Sanskrit Sansthan	Deemed University	2012–13	www.sanskrit.nic.in
TECNIA Institute of Technology, Delhi	Private Institution	2011-12	www.tiasindia.org

GUJARAT

University/Institution	Category	Approval Upto	Website
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University, Ahmedabad	State Open University	7/4/13	www.baou.org
Gujarat Vidyapith, Ahmedabad	Deemed University	TCV	www.gujaratvidyapith.org
Sumandeep Vidyapeeth University, Vadodara	Deemed University	TCV	www.sumandeepuniversity.co.in

HARYANA

University/Institution	Category	Approval Upto	Website
Chaudhary Devilal University, Sirsa	State Government University	TCV	www.cdlucse.org
Guru Jambheshwar University, Hisar	State Government University	2011–12	www.gju.ernet.in
JK Business School, Gurgaon, Haryana	Private Institution	2011-12	www.jkbschool.org
Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra	State Government University	2012–13	www.kuk.ac.in
Maharishi Dayanand University, Rohtak	State Government University	TCV	www.mdudde.net
Maharshi Markandeshwar University, Amblala	Deemed University	2012–13	www.mmumullana.org
Manav Rachna International University	Deemed University	2012–13	www.mriu.edu.in

HIMACHAL PRADESH

University/Institution	Category	Approval Upto	Website
Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla	State Government University	TCV	http://hpuniv.nic.in

J&K

University/Institution	Category	Approval Upto	Website
University of Jammu, Jammu	State Government University	TCV	www.jammuuniversity.in
University of Kashmir, Srinagar	State Government University	TCV	www.kashmiruniversity.net

KARNATAKA

University/Institution	Category	Approval Upto	Website
Gulbarga University, Gulbarga	State Government University	TCV	www.gulbargauniversity.kar.nic.in
Kannada University, Hampi	State Government University	TCV	www.kannadauniversity.org
Karnataka State Open University, Mysore	State Open University	7/4/13	www.ksoumysore.com
Karnataka University, Dharwad	State Government University	TCV	www.karnatakaeducation.net
Kuvempu University, Shimoga	State Government University	TCV	www.kuvempuuniversitydde.org
Mangalore University, Mangalore	State Government University	TCV	www.mangaloreuniversity.ac.in
National Law School of India University, Bangalore	State Government University	2012–13	www.nls.ac.in
Swamy Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhan Sansthan, Bangalore	Deemed University	TCV	www.vyasa.org
Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belgaum	Deemed University	TCV	www.vtu.ac.in

KERALA

University/Institution	Category	Approval Upto	Website
Kannur University, Kannur	State Government University	TCV	www.kannuruniversity.ac.in
Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam	State Government University	TCV	www.mguniversity.edu
University of Calicut, Kozhikode	State Government University	TCV	www.universityofcalicut.info
University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram	State Government University	TCV	www.keralauniversity.edu

MADHYA PRADESH

University/Institution	Category	Approval Upto	Website
Awadhes Pratap Singh University, Rewa	State Government University	TCV	www.apsurewa.nic.in
Barkatullah Vishwavidyalaya, Bhopal	State Government University	TCV	www.bubhopal.nic.in
Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, Indore	State Government University	TCV	www.dauniv.ac.in
Dr Harisingh Gour V V , Sagar	Central University	TCV	www.sagaruniversity.nic.in
Jiwaji University, Gwalior	State Government University	TCV	www.jiwaji.edu
M.G. Chitrakoot Gramodaya Vishwavidyalaya, Chitrakoot	State Government University	TCV	www.ruraluniversity–chitrakoot.org
Madhya Pradesh Bhoj Open University, Bhopal	State Open University	7/4/13	www.bhojvirtualuniversity.com
Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Vedic Vishwavidyalaya, Katni	State Government University	TCV	www.mmyvv.com
Rani Durgawati University, Jabalpur	State Government University	TCV	www.rdunijbpin.org

MAHARASHTRA

University/Institution	Category	Approval Upto	Website
Bharati Vidyapeeth University, Pune	Deemed University	TCV	www.bharatividyapeeth.edu
Dr. D Y Patil University, Pune	Deemed University	2012–13
Indian Institute of Material Management, Navi Mumbai	Private Institution	2013–14	www.iimm.org
Indira International Distance Education Academy, IGI, Pune	Private Institution	2011-12	www.indiraidea.com
International Institute for Population Sciences, Mumbai	Deemed University	2013–14	www.iipsindia.org
Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriya Hindi Vishwavidyalaya, Wardha	Central University	TCV	www.hindivishwa.org
NMIMS University, Mumbai	Deemed University	2012–13	www.nmims.edu
Padmashree Dr. DY Patil University, Navi Mumbai	Deemed University	2011–12	www.dypatiluniversity.org
Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, Amravati	State Government University	TCV	www.sgbau.ac.in
Shivaji University, Kolhapur	State Government University	TCV	www.unishivaji.ac.in
Shreemati Nathibai Daodar Thackersey (SNDT) Women’s University, Mumbai	State Government University	TCV	www.sndt.ac.in
Sinhgad Technical Education Society, Pune	Private Institution	TCV	www.sinhgad.edu
Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University, Nanded	State Government University	TCV	www.srtmun.ac.in
Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning, Pune	Private Institution	TCV	www.scdl.net
Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai	Deemed University	2013–14	www.tiss.edu
Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth, Pune	Deemed University	2013–14	www.tmv.edu.in
University of Mumbai, Mumbai	State Government University	2012–13	www.mu.ac.in
Welingkar Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai	Private Institution	TCV	www.welingkar.org
Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University, Nashik	State Open University	7/4/13	www.ycmou.com

MEHGALAYA

University/Institution	Category	Approval Upto	Website
Mahatma Gandhi University, Khana Para	Private State University	2013-14	www.mgu.edu.in
NEHU, Shillong	Central University	–	www.nehu.ac.in

MIZORAM

University/Institution	Category	Approval Upto	Website
ICFAI, Aizawl	Private State University	TCV	www.iumizoram.edu.in

ODISHA

University/Institution	Category	Approval Upto	Website
Asian School of Business Management, Bhubaneshwar	Private Institution	2013-14	www.asbm.ac.in
Berhampur University, Berhampur	State Government University	TCV	www.bamu.nic.in
Fakir Mohan University, Balasore	State Government University	TCV	www.fmuniversity.nic.in
North Orissa University, Mayurbhanj	State Government University	TCV	www.nou.nic.in
Sambalpur University, Sambalpur	State Government University	TCV	www.sambalpuruniversitypgc.in
Utkal University, Bhubaneswar	State Government University	TCV	www.utkal–university.org

PONDICHERRY

University/Institution	Category	Approval Upto	Website
Pondicherry University, Pondicherry	Central University	2012-13	www.pondiuni.edu.in

PUNJAB

University/Institution	Category	Approval Upto	Website
Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar	State Government University	TCV	www.gndu.ac.in
Lovely Professional University, Phagwara	Private State University	2012–13	www.lpu.in
Panjab University, Chandigarh	State Government University	TCV	www.puchd.ac.in
Punjab Technical University, Jalandhar	State Government University	2011–12	www.ptu.ac.in
Punjabi University, Patiala	State Government University	2012–13	www.punjabiuniversity.ac.in
Thapar Instt. of Engineering & Technology, Patiala	Deemed University	2011–12	www.thapar.edu

RAJASTHAN

University/Institution	Category	Approval Upto	Website
Bhagwant University, Ajmer	Private State University	2013-14	www.bhagwantuniversity.com
Jagan Nath University, Jaipur	Private State University	2012–13	www.jagannathuniversity.org
Jain Vishva Bharati Institute, Ladnun	Deemed University	TCV	www.jvbi.ac.in
Jaipur National University, Jaipur	Private State University	2011–12	www.jnujaipur.ac.in
Jayoti Vidyapeeth Women’s University, Jaipur	Private State University	2013-14	www.jvwomensuniv.com
JRN Rajasthan Vidyapeeth, Udaipur	Deemed University	TCV	www.jnrvuniversity.com
NIMS University, Jaipur	Private State University	2011–12	www.nimsuniversity.org
Vardhman Mahaveer Open University, Kota	State Open University	7/4/13	www.vmou.ac.in

SIKKIM

University/Institution	Category	Approval Upto	Website
ICFAI University, Gangtok	Private University	TCV	www.iusikkim.edu.in
Sikkim Manipal University, Gangtok	Private State University	2011-12	www.smu.edu.in

TAMIL NADU

University/Institution	Category	Approval Upto	Website
Alagappa University, Karaikudi	State Government University	2012–13	www.alagappauniversity.ac.in
Annamalai University, Annamalainagar	State Government University	14/02/2012	http://annamalaiuniversity.ac.in
Bharathiar University, Coimbatore	State Government University	TCV	www.b–u.ac.in
Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirapalli	State Government University	2013-14	www.bdu.ac.in
Dakshina Bharat Hindi Prachar Sabha, Chennai	State Government Institution	2013-14	www.dbhps–chennai.com
Dr. MGR University, Chennai	State Government University	TCV	www.tnmmu.ac.in
Karpagam University, Coimbatore	Deemed University	2011–12	www.karpagamuniversity.ac.in
Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai	State Government University	2012–13	www.mkuniversity.org
Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli	State Government University	TCV	www.msuniv.ac.in
Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research (Meenakshi University), Chennai	Deemed University	2013–14
Mother Teresa Women’s University, Kodaikanal	State Government University	2013-14	www.motherteresawomenuniv.ac.in
Periyar University, Salem	State Government University	TCV	www.periyaruniversity.ac.in
SASTRA University, Thanjavur	Deemed University	TCV	www.sastra.edu
SRM University, Kanchipuram	Deemed University	TCV	www.srmuniv.ac.in
St. Peter’s University, Chennai	Deemed University	2011–12	www.stpetersuniversity.org
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore	State Government University	TCV	www.tnau.ac.in
Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University, Chennai	State Government University	TCV	–
Tamil Nadu Open University, Chennai	State Open University	7/4/13	www.tnou.ac.in
Tamil University, Thanjavur	State Government University	TCV	www.tamiluniversity.ac.in
University of Madras, Chennai	State Government University	TCV	www.unom.ac.in
Vinayaka Missions University, Salem	Deemed University	2013–14	www.vinayakamission.com

TRIPURA

University/Institution	Category	Approval Upto	Website
ICFAI University, Agartala	Private Institution	2012–13	www.iutripura.edu.in
Tripura University, Agartala	Central University	TCV	www.tripurauniversity.in

UTTARAKHAND

University/Institution	Category	Approval Upto	Website
Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar	Private State University	2012–13	www.dsvv.org
ICFAI University, Dehradun	Private State University	2013-14	www.iuuttarakhand.edu.in
University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun	Private State University	2011–12	www.upes.ac.in
Uttarakhand Open University, Haldwani	State Open University	7/4/13	http://uou.ac.in

UTTAR PRADESH

University/Institution	Category	Approval Upto	Website
Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh	Central University	TCV	www.amu.ac.in
Allahabad Agricultural Institute , Allahabad	Deemed University	2011–12	www.aaidu.org
Amity University, Noida	Private State University	TCV	www.amity.edu
Dayalbagh Education Institute, Agra	Deemed University	2013-14	www.dei.ac.in
IMT Distance and Open Learning Institute, Ghaziabad	Private Institution	2012-13	www.imtcdl.ac.in
Indian Institute of Carpet Technology, Bhadohi, UP	State Government Institution	2011–12	www.iict.ac.in
NIMT, Greater Noida	Private Institution	2013-14	–
Shobhit Institute of Engg. & Tech., Meerut	Deemed University	TCV	www.shobhituniversity.ac.in
Swami Vivekananda Subharti University, Meerut	Private State University	2011–12	www.subharti.org
U.P. Rajarshi Tandon Open University, Allahabad	State Open University	2012-13	www.uprtou.org.in
University of Allahabad, Allahabad	Central University	TCV	www.alldunivpio.org
University of Lucknow, Lucknow	State Government University	TCV	www.lkouniv.ac.in

WEST BENGAL

University/Institution	Category	Approval Upto	Website
Jadavpur University, Kolkata	State Government University	2011–12	www.jadavpur.edu
Netaji Subhas Open University, Kolkata	State Open University	7/4/13	www.wbnsou.ac.in
Rabindra Bharati University, Kolkata	State Government University	TCV	www.rabindrabharatiuniversity.net
University of Burdwan, Burdwan	State Government University	TCV	www.buruniv.ac.in
University of Kalyani, Kalyani	State Government University	2011–12	www.klyuniv.ac.in
University of North Bengal, Darjeeling	State Government University	2012–13	www.nbu.ac.in
Vidyasagar University, Midnapore	State Government University	2013-14	www.vidyasagar.ac.in

Published on: August 04, 2012

12 Comments

Neha gupta | May 22, 2013

Is Jaipur National university is valid for government jobs, It is approved by DEC and joint committee of DEC-UGC-AICTE. PLz tell Me any one

virendra kumar kanwar | May 16, 2013

please tell me MBA(MARKETING MANAGEMENT)VINAYAKA MISSION UNIVERSITY,SALAM,TAMILNAIDU IS RECOGNISED BY DEC,UGC,AICTE FOR DISTANCE EDUCATION YES OR NO BECAUSE MY EMPLOYER IS UNITED INDIA INSURANCE CO LTD,Kindly confirm me this degree will be valid or not.

md farooq shaik | May 13, 2013

Sir I have b.com pass in Dravidian university kuppam .can my degree applicable for govt jobs

satyendra | Mar 29, 2013

sir kya bsc ke ten years baad msc regular ho sakti hai please reply

satyendra | Mar 29, 2013

kya nims ke msc chemistry distance ki degree govt jobs mei valid hai

satish | Mar 04, 2013

Whether University is having right to give admissions to the students when its status is in TCV( Till Commitee Visits)

jijith.v | Jan 03, 2013

I'm working in uae, now i really wish to resume my studies with my job.i already have completed my +2 commerce, after that i have finished ITC draughtsman/civil NCVT certified course. Now i work in a IT company cald gulf business machine GBM .as Draughtsman cum coordinator,kindly advise me how can i resume my study with job?which sector is better? waiting for your kind response Thanks & Regards jijithvp@gmail.com 0561885183

Rajesh | Dec 28, 2012

Hi, I have taken admission in Sikkim Manipal University, Gangtok for MCA (as lateral entry) in Oct. 2012. Kindly confirm me this degree will be valid or not.

Jackson | Dec 13, 2012

Dear Sahil,TCV means "Till the Committee Visits" & Decision Taken

Sahil | Nov 26, 2012

What is TCV? Can anyone tell me about the same. Please let me know soon.

rizwan | Nov 22, 2012

so good

abhijeet kumar | Nov 07, 2012

i am pursuing BscIT distance education from NIIT which is linked with kuvempu university karnataka. is kuvempu recognised by DEC,UGC,AICTE.can i appear for govt. jobs exam?please help me..............