This is my 20th post in the series of distance learning education in India. I am very near to complete state wise list of the approved universities offering distance learning courses.
Sikkim, once a state free from such education scam has hit by the scam from EIILM university. India's a north eastern state with its natural beauty has less education development here.
I have mentioned in my previous post about Sikkim. I do not need to say that North East state is least developed in terms of education, still central universities, IITs etc. are playing vital role. However due to politician, bureaucrats and some money minded degree mill's nexus, private degree mills have emerged in these states. I have exposed some of them by fighting with UGC, Ministry of HRD after which some of these universities replied incompletely. Then, when I counter replied, they preferred to keep silence.
I Assam universities like Assam Down Town and Assam Don Bosco has emerged as a degree mill.
By the law itself, they are not allowed to offer any courses in any mode (distance, off learning centre, industry integrated, online etc.) outside the city where they are situated. Moreover, they have franchised it through UTS and such other private agencies which is another violation.
I must say that, they have not seen participating in degree selling racket however they have violated every norms and are providing inferior degrees. Every shining metal is not gold and people must understand this. They also need to understand that if a metal shines, then it will not be accepted as a Gold.
Without discussing much about this, let us look into the approved universities in Assam.
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Sikkim, once a state free from such education scam has hit by the scam from EIILM university. India's a north eastern state with its natural beauty has less education development here.
I have mentioned in my previous post about Sikkim. I do not need to say that North East state is least developed in terms of education, still central universities, IITs etc. are playing vital role. However due to politician, bureaucrats and some money minded degree mill's nexus, private degree mills have emerged in these states. I have exposed some of them by fighting with UGC, Ministry of HRD after which some of these universities replied incompletely. Then, when I counter replied, they preferred to keep silence.
I Assam universities like Assam Down Town and Assam Don Bosco has emerged as a degree mill.
By the law itself, they are not allowed to offer any courses in any mode (distance, off learning centre, industry integrated, online etc.) outside the city where they are situated. Moreover, they have franchised it through UTS and such other private agencies which is another violation.
I must say that, they have not seen participating in degree selling racket however they have violated every norms and are providing inferior degrees. Every shining metal is not gold and people must understand this. They also need to understand that if a metal shines, then it will not be accepted as a Gold.
Without discussing much about this, let us look into the approved universities in Assam.
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1. KRISHNA KANTA HANDIQUI STATE OPEN UNIVERSITY, Assam
Type: State Government Open University
Admission open: Throughout the year with different time frame for each course.
Medium of instruction: English and Assamese
NAAC category: Does not apply as NAAC does not accredit an open university.
Admission open for non HSC passed: Yes, through BPP for all degree programmes.
Reputation: One of the approved open university.
Territory and jurisdiction according to UGC : All over Assam state
Territorial Jurisdiction as per the University Act: All over Assam State
Information about the university:
The Krishna Kanta Handiqui State Open University, first of its kind in the entire North East and fourteenth amongst the Open universities in India was established by the Assam Legislative Assembly by an Act (XXXVII of 2005) in 1995. The Act received the assent from the Governor on 7th September, 2005. This university runs its own community service radio (FM) and also a career portal for its students. The work of this university is definitely appreciable and it is only state open university in entire north eastern region.
Exam Centre: Almost all major and small town in Assam
Courses Available:
BPP
- Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA): 6 Semesters
- Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) 6 Semesters
- Bachelor of Mass Communication (BMC)
- Bachelor of Commerce (B. Com.)
- Political Science
- Bachelor of Arts (BA)
In
History
English
Philosophy
Assamese
Sociology
Bengali
Education
Hindi
Political Science
Sanskrit
Economics
Boro
- Master of Computer Application (MCA)
- Master of Computer Science in Information Technology ( M.Sc IT )
- Master of Mass Communication (MMC)
- MSW Master of Social Works (MSW)
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Master of Arts (MA) in:
(i) Assamese
(ii) English
(iii) Education
(iv) Sociology
(v) Political Science
Ph.D (Full time only)- Researchers have to go coursework for one semester and after that they can carry research from their work location. It is available on all PG subjects mentioned above.
- PG Diploma in Mass Communication(PGDMC)
- PG Diploma in Human Resource Management (PGDHRM)
- PG Diploma in Broadcast Journalism (PGDBJ)
- PG Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality Management (PGDTHM)
- Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management (PGDBM)
- PG Diploma in Computer Applications (PGDCA)
- PG Diploma in TV Production (PGDTVP) (Regular Full time Programme)
- PG Diploma in Radio Production (PGDRP) (Regular Full time Programme)
- DIPLOMA IN JOURNALISM & MASS COMMUNICATION (DJMC)
- DIPLOMA IN TOURISM MANAGEMENT (DTM)
- DIPLOMA IN HOTEL MANAGEMENT (DHM)
- DIPLOMA IN CREATIVE WRITING IN ENGLISH (DCWE)
- ONE YEAR DIPLOMA PROGRAMME IN COMPUTER HARDWARE & NETWORKING-DCHN
- Diploma in Library and Information Science (DLIS)
- Diploma in Sanskrit Learning (DSL)
ELECTRONICS AND INSTRUMENTATION
- Six Month Certificate In Mobile Phone Repairing (CMPR)
- Six Month Certificate in Maintenance And Repairing of Audio-video Equipment (CMRAVE)
- Six Month Certificate in Maintenance And Repairing of Electronic Domestic Appliances (CMREDA)
- Six Month Certificate in Computer Hardware (CCH)
- Six Month Certificate in Computer Networking (CCN)
- SIX MONTH CERTIFICATE COMPUTER APPLICATION (CCA)
- Certificate in Repair and Maintenance of Refrigeration and Air Conditioner (CRMRA)
- Certificate in Welding and Cutting (CWC)
- Certificate in Two/Three Wheeler Repairing and Maintenance (CWRM)
- Certificate in Electrical House Wiring (CEW)
- Certificate in Scientific Broiler Farming (CSBF)
ANIMAL HUSBANDRY RELATED CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES :
- Certificate In Commercial Goat Rearing (CCGR)
- Certificate In Scientific Piggery Farming (CSPF)
- Certificate In Scientific Duck Farming (CSDF)
- Certificate in Commercial Broiler Farming (CCBF)
- Certificate In Scientific Layer Farming (CSLF)
Any controversy: No
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2. Tezpur University, Tezpur,
Type: Central University
Admission open: August to September
Medium of instruction: English
NAAC category: B grade
Admission open for non HSC passed: No
Reputation: One of the well known university in Assam and India.
Territory and jurisdiction according to UGC : all over India
Territorial Jurisdiction as per the University Act: all over Assam
Information about the university:
One of the central university established in Assam. It offers various career oriented courses however the work area of university is only confined to Tezpur. It should be expanded to whole Assam and North East.
Exam Centre: Tezpur
Courses Available:
MA- Mass Communication
PG Diploma in Electronic Media
PG Diploma in Governance and Development
PG Diploma in Functional Hindi
PG Diploma in Retail Management
PG Diploma in investment management
PG Diploma in Human Resources Management
PG Diploma in Environmental Management
MA/ M.Sc. Mathematics
PG Diploma in Renewable energy and Energy Management
PG Diploma in System Management
any controversy: No
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3. Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh
Type: State University
Admission open: August to September
Medium of instruction: English
NAAC category: B grade
Admission open for non HSC passed: No
Reputation: One of the well known university in Assam and India.
Territory and jurisdiction according to UGC : All over Assam
Territorial Jurisdiction as per the University Act: even districts of Upper Assam, viz. Dibrugarh, Tinsukia, Sibsagar, Golaghat, Lakhimpur and Dhemaji
Information about the university:
State University, well approved.
Exam Centre: Almost all college under this university in the district mentioned above.
Courses Available:
| Programme Name | Level | Course Type |
| Bachelor of Arts (Major) | Degree Programme | Undergraduate |
| Bachelor of Arts - Annual System | Degree Programme | Undergraduate |
| Bachelor of Business Administration | Degree Programme | Undergraduate |
| Bachelor of Business Administration (Aviation, Hospitality & Tourism) | Degree Programme | Undergraduate |
| Bachelor of Business Administration (Flying) | Degree Programme | Undergraduate |
| Bachelor of Commerce | Degree Programme | Undergraduate |
| Bachelor of Computer Application | Degree Programme | Undergraduate |
| Diploma in Business Administration (Aviation, Hospitality & Tourism) | Diploma Programme | Undergraduate |
| M.A. in Assamese | Master Degree Programme | Postgraduate |
| M.A. in Economics | Master Degree Programme | Postgraduate |
| M.A. in Education | Master Degree Programme | Postgraduate |
| M.A. in English | Master Degree Programme | Postgraduate |
| M.A. in Political Science | Master Degree Programme | Postgraduate |
| M.A. in Sociology | Master Degree Programme | Postgraduate |
| M.A./ M.Sc in Mathematics | Master Degree Programme | Postgraduate |
| M.Com | Master Degree Programme | Postgraduate |
| Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application(PGDCA) | Post Graduate Diploma Programme | Postgraduate |
| Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication(PGDJMC) | Post Graduate Diploma Programme | Postgraduate |
| Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing Management (PGDMM) | Post Graduate Diploma Programme | Postgraduate |
| Post Graduate Diploma in Statistics (PGDS) (Kept in abeyance at present) | Post Graduate Diploma Programme | Postgraduate |
| Post Graduate in Travel and Tourism Management and Hospitality | Post Graduate Diploma Programme |
any controversy: No
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4. Gauhati University, Guwahati
Type: State University
Admission open: August to September
Medium of instruction: English
NAAC category: B grade
Admission open for non HSC passed: No
Reputation: One of the well known university in Assam and India.
Territory and jurisdiction according to UGC : All over Assam
Territorial Jurisdiction as per the University Act: All over Assam except the territory covered by other universities
Information about the university:
State University, well approved. This is a state university and the university getting highest CGPA in the state amongst all the universities. IT has seen lot of increase in students enrollment in 1998 it had enrollment of just 514 students and from that, the enrollment has reached to 5393 now.
Exam Centre: Almost all over Assam
Courses Available:
BCA
B.Sc. IT
MA Assamese
MA Bengali
MA English
MA/ M.Sc. in Economics
MA History
MA Political Science
MA/ M.Sc. Mathematics
MA Philosophy
MA Bodo
MA Nepali
MA Education
MA Sanskrit
M.Com
MCJ
M.Sc. IT
MCA
MCA Lateral Entry
| PG Diploma in Human Resource Management (PGDHRM) | 1 Year |
| Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism & Mass Comunication (PGDJMC) | 1 Year |
| Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application (PGDCA) | 2 Semester |
| Post Graduate Diploma in Sales and Marketing Management (PGDSMM) | 1 Year |
| Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management (PGDBM) | 1 Year |
| Post Graduate Diploma in Finance Management (PGDFM) | 1 Year |
| Post Graduate Diploma in Insurance and Risk Management (PGDIRM) | 1 Year |
| Post Graduate Diploma in Banking and Finance Services (PGDBFS) | 1 Year |
Any Controversy: No
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4. Assam Don Bosco University, Guwahati Assam
Type: Private University
Admission open: August to September
Medium of instruction: English
NAAC category: Not acccredited
Admission open for non HSC passed: No
Reputation: Not at all reputed, it is a newly private university and mostly involved in providing degree through distance learning mode by violating UGC directives.
Territory and jurisdiction according to UGC : Only Guwahati city and only its campus
Territorial Jurisdiction as per the University Act: Only Guwahati city, only its campus
Information about the university:
This is a private university in Assam. Yet, the UGC has not visited the university to examine it and it is less likely that it will get a clear cut go ahead considering UGC's own feedback that hardly 4 out of more than 100 private universities have required infrastructure to award a degree. Basically, most of the private universities motive are to offer inferior quality course in distance mode and to earn money, exactly same thing is happening with Assam Don Bosco and Assam Down Town University. This university cannot offer any courses outside its campus in Guwahati i.e. Azara. More over, DEC had approved its only MBA and MCA programme however it is offering courses like BBA, BCA, M.Sc. IT, Executive MBA which has no validity. On its website, it says it has AICTE approval too but please note that AICTE has approved only its full time courses, not the distance learning.
Now DEC under IGNOU has dissolved and UGC has founded DEB and under new guideline, every university offering distance learning courses have to take separate approval from UGC DEB , AICTE, NCTE, RCI and such other bodies. This university is offering courses in collaboration with University 18 a private body and the same university 18 is selling KSOU degree. UGC has prohibited such arrangement. Further, when I did a chat with the university, they said that with a help of web camera I can give exam from my home. This is clearly violation of UGC's directive. UGC has not approved such mode of examination.
Exam Centre: Anywhere in the world (but degree is invalid)
Courses Available:
Under Graduate Programs
|
Post Graduate Programs
|
Controversy: Yes, this university is selling degrees online like selling products online, avoid it. It is also misleading students with old letters from AICTE.
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Assam Down Town is not approved at all by earlier DEC and even now UGC has not approved its distance learning courses so far.
I hope this is enough to open your eyes.
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