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IThe Distance Learning
Division in the Ministry of Human Resource Development receives a number
of queries from the general public seeking clarifications in respect of
recognition of academic qualifications acquired through distance mode and
their acceptance for the purpose of employment in Central/State Government
service. The position in this regard is clarified as under:
(a) It is up to the concerned academic institution/university to recognize
the qualification including certificate diploma, degree, etc. for the
purpose of academic pursuit, i.e. continuing education for acquiring
another academic qualification, with it. As regards recognition of
academic qualifications for the purpose of employment, it is the
prerogative of the concerned employer to take a view on the recognition of
the degree, diploma, etc.
(b) Central Government, as an Employer, had made its position clear in
respect of academic qualifications; acquired through distance mode of
education, for the purpose of employment under it, vide Gazette
Notification No.44 dated
March 1, 1995.
A copy of this Gazette
Notification is placed on the website.
It is clarified that the recognition of the qualification by Distance
Education Council or All India Council for Teacher Education (AICTE) means
the recognition of specific programme or degree and not merely the
recognition or approval of the institution/university-offering programme
through distance mode.
The Gazette Notification referred to above is equally applicable to the
qualifications acquired from private as well as public
institutions/universities.
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