The government has barred Kerala, Mahatma Gandhi, Calicut and Kannur universities from inviting applications for courses in open and distance learning (ODL) and private registration modes.
The move comes in the wake of the Sree Narayana Guru Open University (SNGOU) applying for recognition by University Grants Commission (UGC)’s Distance Education Bureau of its ODL programmes.
In a circular sent to the universities, the Higher Education department has informed universities that they would be able to conduct admissions in such modes only if the fledgling university did not receive recognition as expected.
