Yes, the online from D.Y. Patil Mumbai holds UGC accreditation, gaining recognition from governments, corporate entities, and higher education institutions.

The Accreditations or Approvals required by Indian Universities to start Online and distance learning programmes are: - 

• University Grants Commission (UGC) Approval: Indian universities, whether traditional or open, need to obtain approval from the UGC to offer online courses. The UGC had issued specific regulations for open and distance learning, which also apply to online education. These regulations specified the norms and standards that institutions had to adhere to while offering online programs.

• Compliance with Distance Education Regulations: In addition to UGC regulations, universities offering online programs also had to comply with the Distance Education Bureau (DEB) regulations, which governed open and distance learning programs.

• Approval from AICTE: The AICTE primarily focuses on technical education, including engineering, management, pharmacy or applied sciences and Indian Universities specifically do not require AICTE approval to start online courses. Its role is to regulate and promote technical education in India. These regulations are mainly applied to traditional universities and institutions that offer online or distance education programs.

• Quality Assurance: Indian universities are required to maintain the quality and standards of education in online programs. This often involves regular assessment and accreditation by bodies like the National Board of Accreditation (NBA) or the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC).

• Rankings: The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) is a ranking system for higher education institutions in India. It was launched by the Ministry of Education in 2015 to assess and rank Indian universities and colleges based on various parameters. NIRF rankings aim to provide prospective students and other stakeholders with valuable information about the quality and performance of educational institutions

Yes, UGC via its notification dated 02-09-2022 has clearly mentioned that any degree received via Online or Distance mode is equivalent to the degrees offered through regular mode. The link for the same is

Accordingly, we can be sure that a degree done via Online or Distance mode is as good as a regular.

YES, D.Y. Patil University Mumbai provides live lectures their online courses.

D.Y. Patil University Mumbai offers online postgraduate degree programs in MBA in various specialization.

D.Y. Patil University Mumbai offers online undergraduate degree programs in BBA in various specialization.

Scholarships and fee concessions are available for specific categories, which include students with defense background, those with special abilities, and alumni of the university.

The University follows a semester pattern of examination for both the graduate and master`s degree programs. Under this, exams are conducted at the end of each semester in an online proctored mode.

A certificate issued by D. Y. Patil University Mumbai typically includes essential details to authenticate a student's academic achievements. This document commonly contains information such as the student's full name, the specific degree or program completed, the major or specialization, the duration of the program, and the date of graduation. Additionally, the certificate may bear the official seal or logo of D.Y. Patil University Mumbai, signifying its authenticity. The university's name and accreditation details may also be prominently displayed, ensuring the certificate's recognition. The document serves as a formal record of the individual's successful completion of their academic requirements at D.Y. Patil University Mumbai and is often required for professional or further educational pursuits.

• Live Lectures: The interactive live lectures provide you with a traditional classroom experience and allow you to interact with faculty and other students. Also, through a series of live lectures, you will be taught the program content and given pointers about each module. You can also watch these lectures at a later date. School also sends emailers reminding students of live lectures.

• Recorded Lectures: In case you miss out on the live interactive lectures, you can view the lecture recordings, which are available in the Student portal. Here you can clarify your doubts by getting in touch with the faculty, who typically respond within 24-48 hours.

• E-Learning: School of Online Learning has introduced highly interactive e-Learning content as a supplementary learning methodology to improve the understanding of concepts through case studies and practical examples, thereby bridging the gap between the book and the classroom.

• Digital Library: Students have access to the digital library using their personalized user id and passwords. This library includes supplementary reading material like eBooks, pdfs, videos, etc.

• Desktop & Mobile: The Student portal is an ultramodern Learning Management System (LMS) that can be accessed through the Mobile and Desktop, which displays all your program ware, and other relevant information.

• Online Academic Calendar : Students can view and review lecture timings, exams, assignment submission dates, etc. as well as watch the recorded live lectures.