Yes, the online degree earned from Amity university 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.

Certainly, Amity University Online is authorized and recognized by UGC to offer online courses. It also holds approval from AICTE and has received a Grade A+ accreditation from NAAC.

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

Amity University offers online undergraduate degree programs in BA, BCA, B.COM and BBA in different specialization.

Absolutely, Amity University Online has its dedicated Learning Management System (LMS) equipped with unique features to offer students maximum flexibility and a user-friendly learning experience. The LMS is the platform for live online classes and facilitates all other academic activities associated with the courses.

Examinations for the online degree courses at Amity University are conducted online through the Learning Management System (LMS).

Amity University Online organizes placement drives and extends placement support to its online learners through a variety of career support services. The university collaborates with over 300 hiring partners from renowned companies who actively participate in the placement drives conducted by the university.

Through the universities online learning campus, the learner will get connected with the top academicians, industry experts, and business leaders. With the online programs, the learners will get access to:

• Diverse Learning Mediums- E-books, printed & audio books, videos to cater your preferences & unique learning style.
• Dedicated Academic Advisor - Dedicated experts and advisor to guide you at every step of your professional career.
• AI-Professor AMI - Powered by Chat-GPT 4 and open AI-driven technology for online learning.
• Career Services - Be job-ready with resume building workshops, internships & industry mentorship.
• Doorstep Delivery Of Books - India’s only online university to provide physical books to read at your door step.
• Metaverse Campus - Discovering endless possibilities of Amity campus through our metaverse tour experience.
• Offline Experiences - Weave a close bond with faculty & peers, via on campus orientation programs and activities.
Placement Opportunities - Job interview prep, placement assistance & resume building for students to be job-ready.