Yes, the online MBA degree from Manipal University Jaipur is valid as it holds UGC-DEB accreditation along with all other necessary approvals.
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 02-09-2023 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 https://deb.ugc.ac.in/Uploads/Notices_Upload/UGC_20220906101709_1.pdf. Accordingly, we can be sure that a degree done via Online or Distance mode is as good as a regular MBA
Manipal University offers online degree programs in BBA, BCA, and B.Com.
Online Manipal University provides degree programs in MBA, MCA, M.Com, and MA JMC through online mode.
Online Manipal University administers examinations entirely through its Learning Management System (LMS) in a fully online mode. These exams are remotely proctored, utilizing appropriate AI software to ensure integrity and security
YES, online Manipal University Jaipur gives lives lectures in most of their courses.
Manipal University's online programs offer placement support to all their learners in the form of mentorship and assistance in securing placements. Students receive personalized guidance and career support from experienced education mentors.
Students are advised to finish their undergraduate (UG) programs within 3 years and postgraduate (PG) programs within 2 years. However, they have the flexibility to complete the programs within a maximum timeframe of 6 years for UG programs and 4 years for PG programs.
Here are the highlights of Sikkim Manipal University’s online programs-