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Generally, to get a job in government sector you need to be a graduate from a recognized university and clear the required entrance test. You may visit the official website for specific criteria details for the desired post.
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Yes, it is valid. As per the official website of Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU) :
" University Grants Commission (UGC)
Mahatma Gandhi University is empowered to award degree as specified by the University Grants Commission(UGC) under section 22 of the UGC Act 1956.
Distance Education Council (DEC)
Mahatma Gandhi University is approved by Distance Education Council(DEC) and Tripartite Committee (UGC-AICTE-DEC).
International Association of Universities
IAU, founded in 1950, is the UNESCO-based worldwide association of higher education institutions. It brings together institutions and organizations from some 120 countries for reflection and action on common concerns and collaborates with various international, regional and national bodies active in higher education.
Asian Association of Open Universities
Mahatma Gandhi University is a member of Asian Association of Open Universities (AAOU). AAOU, is a non-profit organization of higher learning institutions that are primarily concerned with education at a distance, namely, education in which the systematic teaching and the communication between student and teacher or institution take place mainly by a variety of media. AAOU was founded in 1987 by a number of open universities in the Asian region who realized the significant contribution of distance education in democratizing the provision of learning opportunities to mankind. "
You may refer to the below link for related details.
http://www.mgu.org.in/approvals-recognisation/
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