University Grant Commission (UGC) has issued a public notice regarding online Ph.D. programmes saying that such programmes offered by EduTech Companies in collaboration with Foreign Educational Institutes are not recognized.
UGC has advised the students not to be misled by advertisements for online Ph.D programmes. It is also advised to aspiring students to verify the authenticity of Ph.D. programmes as per UGC regulations 2016 before taking admission.
UGC said, it is mandatory for all Higher Educational Institutions to follow UGC regulations for awarding Ph.D. degrees.