Can I do Ph.D after completing PGDM from distance learning?

Dear, From this year, UGC framed the guidelines in that universities can offer PhD degree only in regular or part-time mode not in Distance learning mode. So, check the UGC guidelines for the same. And specially, your PGDM programme should be recognized by AICTE and under AIU. So, accordingly, you

You are advised to check whether your PGDM is equivalent to MBA by looking at Association of Indian Universities (AIU) wrbsite. Students who have done PGDM which is treated equivalent to MBA by AIU they are eligible to do PhD regular or by distance learning.