{"id":7955,"date":"2026-04-24T13:34:29","date_gmt":"2026-04-24T08:04:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/banitoday.com\/ugc-invites-applications-for-odl-online-programmes-2026-27-from-april-27-check-key-details\/"},"modified":"2026-04-24T13:34:29","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T08:04:29","slug":"ugc-invites-applications-for-odl-online-programmes-2026-27-from-april-27-check-key-details","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/banitoday.com\/hi\/ugc-invites-applications-for-odl-online-programmes-2026-27-from-april-27-check-key-details\/","title":{"rendered":"UGC invites applications for ODL, online programmes 2026-27 from April 27; check key details"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"e9jwa\">\n<div class=\"vdo_embedd\">\n<div class=\"GfdvZ\">\n<section class=\"_bIDB  clearfix id-r-component leadmedia undefined undefined  E9tg9 \" style=\"top:0px\">\n<div class=\"_bIDB\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">\n<div class=\"ypVvZ\">\n<div class=\"WGttI\"><img src=\"https:\/\/static.toiimg.com\/thumb\/msid-130487523,imgsize-6386,width-400,height-225,resizemode-4\/ugc.jpg\" alt=\"UGC invites applications for ODL, online programmes 2026-27 from April 27; check key details\" title=\"UGC invites applications for ODL, online programmes 2026-27 \" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"Ta7d_ img_cptn\"><span title=\"UGC invites applications for ODL, online programmes 2026-27 \">UGC invites applications for ODL, online programmes 2026-27 <\/span><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/topic\/university-grants-commission\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" commonstate=\"[object Object]\" frmappuse=\"1\">University Grants Commission<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/topic\/ugc\" styleobj=\"[object Object]\" class=\"\" commonstate=\"[object Object]\" frmappuse=\"1\">UGC<\/a>) has invited applications from eligible Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) for recognition to offer programmes under Open and Distance Learning (ODL) mode and online mode for the academic year 2026-27.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"6\"\/>The academic session for these programmes is scheduled to begin in August 2026.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"8\"\/><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"10\"\/><\/p>\n<p><h2>Application process begins from April 27<br \/><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"12\"\/>According to the official public notice, the online application window will open on April 27, 2026, and will remain open until May 11, 2026.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"14\"\/>Eligible institutions must submit their applications through the official Distance Education Bureau (DEB) portal at deb.ugc.ac.in.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"16\"\/>The UGC said that fresh online applications are being invited under Regulation 3(A) and Regulation 3(B)(b) of the UGC Open and Distance Learning Programmes and Online Programmes Regulations, 2020, along with later amendments.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"20\"\/><span class=\"strong\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">Hard copy submission also required<\/span><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"22\"\/><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"23\"\/>Apart from the online application, institutions must also send a hard copy of the application form along with the original affidavit and required annexures.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"25\"\/>The last date to submit these documents is May 20, 2026.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"27\"\/>The hard copy must be sent to the office of the <span class=\"em\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">Joint Secretary, Distance Education Bureau, UGC, 35, Feroze Shah Road, New Delhi, 110001.<\/span><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"30\"\/><\/p>\n<p><h2>Some institutions can apply throughout the year<br \/><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"32\"\/>UGC has also said that some institutions that are already eligible to offer online or distance education courses can apply at any time during the year through the same DEB portal.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"35\"\/>However, the commission made it clear that submitting an application does not guarantee approval.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"37\"\/><\/p>\n<p><h2>Approval based on proper verification<br \/><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"39\"\/>All applications will be checked carefully before approval. Institutions must have qualified teachers, proper infrastructure, study material, and the required technology support.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"41\"\/>Only those institutions that meet all rules and standards will be allowed to offer these courses, as UGC aims to maintain the quality of higher education.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"43\"\/><span class=\"strong\" data-ua-type=\"1\" onclick=\"stpPgtnAndPrvntDefault(event)\">Important advice for institutions<\/span><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"45\"\/><span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"46\"\/>UGC has advised all institutions to regularly visit the DEB portal for the latest updates, detailed guidelines, and information related to the prescribed application fee.<span class=\"id-r-component br\" data-pos=\"48\"\/><\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/timesofindia.indiatimes.com\/education\/news\/ugc-invites-applications-for-odl-online-programmes-2026-27-from-april-27-check-key-details\/articleshow\/130487498.cms\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>UGC invites applications for ODL, online programmes 2026-27 The University Grants Commission (UGC) has invited applications from eligible Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) for recognition to offer programmes under Open and Distance Learning (ODL) mode and online mode for the academic year 2026-27.The academic session for these programmes is scheduled to begin in August 2026. 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