RECOGNITION OF DISTANCE MODE ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS AND DEGREES By Govt. Of India for JOBS

  The Distance Learning Division in the Ministry of Human Resource Development receives a number of queries from the general public seeking clarifications in respect of recognition of academic qualifications acquired through distance mode and their acceptance for the purpose of employment in Central/State Government service. The position in this regard is clarified as under: It is up to the concerned academic institution/university to recognize the qualification including certificate diploma, degree, etc. for the purpose of academic pursuit, i.e. continuing education for acquiring another academic qualification, with it. As regards recognition of academic qualifications for the purpose of employment, it […]

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B. Tech degrees acquired through distance education from any university, are not approved by AICTE

Government of India, as an employer, had clarified its position with regard to the recognition of the qualifications earned through distance mode vide Gazette Notification No. 44 dated 1st March 1995 which inter-alia, states that only such qualifications earned through distance mode, which are approved by DEC (-IGNOU) and wherever necessary, by AICTE, are recognized for the purpose of employment under Central Government. The Technical education programmes, which fall under the purview of AICTE are in the fileds of Engineering Technology including MCA Architecture Town Planning Management Pharmacy Hotel Management & Catering Technology Applied Arts & Crafts and any such […]

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