Yes, the degree awarded by SCDL (Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning) is valid and recognized by UGC-DEB and AICTE.

Indeed, the All India Council of Technical Education(AICTE) has approved and recognized the Symbiosis Online MBA or PGDM program. It is a valid and accredited program that offers students a degree and education of the same caliber as the standard MBA program.

Yes, the university has been approved by UGC to offer various ODL programs and has also been awarded a category-I status by UGC.

No, it is not true SCDL (Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning) was never been blacklisted by the UGC. It is an approved and recognized university in the genre of distance education.

Yes, SCDL (Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning) has been approved by AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education) for offering MBA programs.

The SCDL is one of the top distance university in India and has also gotten approvals that is mandatory to offer ODL programs. So, it is quite worth pursuing a course from this university.

After addressing the time commitment issues of working professionals & regular students, government-recognized universities have introduced a convenient format of courses at their portal in the name of Part-Time Courses. These courses are completely valid & approved by UGC which gives them equal recognition in the industry just like the on-campus programs. 

A list of the top part-time courses that are quite popular among students & working professionals in India is provided below: