Recognition

The Distance Education Council accords recognition to the Universities / Institutions to offer programmes through Distance Mode and it is for the Statutory bodies of the Universities / Institutions concerned to decide what programmes to be offered through distance mode. For technical / professional programmes the Universities / Institutions are expected to seek approval from the Apex bodies like AICTE, NCTE, etc. wherever it is required.

Territorial Jurisdiction

The Distance Education Council maintains that the Territorial Jurisdiction of the Universities / Institutions for offering programmes through Distance Mode will be governed by the Acts & Statutes of the concerned Universities / Institutions.

Approval of Study Centres

The Distance Education Council maintains that the Universities / Institutions can have study centers as per their Acts and Statutes. However, DEC insists that Study Centers can not be franchised. Information on Study Centres will be available with the concerned Universities / Institutions.