Yes, the online degrees from Chandigarh University holds UGC- DEB accreditation along with all other necessary approvals, 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 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.

Chandigarh University offers online postgraduate degree programs in  MBA , M.Com MCA, MSC , MA in different specialization.

Chandigarh University offers online undergraduate degree programs in BBA, BA , BCA in different specialization.

YES, Chandigarh University gives lives lectures in most of their courses.

The University term-end examination will be held digitally viz. computer-based and online proctored. A relative grading-based and ten-point Letter System is adopted by the University. Each letter grade indicates the level of performance in the course and grade point for the purpose of computing the SGPA and CGPA. Both the theory and practical papers are evaluated out of 100 marks each, in which 70% weightage is given to Term End Examinations and 30% weightage is given to the Internal Assessment. The assignments are uploaded on the Learning Management System portal for the students to download. However, the student shall be given a choice of appearing in the quiz online or at the University Campus. The details of the same will be made available on the Chandigarh University Online website.

Chandigarh University extends comprehensive placement support to its online learners. Even after completing their courses, students receive ongoing opportunities for interviews with leading companies for a period of up to 6 months. They also gain access to the university's endorsed job portal, which features over 5000 fresh job openings updated on a monthly basis. Additionally, the university provides various other placement assistance services, such as personalized career guidance from industry mentors, training in resume building, interview preparation, soft skills development, and aptitude enhancement.

YES, degrees earned from online courses at Chandigarh University are universally recognized and accepted, both within India and internationally.

Along with cutting-edge technology & dynamic fraternity, Chandigarh University's Online Learning programs stand out for multiple reasons : 

  • Persistent - A Global platform that assures perpetual, consistent and steady learning outcomes.
  • Self-Referential - Harness your learning to build real-world experiences from a professional perspective.
  • Responsive - Acquire responsive learning in a virtually receptive environment.
  • Limitless - Learn all you want or need. Make the best of many worlds at Chandigarh University Online from One Stage.
  • Learn Anytime, Anywhere - With Chandigarh University Online, learning can be seamlessly woven into your everyday activities and engagements.