UGC Extends ODL & Online Admission Deadline for February 2026 Session to April 10

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College Vidya News Team Apr 1, 2026 1K Reads

The University Grants Commission has extended the last date for admission to Open and Distance Learning (ODL) and online programmes for the academic session February 2026.

As per an official public notice (F.No. 4-1/2025), the deadline to enroll in these programmes offered by recognised Higher Educational Institutions (HEIs) has been extended from March 30, 2026 to April 10, 2026.

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Revised Deadlines Announced

Activity	Previous Date	Revised Date
Last Date for Admissions	March 30, 2026	April 10, 2026
Last Date for Submission of Admission Data	March 31, 2026	April 13, 2026

Key Instructions for Institutions

UGC has directed all HEIs offering courses through ODL and online modes to:

Follow the revised admission timeline
Ensure compliance with UGC regulations and guidelines
Submit admission data within the stipulated deadline through the DEB portal

Advisory for Students

Students planning to take admission in ODL or online programmes are advised to:

Verify the recognition status of the course and institution
Check details on the UGC-DEB official portal before enrolling
Follow guidelines issued by UGC to avoid fraudulent or unapproved programmes

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