The University Grants Commission vide notification dated 18th November, 2022 has issued the University Grants Commission (Categorization of Universities (only) for Grant of Graded Autonomy) (First Amendment) Regulations, 2022. Universities may offer courses in the Open and Distance Learning mode, without approval of the Commission, provided it satisfies all the conditions laid down under the regulations, by whatever name they are called, pertaining to open and distance learning mode notified by the UGC from time to time.
