List of Verified UGC Approved Online Universities Updated 2026
The UGC-DEB has released the official list of approved online universities for 2026, helping students choose recognized and valid online degree programs. The UGC Approved Online Universities List ensures that your online degree are accepted for jobs and higher studies. Check Out the List Below & Choose the Right University for Your Future.
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January 2026
UGC-DEB Approved Online Universities List – January Session -2026
| S. No. | University Name | TYPE OF HEI | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. |  ANDHRA UNIVERSITY | STATE UNIVERSITY | ANDHRA PRADESH |
| 2. | KONERU LAKSHMAIAH EDUCATION FOUNDATION | DEEMEDTO-BE UNIVERSITY | ANDHRA PRADESH |
| 3. | VIGNAN’S FOUNDATION FOR SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND RESEARCH | DEEMEDTO-BE UNIVERSITY | ANDHRA PRADESH |
| 4. | MOHAN BABU UNIVERSITY | PRIVATE UNIVERSITY | ANDHRA PRADESH |
| 5. | SRI VENKATESWARA UNIVERSITY | STATE UNIVERSITY | ANDHRA PRADESH |
| 6. | ASSAM DOWN TOWN UNIVERSITY | PRIVATE UNIVERSITY | ASSAM |
| 7. |  GURU GHASIDAS VISHWAVIDYALAYA | CENTRAL UNIVERSITY | CHHATTISGARH |
| 8. |  MATS UNIVERSITY | PRIVATE UNIVERSITY | CHHATTISGARH |
| 9. | PT. SUNDARLAL SHARMA (OPEN) UNIVERSITY | (STATE OPEN UNIVERSITY) | CHHATTISGARH |
| 10. |  JAMIA HAMDARD | DEEMED TO-BE UNIVERSITY | DELHI |
| 11. | JAMIA MILLIA ISLAMIA UNIVERSITY | CENTRAL UNIVERSITY | DELHI |
| 12. | JAWAHARLAL NEHRU UNIVERSITY | CENTRAL UNIVERSITY | DELHI |
| 13 | CENTRAL SANSKRIT UNIVERSITY | CENTRAL UNIVERSITY | DELHI |
| 14. | GURU GOBIND SINGH INDRAPRASTHA VISHWAVIDYALAYA | STATE UNIVERSITY | DELHI |
| 15. |  INDIAN INSTITUTE OF FOREIGN TRADE | DEEMEDTO-BE UNIVERSITY | DELHI |
| 16. |  Gujarat University | STATE UNIVERSITY | GUJARAT |
| 17 | CHAROTAR UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY | PRIVATE UNIVERSITY | GUJARAT |
| 18 | DR. BABASAHEB AMBEDKAR OPEN UNIVERSITY | STATE OPEN UNIVERSITY | GUJARAT |
| 19 |  Parul University | PRIVATE UNIVERSITY | GUJARAT |
| 20 |  Marwadi University | PRIVATE UNIVERSITY | GUJARAT |
| 21 |  Gujarat Technological University | STATE UNIVERSITY | GUJARAT |
| 22 | G.L.S. UNIVERSITY | PRIVATE UNIVERSITY | GUJARAT |
| 23 | P.P. SAVANI UNIVERSITY | PRIVATE UNIVERSITY | GUJARAT |
| 24 | GURU JAMBHESHWAR UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY | STATE UNIVERSITY | HARYANA |
| 25 |  Kurukshetra University | STATE UNIVERSITY | HARYANA |
| 26 |  Maharshi Dayanand University | STATE UNIVERSITY | HARYANA |
| 27 | MAHARISHI MARKANDESHWAR | DEEMEDTO-BE UNIVERSITY | HARYANA |
| 28 | MANAV RACHNA INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF RESEARCH & STUDIES | DEEMEDTO-BE UNIVERSITY | HARYANA |
| 29 | SHREE GURU GOBIND SINGH TRICENTENARY UNIVERSITY | PRIVATE UNIVERSITY | HARYANA |
| 30 |  SHOOLINI UNIVERSITY OF BIOTECHNOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES | PRIVATE UNIVERSITY | HIMACHAL PRADESH |
| 31 | CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF HIMACHAL PRADESH | CENTRAL UNIVERSITY | HIMACHAL PRADESH |
| 32 |  UNIVERSITY OF JAMMU | STATE UNIVERSITY | JAMMU & KASHMIR |
| 33 |  BIRLA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | DEEMEDTO-BE UNIVERSITY | JHARKHAND |
| 34 | JAIN (DEEMEDTO-BE UNIVERSITY) | DEEMEDTO-BE UNIVERSITY | KARNATAKA |
| 35 |  JSS ACADEMY OF EDUCATION AND RESEARCH | DEEMEDTO-BE UNIVERSITY | KARNATAKA |
| 36 |  MANIPAL ACADEMY OF HIGHER EDUCATION | DEEMEDTO-BE UNIVERSITY | KARNATAKA |
| 37 |  BANGALORE UNIVERSITY | STATE UNIVERSITY | KARNATAKA |
| 38 | SRI SIDDHARTHA ACADEMY OF HIGHER EDUCATION | DEEMEDTO-BE UNIVERSITY | KARNATAKA |
| 39 |  UNIVERSITY OF MYSORE | STATE UNIVERSITY | KARNATAKA |
| 40 |  YENEPOYA | DEEMEDTO-BE UNIVERSITY | KARNATAKA |
| 41 |  VISVESWARAIAH TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY | STATE UNIVERSITY | KARNATAKA |
| 42 |  KARNATAKA STATE OPEN UNIVERSITY | STATE OPEN UNIVERSITY | KARNATAKA |
| 43 | CHRIST (DEEMED TO BE UNIVERSITY) | DEEMEDTO-BE UNIVERSITY | KARNATAKA |
| 44 |  DAYANAND SAGAR UNIVERSITY | PRIVATE UNIVERSITY | KARNATAKA |
| 45 | ALLIANCE UNIVERSITY | PRIVATE UNIVERSITY | KARNATAKA |
| 46 | ADICHUNCHANAGIRI UNIVERSITY | PRIVATE UNIVERSITY | KARNATAKA |
| 47 | MAHATMA GANDHI UNIVERSITY | STATE UNIVERSITY | KERALA |
| 48 |  CALICUT UNIVERSITY | STATE UNIVERSITY | KERALA |
| 49 |  UNIVERSITY OF KERALA | STATE UNIVERSITY | KERALA |
| 50 |  DEVI AHILYA VISHWAVIDYALAYA | STATE UNIVERSITY | MADHYA PRADESH |
| 51 | SAGE UNIVERSITY | PRIVATE UNIVERSITY | MADHYA PRADESH |
| 52 | DR. D.Y. PATIL VIDYAPEETH (PUNE) | DEEMEDTO-BE UNIVERSITY | MAHARASHTRA |
| 53 | D.Y. PATIL (NAVI MUMBAI) | DEEMEDTO-BE UNIVERSITY | MAHARASHTRA |
| 54 |  SYMBIOSIS INTERNATIONAL | DEEMEDTO-BE UNIVERSITY | MAHARASHTRA |
| 55 |  BHARATI VIDYAPEETH | DEEMEDTO-BE UNIVERSITY | MAHARASHTRA |
| 56 |  DATTA MEGHE INSTITUTE OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND RESEARCH | DEEMEDTO-BE UNIVERSITY | MAHARASHTRA |
| 57 |  UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI | STATE UNIVERSITY | MAHARASHTRA |
| 58 | NARSEE MONJEE INSTITUTE Of MANAGEMENT STUDIES (NMIMS) | DEEMEDTO-BE UNIVERSITY | MAHARASHTRA |
| 59 | SHIVAJI UNIVERSITY | STATE UNIVERSITY | MAHARASHTRA |
| 60 |  SAVITRIBAI PHULE PUNE UNIVERSITY | STATE UNIVERSITY | MAHARASHTRA |
| 61 |  MIZORAM UNIVERSITY | CENTRAL UNIVERSITY | MIZORAM |
| 62 |  KALINGA INSTITUTE OF INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY | DEEMEDTO-BE UNIVERSITY | ODISHA |
| 63 |  CENTURION UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT | PRIVATE UNIVERSITY | ODISHA |
| 64 |  CHANDIGARH UNIVERSITY | PRIVATE UNIVERSITY | PUNJAB |
| 65 |  CHITKARA UNIVERSITY | PRIVATE UNIVERSITY | PUNJAB |
| 66 |  LOVELY PROFESSIONAL UNIVERSITY | STATE UNIVERSITY | PUNJAB |
| 67 |  GURU NANAK DEV UNIVERSITY | PRIVATE UNIVERSITY | PUNJAB |
| 68 |  GURU KASHI UNIVERSITY | PRIVATE UNIVERSITY | PUNJAB |
| 69 |  DESH BHAGAT UNIVERSITY | PRIVATE UNIVERSITY | RAJASTHAN |
| 70 |  MANIPAL UNIVERSITY | PRIVATE UNIVERSITY | RAJASTHAN |
| 71 |  VIVEKANANDA GLOBAL UNIVERSITY | DEEMEDTO-BE UNIVERSITY | RAJASTHAN |
| 72 |  BANASTHALI VIDYAPITH | PRIVATE UNIVERSITY | RAJASTHAN |
| 73 | MODY UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY | PRIVATE UNIVERSITY | RAJASTHAN |
| 74 |  AMITY UNIVERSITY | PRIVATE UNIVERSITY | RAJASTHAN |
| 75 |  JAIPUR NATIONAL UNIVERSITY | PRIVATE UNIVERSITY | SIKKIM |
| 76 | SIKKIM MANIPAL UNIVERSITY | PRIVATE UNIVERSITY | SIKKIM |
| 77 | SHRI RAMASAMY MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY | STATE UNIVERSITY | TAMIL NADU |
| 78 |  BHARATHIDASAN UNIVERSITY | DEEMEDTO-BE UNIVERSITY | TAMIL NADU |
| 79 | BHARATH INSTITUTE OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND RESEARCH | DEEMEDTO-BE UNIVERSITY | TAMIL NADU |
| 80 |  B.S ABDUR RAHMAN INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY | CENTRAL UNIVERSITY | TAMIL NADU |
| 81 |  CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF TAMIL NADU | STATE UNIVERSITY | TAMIL NADU |
| 82 |  MADURAI KAMARAJ UNIVERSITY | DEEMEDTO-BE UNIVERSITY | TAMIL NADU |
| 83 | DR. M.G.R. EDUCATIONAL AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE | DEEMEDTO-BE UNIVERSITY | TAMIL NADU |
| 84 |  SHANMUGHA ARTS, SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY & RESEARCH ACADEMY | DEEMEDTO-BE UNIVERSITY | TAMIL NADU |
| 85 |  SATHYABAMA INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY | DEEMEDTO-BE UNIVERSITY | TAMIL NADU |
| 86 | S.R.M. INSTITUTE OF SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY | STATE UNIVERSITY | TAMIL NADU |
| 87 |  UNIVERSITY OF MADRAS | DEEMEDTO-BE UNIVERSITY | TAMIL NADU |
| 88 |  KALASALINGAM ACADEMY OF RESEARCH AND HIGHER EDUCATION | DEEMEDTO-BE UNIVERSITY | TAMIL NADU |
| 89 | AMRITA VISHWA VIDYAPEETHAM UNIVERSITY | STATE UNIVERSITY | TAMIL NADU |
| 90 |  ALAGAPPA UNIVERSITY | DEEMEDTO-BE UNIVERSITY | TAMIL NADU |
| 91 |  BHARATHIAR UNIVERSITY | STATE UNIVERSITY | TAMIL NADU |
| 92 |  VELLORE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | DEEMEDTO-BE UNIVERSITY | TAMIL NADU |
| 93 |  MANONMANIAM SUNDARANAR UNIVERSITY | DEEMEDTO-BE UNIVERSITY | TAMIL NADU |
| 94 |  HINDUSTAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE (HITS) | DEEMEDTO-BE UNIVERSITY | TAMIL NADU |
| 95 |  KARUNYA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCES | STATE UNIVERSITY | TAMIL NADU |
| 96 |  MEENAKSHI ACADEMY OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND RESEARCH | DEEMEDTO-BE UNIVERSITY | TAMIL NADU |
| 97 |  ANNA UNIVERSITY | DEEMEDTO-BE UNIVERSITY | TAMIL NADU |
| 98 |  VEL’S INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY & ADVANCED STUDIES (VISTAS) | DEEMEDTO-BE UNIVERSITY | TELANGANA |
| 99 |  SRI RAMACHANDRA INSTITUTE OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND RESEARCH | DEEMEDTO-BE UNIVERSITY | TELANGANA |
| 100 |  ICFAI FOUNDATION FOR HIGHER EDUCATION | CENTRAL UNIVERSITY | UTTAR PRADESH |
| 101 | INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY | PRIVATE UNIVERSITY | UTTAR PRADESH |
| 102 |  ALIGARH MUSLIM UNIVERSITY | PRIVATE UNIVERSITY | UTTAR PRADESH |
| 103 | AMITY UNIVERSITY | STATE UNIVERSITY | UTTAR PRADESH |
| 104 | BENNETT UNIVERSITY | PRIVATE UNIVERSITY | UTTAR PRADESH |
| 105 |  CHOUDHARY CHARAN SINGH UNIVERSITY | PRIVATE UNIVERSITY | UTTAR PRADESH |
| 106 | SHARDA UNIVERSITY | DEEMEDTO-BE UNIVERSITY | UTTAR PRADESH |
| 107 |  MANGALAYATAN UNIVERSITY | PRIVATE UNIVERSITY | UTTAR PRADESH |
| 108 | SHIV NADAR INSTITUTION OF EMINENCE | PRIVATE UNIVERSITY | UTTAR PRADESH |
| 109 |  IINTEGRAL UNIVERSITY | DEEMEDTO-BE UNIVERSITY | UTTAR PRADESH |
| 110 | G.L.A. UNIVERSITY | STATE UNIVERSITY | UTTAR PRADESH |
| 111 |  DAYAL BAGH EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE | PRIVATE UNIVERSITY | UTTAR PRADESH |
| 112 |  UNIVERSITY OF LUCKNOW | STATE UNIVERSITY | UTTAR PRADESH |
| 113 |  NOIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY | PRIVATE UNIVERSITY | UTTAR PRADESH |
| 114 |  CHATRAPATI SHAHUJI MAHARAJ UNIVERSITY | STATE UNIVERSITY | UTTAR PRADESH |
| 115 |  GALGOTIAS UNIVERSITY | STATE UNIVERSITY | UTTAR PRADESH |
| 116 |  MAHATMA JYOTIBA PHULE ROHILKHAND UNIVERSITY | DEEMEDTO-BE UNIVERSITY | UTTARAKHAND |
| 117 | DEEN DAYAL UPADHYAY GORAKHPUR UNIVERSITY | PRIVATE UNIVERSITY | UTTARAKHAND |
| 118 |  GRAPHIC ERA | PRIVATE UNIVERSITY | UTTARAKHAND |
| 119 | SWAMI RAMA HIMALAYAN UNIVERSITY | PRIVATE UNIVERSITY | UTTARAKHAND |
| 120 |  UNIVERSITY OF PETROLEUM AND ENERGY STUDIES | PRIVATE UNIVERSITY | UTTARAKHAND |
January 2025
UGC-DEB Approved Online Universities List – January Session -2025
| Sr. No. | University Name | State |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Andhra University | ANDHRA PRADESH |
| 3 |  Vignan’s Foundation for Science, Technology, (Deemed to Be University) | ANDHRA PRADESH |
| 2 |  Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation (Deemed to Be University) | ANDHRA PRADESH |
| 4 | Jamia Hamdard, Delhi (Deemed to Be University) | DELHI |
| 5 |  Jamia Millia Islamia | DELHI |
| 6 |  JAWAHARLAL NEHRU UNIVERSITY | DELHI |
| 7 |  Guru Jambeshwar University of Science & Technology (State University) | HARYANA |
| 9 | MAHARSHI DAYANAND UNIVERSITY | HARYANA |
| 10 | UNIVERSITY OF JAMMU | JAMMU & KASHMIR |
| 11 |  MAHATAMA GANDHI UNIVERSITY | KERALA |
| 12 |  KUVEMPU UNIVERSITY | KARNATAKA |
| 13 |  Jain University, Bengaluru (Deemed to Be University) | KARNATAKA |
| 14 | JSS ACADEMY OF EDUCATION AND RESEARCH | KARNATAKA |
| 15 | MANIPAL ACADEMY OF HIGHER EDUCATION | KARNATAKA |
| 16 | Karnataka State Open University, Mysuru (State Open University) | KARNATAKA |
| 17 | YENEPOYA | KARNATAKA |
| 18 |  DEVI AHILYA VISWAVIDYALAYA | MADHYA PRADESH |
| 19 |  DR. D.Y. PATIL VIDYAPEETH, Pune | MAHARASHTRA |
| 20 | Padmashree Dr. D.y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Mumbai (Deemed to Be University) | MAHARASHTRA |
| 21 | SYMBIOSIS INTERNATIONAL | MAHARASHTRA |
| 22 | BHARTI VIDYAPEETH | MAHARASHTRA |
| 24 | University of Mumbai | MAHARASHTRA |
| 26 | MIZORAM UNIVERSITY | MIZORAM |
| 28 | Chandigarh University, Punjab (Private University) | PUNJAB |
| 29 |  GURU NANAK DEV UNIVERSITY | PUNJAB |
| 30 | MANIPAL UNIVERSITY | RAJASTHAN |
| 31 | BANASTHALI VIDYAPITH | RAJASTHAN |
| 32 | ANNA UNIVERSITY | TAMIL NADU |
| 33 | Bharathidasan University (State University) | TAMIL NADU |
| 34 |  BHARAT INSITUTE OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND RESEARCH | TAMIL NADU |
| 35 | B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science (Deemed to Be University) | TAMIL NADU |
| 36 | HINDUSTAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE (HITS) | TAMIL NADU |
| 38 |  DR. M.G.R. EDUCATIONAL AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE | TAMIL NADU |
| 39 | SHANMUGHA ARTS, SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY & RESEARCH ACADEMY | TAMIL NADU |
| 40 | SATHYABAMA INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY | TAMIL NADU |
| 41 |  S.R.M. INSTITUTE OF SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY | TAMIL NADU |
| 42 | Kalasalingam Academy of Research (Deemed to Be University) | TAMIL NADU |
| 43 |  AMRITA VISHWA VIDYAPEETHAM UNIVERSITY | TAMIL NADU |
| 44 | ALAGAPPA UNIVERSITY | TAMIL NADU |
| 45 | BHARATHIAR UNIVERSITY | TAMIL NADU |
| 46 | VELLORE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | TAMIL NADU |
| 47 | ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education | TELANGANA |
| 48 |  Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh (Central University) | UTTAR PRADESH |
| 49 | Amity University | UTTAR PRADESH |
| 50 | Amity University | RAJASTHAN |
| 51 | DAYAL BAGH EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE | UTTAR PRADESH |
| 52 |  Shiv Nadar University | UTTAR PRADESH |
| 53 |  Graphic Era University | UTTARAKHAND |
| 54 | Gujarat University | GUJARAT |
| 55 |  Charotar Universityof Science & Technology | GUJARAT |
| 56 | Parul University | GUJARAT |
| 57 | Shoolini University Of Biotechnology And Management Sciences | HIMACHAL PRADESH |
| 58 |  Bangalore University | KARNATAKA |
| 59 |  University Of Mysore | KARNATAKA |
| 60 |  Shivaji University | MAHARASHTRA |
| 61 | Chitkara University | PUNJAB |
| 62 | Guru Kashi University | PUNJAB |
| 63 |  Mody University Of Science And Technology | RAJASTHAN |
| 64 | University Of Madras | TAMIL NADU |
| 65 | Karunya Institute Of Technology And Sciences | TAMIL NADU |
| 66 |  Sharda University | UTTAR PRADESH |
| 67 | Mangalayatan University | UTTAR PRADESH |
| 68 | Integral University | UTTAR PRADESH |
| 69 |  G.L.A University | UTTAR PRADESH |
| 70 |  University Of Lucknow | UTTAR PRADESH |
| 71 |  University Of Petroleum And Energy Studies | UTTARAKHAND |
| 72 |  Jagannath University | RAJASTHAN |
| 73 |  Uttaranchal University | UTTARAKHAND |
| 74 |  Manonmaniam Sundaranar University | TAMIL NADU |
| 75 | Sikkim Manipal University | SIKKIM |
| 76 | Vivekananda Global University | RAJASTHAN |
| 77 |  Central Sanskrit University | DELHI |
| 78 | Visveswaraiah Technological University | KARNATAKA |
| 79 | Centurion University Of Technology And Management | ODISHA |
| 80 |  Maharishi Markandeshwar | HARYANA |
| 81 |  Manav Rachna International Institute of Research & Studies | HARYANA |
| 86 |  Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha Vishwavidyalaya | DELHI |
| 87 |  Indian Institute of Foreign Trade | DELHI |
| 88 |  Marwadi University | GUJARAT |
| 89 |  Gujarat Technological University | GUJARAT |
| 90 | University of Kerala | KERALA |
| 91 |  Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies(nmims) | MAHARASHTRA |
| 92 | Savitribai Phule Pune University | MAHARASHTRA |
| 93 |  Desh Bhagat University | PUNJAB |
| 94 |  Shri Ramasamy Memorial University | SIKKIM |
| 95 |  Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research | TAMIL NADU |
| 96 |  Noida International University | UTTAR PRADESH |
| 97 |  Chatrapati Shahuji Maharaj University | UTTAR PRADESH |
| 98 |  Galgotias University | UTTAR PRADESH |
| 99 |  Guru ghasidas vishwavidyalaya | CHHATTISGARH |
| 100 |  Christ (Deemed To Be University) | KARNATAKA |
| 101 |  Dayanand Sagar University | KARNATAKA |
| 102 | Datta Meghe Institute Of Higher Education And Research | MAHARASHTRA |
| 103 | KalingaInstitute | ODISHA |
| 104 | Lovely Professiona University | PUNJAB |
| 105 |  Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University | UTTAR PRADESH |
| 106 |  The Northcap University(Private University) | HARYANA |
| 107 |  Arka Jain University (Private University)) | JHARKHAND |
| 108 |  Academy Of Maritime Education And Training (Deemed-to-bE-university) | TAMIL NADU |
| 109 |  Teerthanker Mahaveer University | UTTAR PRADESH |
July 2025
UGC-DEB Approved Online Universities List – July Session -2025
| Sr. No. | University Name | State |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andhra University | ANDHRA PRADESH |
| 2 | Vignan’s Foundation for Science, Technology, (Deemed to Be University) | ANDHRA PRADESH |
| 3 | Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation (Deemed to Be University) | ANDHRA PRADESH |
| 4 | Jamia Hamdard, Delhi (Deemed to Be University) | DELHI |
| 5 | Jamia Millia Islamia | DELHI |
| 6 | JAWAHARLAL NEHRU UNIVERSITY | DELHI |
| 7 | Guru Jambeshwar University of Science & Technology (State University) | HARYANA |
| 8 | MAHARSHI DAYANAND UNIVERSITY | HARYANA |
| 9 | UNIVERSITY OF JAMMU | JAMMU & KASHMIR |
| 10 | MAHATAMA GANDHI UNIVERSITY | KERALA |
| 11 | KUVEMPU UNIVERSITY | KARNATAKA |
| 12 | Jain University, Bengaluru (Deemed to Be University) | KARNATAKA |
| 13 | JSS ACADEMY OF EDUCATION AND RESEARCH | KARNATAKA |
| 14 | MANIPAL ACADEMY OF HIGHER EDUCATION | KARNATAKA |
| 15 | Karnataka State Open University, Mysuru (State Open University) | KARNATAKA |
| 16 | YENEPOYA | KARNATAKA |
| 17 | DEVI AHILYA VISWAVIDYALAYA | MADHYA PRADESH |
| 18 | DR. D.Y. PATIL VIDYAPEETH, Pune | MAHARASHTRA |
| 19 | SYMBIOSIS INTERNATIONAL | MAHARASHTRA |
| 20 | BHARTI VIDYAPEETH | MAHARASHTRA |
| 21 | University of Mumbai | MAHARASHTRA |
| 22 |  MIZORAM UNIVERSITY | MIZORAM |
| 23 | Chandigarh University, Punjab (Private University) | PUNJAB |
| 24 | GURU NANAK DEV UNIVERSITY | PUNJAB |
| 25 | MANIPAL UNIVERSITY | RAJASTHAN |
| 26 | BANASTHALI VIDYAPITH | RAJASTHAN |
| 27 | ANNA UNIVERSITY | TAMIL NADU |
| 28 | Bharathidasan University (State University) | TAMIL NADU |
| 29 | BHARAT INSITUTE OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND RESEARCH | TAMIL NADU |
| 30 | B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science (Deemed to Be University) | TAMIL NADU |
| 31 | HINDUSTAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE (HITS) | TAMIL NADU |
| 32 | DR. M.G.R. EDUCATIONAL AND RESEARCH INSTITUTE | TAMIL NADU |
| 33 | SHANMUGHA ARTS, SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY & RESEARCH ACADEMY | TAMIL NADU |
| 34 | SATHYABAMA INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY | TAMIL NADU |
| 35 | S.R.M. INSTITUTE OF SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY | TAMIL NADU |
| 36 | Kalasalingam Academy of Research (Deemed to Be University) | TAMIL NADU |
| 37 | AMRITA VISHWA VIDYAPEETHAM UNIVERSITY | TAMIL NADU |
| 38 | ALAGAPPA UNIVERSITY | TAMIL NADU |
| 39 | BHARATHIAR UNIVERSITY | TAMIL NADU |
| 40 | VELLORE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY | TAMIL NADU |
| 41 | ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education | TELANGANA |
| 42 | Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh (Central University) | UTTAR PRADESH |
| 43 | Amity University | UTTAR PRADESH |
| 44 | Amity University | RAJASTHAN |
| 45 | DAYAL BAGH EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE | UTTAR PRADESH |
| 46 | Shiv Nadar University | UTTAR PRADESH |
| 47 | Graphic Era University | UTTARAKHAND |
| 48 | Gujarat University | GUJARAT |
| 49 | Charotar Universityof Science & Technology | GUJARAT |
| 50 | Parul University | GUJARAT |
| 51 | Shoolini University Of Biotechnology And Management Sciences | HIMACHAL PRADESH |
| 52 | Bangalore University | KARNATAKA |
| 53 | University Of Mysore | KARNATAKA |
| 54 | Shivaji University | MAHARASHTRA |
| 55 | Chitkara University | PUNJAB |
| 56 | Guru Kashi University | PUNJAB |
| 57 | Mody University Of Science And Technology | RAJASTHAN |
| 58 | University Of Madras | TAMIL NADU |
| 59 | Karunya Institute Of Technology And Sciences | TAMIL NADU |
| 60 | Sharda University | UTTAR PRADESH |
| 61 | Mangalayatan University | UTTAR PRADESH |
| 62 | Integral University | UTTAR PRADESH |
| 63 | G.L.A University | UTTAR PRADESH |
| 64 | University Of Lucknow | UTTAR PRADESH |
| 65 | University Of Petroleum And Energy Studies | UTTARAKHAND |
| 66 |  Jagannath University | RAJASTHAN |
| 67 |  Uttaranchal University | UTTARAKHAND |
| 68 |  Manonmaniam Sundaranar University | TAMIL NADU |
| 69 |  Sikkim Manipal University | SIKKIM |
| 70 |  Vivekananda Global University | RAJASTHAN |
| 71 |  Central Sanskrit University | DELHI |
| 72 |  Visveswaraiah Technological University | KARNATAKA |
| 73 |  Centurion University Of Technology And Management | ODISHA |
| 74 |  Maharishi Markandeshwar | HARYANA |
| 75 | Manav Rachna International Institute of Research & Studies | HARYANA |
| 76 | Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha Vishwavidyalaya | DELHI |
| 77 | Marwadi University | GUJARAT |
| 78 | Gujarat Technological University | GUJARAT |
| 79 | University of Kerala | KERALA |
| 80 | Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies(nmims) | MAHARASHTRA |
| 81 | Savitribai Phule Pune University | MAHARASHTRA |
| 82 | Desh Bhagat University | PUNJAB |
| 83 | Shri Ramasamy Memorial University | SIKKIM |
| 84 | Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research | TAMIL NADU |
| 85 | Noida International University | UTTAR PRADESH |
| 86 | Chatrapati Shahuji Maharaj University | UTTAR PRADESH |
| 87 | Galgotias University | UTTAR PRADESH |
| 88 | Guru ghasidas vishwavidyalaya | CHHATTISGARH |
| 89 | Christ (Deemed To Be University) | KARNATAKA |
| 90 | Dayanand Sagar University | KARNATAKA |
| 91 | Datta Meghe Institute Of Higher Education And Research | MAHARASHTRA |
| 92 |  KalingaInstitute | ODISHA |
| 93 | Lovely Professiona University | PUNJAB |
| 94 | Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University | UTTAR PRADESH |
| 95 | The Northcap University(Private University) | HARYANA |
| 96 | Arka Jain University (Private University)) | JHARKHAND |
| 97 |  Academy Of Maritime Education And Training (Deemed-to-bE-university) | TAMIL NADU |
| 98 |  Teerthanker Mahaveer University | UTTAR PRADESH |
| 99 | MATS UNIVERSITY | CHHATTISGARH |
| 100 |  DR. BABASAHEB AMBEDKAR OPEN UNIVERSITY | UTTAR PRADESH |
| 101 | G.L.S. UNIVERSITY | GUJARAT |
| 102 |  KURUKSHETR A UNIVERSITY | HARYANA |
| 103 | SHREE GURU GOBIND SINGH TRICENTENARY UNIVERSITY | HARYANA |
| 104 |  Central University of Himachal Pradesh | HIMACHAL PRADESH |
| 105 | ALLIANCE UNIVERSITY | KARNATAKA |
| 106 | SAGE UNIVERSITY | MADHYA PRADESH |
| 107 |  JAIPUR NATIONAL UNIVERSITY | RAJASTHAN |
| 108 | Madurai Kamaraj University | TAMIL NADU |
| 109 | Vels Institute of Science Technology and Advanced Studiesy | TAMIL NADU |
| 110 | SRI RAMACHANDR A INSTITUTE OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND RESEARCH | TAMIL NADU |
| 111 |  INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY | TELANGANA |
| 112 | DEEN DAYAL UPADHYAY GORAKHPUR UNIVERSITY | UTTAR PRADESH |
| 113 | GANPAT UNIVERSITY (PRIVATE UNIVERSITY) | GUJARAT |
| 114 |  SHOBHIT INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY (DEEMED-TO-BE -UNIVERSITY) | UTTAR PRADESH |
About UGC-DEB (Distance Education Bureau)
UGC-DEB (Distance Education Bureau) is a part of the University Grants Commission (UGC) that regulates online and distance education in India. It grants universities permission to offer online and distance degree programs. UGC-DEB ensures that universities follow proper academic standards and maintain quality education. This helps maintain the quality and credibility of online and distance education across the country.
Why UGC-DEB Approval is Important?
UGC-DEB approval plays a very important role in ensuring that your distance and online degree is valid and widely accepted. Degrees from UGC-DEB-approved universities are recognized for government jobs, private sector opportunities, and higher education. It also protects students from enrolling in fake or unrecognized institutions.
How to Check UGC-DEB-Approved Universities?
To verify whether a university is approved:
- Visit the official UGC-DEB website.
- Go to the notifications or notice section.
- Click on the link for the UGC-DEB Approved Online Universities List.
- Check and verify your chosen university from the list.
Always choose a UGC-DEB-approved university to ensure your degree is valid and recognized across India.
Difference Between UGC and UGC-DEB
- UGC (University Grants Commission): Governs overall higher education in India
- UGC-DEB: Specifically handles approval and regulation of online and distance education programs
Latest Updates From UGC-DEB in 2026
UGC-DEB continues to update its guidelines to improve the quality of online education. New universities are added to the approved list, and stricter rules are introduced to ensure better learning outcomes and transparency.
- UGC-DEB Approved Distance Universities — Click here
- NAAC-Accredited Universities — Click here
- NIRF-Ranked Universities — Click here
- WES-Accredited Universities — Click here
- Fake or Unrecognized Universities — Click here