Edtech businesses who provide online degree courses in partnership with international institutions are cautioned by UGC

 Edtech businesses who provide online degree courses in partnership with international institutions are cautioned by UGC

Edtech businesses who provide online degree courses in partnership with international institutions are cautioned by UGC

According to Joshi, the UGC has also learned that some edtech businesses are promoting their online degree and certificate programs via television, social media, and newspapers in association with a few international universities.

According to Joshi, HEIs and any other defaulting edtech enterprises would face consequences in accordance with the relevant regulations.

Officials claim that the UGC has issued warnings to edtech businesses and institutions that provide degrees under cooperative agreements with international universities that it does not recognize. Additionally, the University Grants Commission (UGC) has warned students against enrolling in such courses and reaffirmed that none of these degrees would be recognized.

UGC Secretary Manish stated, "It has been noted that a large number of colleges and higher education institutions (HEIs) have partnered with overseas providers or institutions of higher learning that are not recognized by the Commission in order to try and award degrees to students in other countries. supplying infrastructure." said. "Any such collaboration or arrangement is not recognized by the UGC as well as accordingly, degrees issued succeeding such collaboration mechanism are also not recognized by the Commission," he said.

According to Joshi, the UGC has also learned that some edtech businesses are promoting their online degree and certificate programs via television, social media, and newspapers in association with a few international universities. "These franchise agreements are not allowed, and UGC will not recognize any such degree or program. According to the relevant regulations, all in arrears edtech businesses and HEIs would face consequences, said Joshi. "Students and the general public are encouraged to use appropriate caution as well as any enrollment in such courses will be at their own risk," Joshi said.