The University Grants Commission (UGC) on May 06, 2024, issued a notification regarding provisions of UGC (ODL Programmes and Online Programmes) Regulations, 2020 for enrolment of foreign/international learners in Online programmes.
The following has been stated: -
•It is specified that foreign/international learners may enroll in any Online programme being offered by a Higher Educational Institution recognized/entitled by the Commission and in compliance with the UGC (ODL Programmes and Online Programmes) Regulations, 2020 and its amendments.
•Further, it is also informed that UGC public notice F.No. 12-1/2024 (DEB-I) dated April 26, 2024, is regarding non-enrolment of foreign nationals only in Open and Distance Learning (ODL) programmes. However, foreign/international learners may enroll in any online programmes offered by a recognized/entitled Higher Educational Institution.
The detailed notification is given in the document attached below.
[Notification No. F. No.1-12/2023(DEB-I) Pt. filel]