The University Grants Commission on Monday issued a notification to universities and institutions to refrain from offering programmes, including engineering courses through open and distance learning mode.
According to the notification no university/institution or deemed to be university/institution should offer diploma, bachelor’s or master’s level programme in engineering and technology, other than MBA and MCA ,till the finalization of UGC (Open and Distance Learning) Regulations 2014. Any violation could invite action.
Source | http://www.ugc.ac.in/