What is the difference between UGC approved and DEC approved in case of IT courses? Does it affect placements?

UGC (University Grant Commission) is a government body MHRD which give approval to university and maintenance, coordination, regular see off to the affiliated university. UGC also provide funds to the college for their smooth running during all academic session. DEC (Distance Education Council) is also a government-funded body run by UGC approved University IGNOU. This council was established only for the students who are unable to join a college for higher studies. For them, through this body, distance learning is possible. DEC give approval to colleges for distance learning. So, the main difference is UGC gives approval to universities and DEC gives approval to colleges for distance learning. Both of the approval bodies manage and helps colleges by funding them. No, it doesn't affect in the placement as both bodies are coordinated by the government (Ministry of Human Resources Development) so all the job recruiters have to give same value to both the degrees.

1 Upvote 1 Upvote 0 Downvotes

• • Report Abuse
• Comment

UGC means University Grant Commission. As its name suggest, that its is an educational institution (under the MHRD) which grants the permission to university to conducts its courses. No university in India has the right to be operational unless they get a valid certificate from UGC. UGC only gives a certificate to validate the university. Now, coming on to another one. DCE is Distance Education Council (under the MHRD). It is consistent with the duty of the university that takes all such steps as it may seem fit for the promotion of the open system and distance education systems. For an IT course, remember one thing; there is not a single college in India which offers you a certificate of B.Tech or M.Tech in IT course or computer Science. If they are offering, its fake. Your university should be recognised from UGC and your course should be approved from AICTE (All India Council of Technical Education). Otherwise, you can never get a job in any big company and may have negative consequences for your degree.

0 Upvotes 0 Upvotes 0 Downvotes

• • Report Abuse
• Comment

The University Grants Commission of India (UGC India) is a statutory body set up by the Indian Union government in accordance to the UGC Act 1956 under Ministry of Human Resource Development and is charged with coordination, determination and maintenance of standards of higher education. It provides recognition to universities in India, and disburses funds to such recognised universities and colleges. The Distance Education Council which was the erstwhile regulator of Distance Education programmes, has been dissolved and all regulatory functions are being undertaken by the UGC. The UGC is in the process of framing new Regulations for Distance Education. Although as per syllabus and other aspect is concerned UGC and DEC approved courses is similar but market acceptance of distance learning IT courses is lesser. UGC recognised IT degree use formal education methodology for majority of courses and it is perceived students undergoing these courses have better learning and have an edge over DEC approved distance learning courses. There may not be many campus placement opportunities for DEC approved distance learning courses.

0 Upvotes 0 Upvotes 0 Downvotes

• • Report Abuse
• Comment

Hello! Seems like you are confused between these two authorities!. UGC means University Grant Commission. As its name suggest, that its is an educational institution (under the MHRD) which grants the permission to university to conducts its courses. No university in India has the right to be operational unless they get a valid certificate from UGC. UGC only gives a certificate to validate the university. Now, coming on to another one. DCE is Distance Education Council (under the MHRD). It is consistent with the duty of the university that takes all such steps as it may seem fit for the promotion of the open system and distance education systems. For an IT course, remember one thing; there is not a single college in India which offers you a certificate of B.Tech or M.Tech in IT course or computer science. If they are offering, its fake. Your university should be recognised from UGC and your course should be approved from AICTE (All India Council of Technical Education). Otherwise, you can never get a job in any big company and may have negative consequences for your degree. Hope this helps. Good luck.

0 Upvotes 0 Upvotes 0 Downvotes

• • Report Abuse
• Comment