Community Panel: Questions Answered By Industry Experts

Yes, HRs of top MNCs accept your Online degrees because today, it is believed that having knowledge is important irrespective of what mode you choose to study whether it is an online mode or a distance mode. So yes, your degree will be considered valid and accepted by the HRs but your degree will be considered valid only when you will earn it from a UGC-DEB, AICTE, NAAC-approved university.

As per the regulation circulated by the University Grants Commission (UGC) an online and distance degree holds the same value and recognition as a regular degree program and is completely valid for private and government job opportunities.

However, a student is advised to check the approvals and accreditations of an online university before enrolling in it.

Approvals are quite important aspects to check before selecting a college or university. They add credibility to your educational degree whether taken up in an online or offline mode. Approvals ensure the quality of education that you are going to acquire during your program. In India, some statutory bodies like the University Grants Commission (UGC), the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), and others regulate the quality of higher education. 

One of the greatest advantages of these approvals is that they help you differentiate between an authentic and a fraudulent/illegal university while searching for one. You can get the details of all the government and non-government regulatory bodies at College Vidya to make a safer decision for your career!

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Yes, your online degrees will hold the same value as regular degrees. Online degrees hold the same value as regular degrees if earned from a UGC-DEB, NAAC, or AICTE-approved university. Moreover, your degree will also accepted by HR. So you do not have to worry about whether your online degree will have any value or not.  Furthermore, it offers you various advantages such as flexibility, affordability, and many more.

An online MBA at IIM Ahmedabad follows the same admission procedure as that of a regular degree offered at the institution. An entrance-based selection, a 2-year duration, and a case-based course structure draw some parallel lines between the online and regular MBA programs of IIM Ahmedabad. However, a lower program fee of INR 20 lakhs makes the online MBA at IIM Ahmedabad more affordable than its regular mode which is around INR 25 lakhs.

Online degrees are valid and approved by the UGC and HRs also accept your online degrees so even if your degree mentions “Online” it should not be a worry for you. However, the majority of online universities mention “Online” in your degree and many online universities do not mention online.

Universities with prior approval from the University Grants Commission and Distance Education Bureau (UGC-DEB) are eligible to provide online degree programs. If the university is offering Technical and Management degrees in online mode, then it is mandatory to have recognition from the All India Council for Distance Education (AICTE).

These universities must follow the norms and regulations notified by the University Grants Commission and the latest National Education Policy(2020). The curriculum of the online courses must adhere to these norms and regulations to be offered in online mode.

Some of the prime Universities that are approved to provide online degree programs are-

1- Chandigarh University

2- Amity University

3-Manipal University

4-LPU

5- Jain University

Entrance exams are not necessarily important but some institutes like IIMs demand scores of CAT, XAT, SNAP, and GMAT while some colleges do not conduct any entrance exams or do not even demand any entrance exam scores.

If you want to pursue a BA in two topics, Economics and English, with one specialization in physical mode and the other online, it must be a better option depending on your position and interests. Studying Economics in a physical classroom setting can be advantageous since it allows for direct engagement with instructors and peers, making difficult subjects simpler to grasp through face-to-face conversations and rapid feedback.

On the other hand, pursuing English as an online specialization provides flexibility and convenience, allowing you to study at your own pace while balancing other commitments such as employment or personal duties. This combination can provide you with the best of both worlds: the organized, dynamic learning environment of traditional Economics lessons, as well as flexible, self-paced English study. However, you should assess if you can properly manage the various formats and whether the schools that provide these courses are reliable. If you can keep organized and motivated, this hybrid approach may deliver a well-rounded and flexible education. If you are still left with the queries then you can ask here, and we will try our best to resolve your problem.