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Yes, if the University offering degree in distance mode is recognized by UGC, it's definitely valid, and equivalent to any other regular degree, for example IGNOU is the largest open university in our country with regional centre in every states, and multitude of study centres under it, the courses it offers are valid for higher studies, you can opt for government exams, and it's accepted even in private sector which has risen more so in the recent times, if you have a look at the employees of top companies, many have pursued their studies in distance mode, it's quite common to find such people in most comapnies.