New Delhi, Oct. 9 -- Encouraging more higher education institutions (HEIs) to offer programmes in online, open or distance learning modes, the University Grants Commission (UGC) has a fresh round of application for recognition for the academic year 2023-24, classes for which will begin from February 2024 onwards.

In a notification issued on Friday, the commission said that the online portal for submitting applications will remain open from October 10 and October 31. Whereas, they can apply offline till November 15.

"HEIs may please note that the mere submission of an application should not be considered as grant of approval and that all application(s) shall be subject to scrutiny with respect to the standards stipulated in the UGC (Open...