UGC-Approved Distance Education Universities List 2025-26

There are more than 100 UGC approved universities for distance and online learning. Check the list of UGC approved distance education universities list 2025-26 in the article.

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List of UGC-Approved Distance Education Universities in 2025-26
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UGC Approved Distance Education Universities List 2025-26

UGC has released a list of its accredited distance educational universities featuring over 100 institutions in India that will offer Open and Distance Learning (ODL) programmes in online mode. Some popular names include Rajiv Gandhi University, Delhi University, Jamia Millia Islamia, Lovely Professional University, and others. UGC-approved distance learning programs will be applied in order to make higher education more affordable, flexible and accessible to anyone who cannot pursue regular degrees due to personal, career or geographical reasons. The anual course fee will typically range from INR 10,000 to INR 1 lakh, depending on the institute and specialization.

Online and distance learning has changed the image of higher education in India, allowing lakhs of students to continue their lifetime education, improve skill acquisition, and advance in career path. This article features a complete overview of the UGC-approved distance education universities in 2025-26, courses available and fee structure for better assessment.

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List of UGC-Approved Distance Education Universities in 2025-26

Check the UGC approved distance education universities list 2025-26 in the table below:

University Name	State	Distance & Online Courses Offered	Approximate Fees (INR)
Acharya Nagarjuna University, Guntur (State University)	Andhra Pradesh	B.Tech (Limited), BBA, MBA, MCA, M.Tech, PG Diploma	20,000 - 70,000 per year
Sri Padmavati Mahila Vishwavidy Alayam, Tirupati (State University)	Andhra Pradesh	UG & PG courses in Arts, Commerce, Science	15,000 - 50,000 per year
Rajiv Gandhi University (Central University)	Arunachal Pradesh	BA, B.Com, MA, M.Com, Diploma courses	10,000 - 40,000 per year
Krishna Kanta Handique State Open University, Guwahati	Assam	B.Sc, B.Com, BA, MA, MCA, Diploma courses	10,000 - 35,000 per year
Tezpur University, Tezpur (Central University)	Assam	Limited online PG courses	20,000 - 50,000 per year
Panjab University, Chandigarh (State University)	Chandigarh	PG Diploma, MBA, MCA, M.Tech (limited)	30,000 - 85,000 per year
Jamia Hamdard, Delhi (Deemed)	Delhi	BBA, MBA, B.Ed, Online courses in Health & Management	25,000 - 1,50,000 per year
Delhi University (Central University)	Delhi	PG Diploma, Certificate courses online	20,000 - 60,000 per year
Jamia Millia Islamia, Delhi	Delhi	PG Diploma, Certificate courses	20,000 - 50,000 per year
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University, Ahmedabad	Gujarat	Wide range UG & PG courses in distance & online mode	10,000 - 30,000 per year
Guru Jambeshwar University Of Science & Technology, Hisar	Haryana	Distance MBA, BCA, Other UG & PG courses	15,000 - 50,000 per year
Maharshi Dayanand University, Haryana	Haryana	MBA, BBA, PG Diploma, Various UG & PG	12,000 - 40,000 per year
Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla	Himachal Pradesh	Various UG & PG courses online & distance	10,000 - 35,000 per year
University of Kashmir (Central University)	Jammu & Kashmir	Limited distance courses, UG & PG	10,000 - 40,000 per year
Jain University, Bengaluru (Deemed)	Karnataka	BBA, MBA, Diploma courses online	25,000 - 1,00,000 per year
Karnataka State Open University, Mysuru	Karnataka	UG & PG courses in Arts, Commerce, Science	8,000 - 25,000 per year
Calicut University	Kerala	Various UG & PG courses online	15,000 - 45,000 per year
Kerala University	Kerala	Online & Distance courses in UG, PG	10,000 - 35,000 per year
Jiwaji University, Gwalior	Madhya Pradesh	Distance UG, PG, Diploma courses	10,000 - 30,000 per year
M.P.Bhoj (Open) University, Bhopal	Madhya Pradesh	Extensive distance & online UG, PG	7,000 - 25,000 per year
Mahatma Gandhi Chitrakoot Gramodaya Vishwavidyalaya	Madhya Pradesh	Distance UG & PG courses in rural development	8,000 - 20,000 per year
Mahatma Gandhi Antarrashtriya Hindi Vishwavidyalaya, Wardha	Maharashtra	PG Diploma, Certificate courses online	5,000 - 20,000 per year
Smt Nathibai Damodar Thackersey Women's University	Maharashtra	PG Diploma, Certification courses	20,000 - 50,000 per year
Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University, Nashik	Maharashtra	Diverse UG & PG online & distance courses	10,000 - 40,000 per year
Mumbai University	Maharashtra	Limited online courses, Certificate courses	15,000 - 50,000 per year
Odisha State Open University, Sambalpur	Odisha	Wide UG & PG courses, Diploma programs	10,000 - 30,000 per year
Pondicherry University	Puducherry	Online PG diploma courses and selected UG programs	15,000 - 50,000 per year
Jagat Guru Nanak Dev Punjab State Open University	Punjab	UG, PG diploma courses, and certificate programs	8,000 - 40,000 per year
Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar	Punjab	Extensive UG, PG, diploma & online courses	50,000 - 2,00,000 per year
Suresh Gyan Vihar University	Rajasthan	Distance UG & PG courses	15,000 - 50,000 per year
Vardhman Mahaveer Open University, Kota	Rajasthan	Various UG & PG distance courses	8,000 - 25,000 per year
Anna University, Chennai	Tamil Nadu	Limited distance & online PG courses	20,000 - 60,000 per year
B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology	Tamil Nadu	Some distance PG & diploma courses	15,000 - 45,000 per year
Bharathidasan University	Tamil Nadu	Distance & online UG, PG courses	10,000 - 40,000 per year
Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education	Tamil Nadu	Selected diploma programs online	15,000 - 30,000 per year
Manonmaniam Sundaranar University	Tamil Nadu	Various UG & PG courses distance mode	10,000 - 40,000 per year
Tamil Nadu Open University, Chennai	Tamil Nadu	Wide UG, PG, diploma and certificate courses	5,000 - 25,000 per year
Madras University, Chennai	Tamil Nadu	Limited online PG diploma courses	20,000 - 50,000 per year
ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education	Telangana	Numerous PG and professional online courses	30,000 - 1,00,000 per year
Kakatiya University, Warangal	Telangana	Distance & online UG, PG courses	10,000 - 40,000 per year
Maulana Azad National Urdu University, Hyderabad	Telangana	Various UG, PG distance modes	7,000 - 30,000 per year
Swami Vivekanand Subharti University	Uttar Pradesh	Distance and online UG, PG courses	15,000 - 50,000 per year
U.P. Rajarshi Tandon Open University, Allahabad	Uttar Pradesh	Wide range of distance education courses	8,000 - 25,000 per year
Graphic Era, Dehradun (Deemed)	Uttarakhand	Selected online PG diploma courses	15,000 - 45,000 per year
Uttarakhand Open University, Haldwani	Uttarakhand	Extensive UG/PG distance courses	10,000 - 30,000 per year
Netaji Subhash Open University, Kolkata	West Bengal	Wide variety of UG, PG and diploma courses	8,000 - 25,000 per year
Rabindra Bharati University	West Bengal	Distance UG and PG courses	7,000 - 20,000 per year
Kalyani University	West Bengal	Limited distance programs	10,000 - 35,000 per year
Andhra University	Andhra Pradesh	Limited distance courses	15,000 - 40,000 per year
Kurukshetra University	Haryana	Distance and open learning UG and PG	10,000 - 30,000 per year
Bharati Vidyapeeth University	Maharashtra	Distance MBA, PG and UG courses	30,000 - 1,00,000 per year
Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research	Maharashtra	Distance PG and diploma courses	15,000 - 50,000 per year
Shivaji University	Maharashtra	Distance and open learning courses	10,000 - 30,000 per year
Madurai Kamaraj University	Tamil Nadu	Distance UG and PG programs	8,000 - 25,000 per year
Alagappa University	Tamil Nadu	Distance and open courses	10,000 - 35,000 per year
Osmania University	Telangana	Distance and open learning UG and PG	10,000 - 40,000 per year
Mangalayatan University	Uttar Pradesh	Limited distance courses	15,000 - 40,000 per year
SRM Institute of Science and Technology	Tamil Nadu	Limited online and distance programmes	30,000 - 1,00,000 per year
Yogi Vemana University	Andhra Pradesh	Distance and online UG, PG programs	10,000 - 30,000 per year
National Sanskrit University	Andhra Pradesh	Diploma and certificate courses	5,000 - 20,000 per year
Gauhati University	Assam	Distance and open learning programs	10,000 - 35,000 per year
Shoolini University	Himachal Pradesh	Distance and online courses	15,000 - 40,000 per year
Sreenarayanaguru Open University	Kerala	Distance UG and PG courses	8,000 - 25,000 per year
Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya	Madhya Pradesh	Distance UG and PG courses	8,000 - 25,000 per year
Kavikulaguru Kalidas Sanskrit University	Maharashtra	Certificate and distance courses	5,000 - 20,000 per year
International Institute for Population Sciences	Maharashtra	Research oriented distance learning	20,000 - 50,000 per year
Jagannath University	Rajasthan	Distance UG and PG studies	10,000 - 30,000 per year
Vivekananda Global University	Rajasthan	Distance and online learning courses	12,000 - 35,000 per year
Annamalai University	Tamil Nadu	Wide distance UG and PG courses	10,000 - 35,000 per year
Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai	Tamil Nadu	Online and distance UG and PG courses	30,000 - 85,000 per year
Mother Teresa Women’s University	Tamil Nadu	Selected distance courses	15,000 - 40,000 per year
Vel’s Institute of Science, Technology & Advanced Studies (Vistas)	Tamil Nadu	Online and distance education programs	20,000 - 60,000 per year
Academy of Maritime Education and Training	Tamil Nadu	Online courses and diplomas	20,000 - 55,000 per year
Bharathiar University	Tamil Nadu	Distance UG and PG courses	10,000 - 30,000 per year
Amity University	Uttar Pradesh	Extensive online and distance programs	45,000 - 1,50,000 per year
Integral University	Uttar Pradesh	Distance UG and selected PG courses	15,000 - 50,000 per year
Shobhit Institute of Engineering & Technology	Uttar Pradesh	Distance and online PG courses	20,000 - 55,000 per year
Teerthanker Mahaveer University	Uttar Pradesh	Distance and online UG and PG programs	15,000 - 50,000 per year
North Bengal University	West Bengal	Distance and open learning UG & PG	8,000 - 30,000 per year
Burdwan University	West Bengal	Distance and open learning UG & PG	8,000 - 30,000 per year
Jain Vishva Bharati Institute	Rajasthan	PG diploma and certificate courses	5,000 - 20,000 per year
Parul University	Gujarat	Wide online and distance UG & PG courses	12,000 - 45,000 per year
Central University of Rajasthan	Rajasthan	Distance PG and diploma courses	10,000 - 30,000 per year
Choudhary Charan Singh University	Uttar Pradesh	Distance education programs	8,000 - 25,000 per year
Chhatrapati Shahuji Maharaj University	Uttar Pradesh	Distance UG and PG courses	8,000 - 25,000 per year
Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University	Andhra Pradesh	Limited distance mode courses	15,000 - 40,000 per year
Nalanda Open University	Bihar	Distance UG and PG courses	7,000 - 20,000 per year
Dr. C. V. Raman University	Chhattisgarh	Distance UG, PG and diploma courses	10,000 - 30,000 per year
Gokul Global University	Gujarat	Distance education UG & PG courses	10,000 - 30,000 per year
Central University of Jammu	Jammu & Kashmir	Limited distance education courses	7,000 - 20,000 per year
Jharkhand State Open University	Jharkhand	Distance UG and PG courses	8,000 - 25,000 per year
Arka Jain University	Jharkhand	Distance and online UG & PG	10,000 - 30,000 per year
Utkal University	Odisha	Distance education UG & PG	8,000 - 25,000 per year
Odisha State Open University	Odisha	Distance UG and PG education	8,000 - 25,000 per year
Sri Sri University	Odisha	Distance education courses	10,000 - 30,000 per year
Jaipur National University	Rajasthan	Distance UG and PG courses	15,000 - 45,000 per year
Sri Chandrasekharendra Saraswati Vishwa Mahavidyalaya	Tamil Nadu	Distance UG and PG courses	8,000 - 25,000 per year
Periyar University	Tamil Nadu	Distance UG and PG courses	8,000 - 25,000 per year
Shri Venkateswara University, Tirupati	Andhra Pradesh	Limited distance UG & PG courses	15,000 - 40,000 per year
Central University of Haryana	Haryana	PG diploma and certificate courses remotely	10,000 - 30,000 per year
Fakir Mohan University	Odisha	Distance UG and PG courses	8,000 - 25,000 per year
Desh Bhagat University	Punjab	Distance and online UG, PG courses	15,000 - 45,000 per year
Deen Dayal Upadhyay Gorakhpur University	Uttar Pradesh	Distance UG and PG courses	10,000 - 35,000 per year
Pt. Sundarlal Sharma (Open) University	Chhattisgarh	Wide distance UG, PG courses	8,000 - 35,000 per year
Mats University	Chhattisgarh	Distance UG and PG courses	5,000 - 20,000 per year
University of Science & Technology	Meghalaya	Distance UG and PG courses	10,000 - 30,000 per year
Maharaja Sriram Chandra Bhanja Deo University	Odisha	Distance UG and PG courses	10,000 - 30,000 per year
Dr B.R. Ambedkar Open University	Telangana	Wide distance and open learning courses	8,000 - 30,000 per year

Universities offering distance education and are accredited by UGC are powerful indicators of remote learning, and this may be used in flexible career and personal development. The enhanced quality and appreciation through the enhanced regulatory control will make the distance learning ecosystem in India more believable by 2025-26. The students can be encouraged to visit the official UGC site to know the latest lists and programme details, along with the application dates, to make the best decision regarding their further education.

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FAQs

How often is the UGC-approved list of distance education universities updated?

The list is revised every admission cycle (January and July), reflecting newly approved or discontinued universities and their programmes. Students should always check the latest update before applying.

Can private universities also be UGC-approved for distance education?

Yes, private universities such as Amity University and Lovely Professional University are eligible for UGC-DEB approval, provided they meet the required academic and infrastructural standards.

What is the difference between distance (ODL) and online education under UGC rules?

Distance (ODL) mode focuses on printed and self-study materials with occasional contact classes, while online programmes primarily use live and recorded digital coursework and virtual learning platforms.

Is my degree valid if I study at a university on the approved list?

Yes, degrees obtained from universities included in the UGC-approved list for distance education in a given session are recognised across India for jobs and higher studies.

Where can I find the official UGC-approved distance education universities list for 2025-26?

The latest list is published by the UGC Distance Education Bureau (DEB) for each academic cycle (January and July) and is available on the official UGC DEB portal and relevant government notifications.