Hello Aspirant,

The law that allowed for the simultaneous enrollment in two degrees was passed in August 2013 and was meant to take effect for the 2014–15 academic year.

The Indian Education Act of 1959 prohibits dual enrollment because it puts an additional strain on pupils (according to law makers).

However, on the advice of a few colleges, UGC has now given students permission to enrol in two degrees (in same or different universities).

The expert group UGC headed by Dr. Furqan Qamar recommended that "additional options for the students ought to be provided in light of the changing environment and flexible rules."

As a result, it is now lawful. However, some colleges were still experiencing issues with this rule and they requested some changes, such as allowing students to take distant or open courses in addition to regular courses or requiring that they take the course from a different university.

I'm not familiar with your university, therefore I'd like to advise you to speak with both your present and prospective universities to clarify the situation (for another course).

Since it is currently legal, there is a very good probability that your institutions won't have any issues with it.

I don't see any barriers to applying for a government position because it is legally acceptable (currently and if your universities have no issues with that), and the private sector has always been okay with it.

Hope it'll be useful to you.