Online Universities in India
UGC-entitled universities offering online degrees recognised at par with on-campus programs.
A UGC-DEB entitled university has received specific approval from the University Grants Commission's Distance Education Bureau to offer fully online degree programs legally equivalent to on-campus degrees under UGC (Promotion of ODL & Online Education) Regulations 2020.
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32 universities found
MAHE Online
Manipal Academy of Higher Education (Online)
Manipal, Karnataka
NIRF #3NAAC A++
10 Programs3 UG7 PG
from ₹60,000/yr
✓ Top 5 NIRF ranked
✓ Industry mentors and live projects
SU
SRM University Online
SRM Institute of Science and Technology (Online)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
NIRF #11NAAC A++
7 Programs4 UG3 PG
from ₹39,000/yr
✓ NAAC A++ accredited
✓ Technology-driven online platform
VO
VIT Online
Vellore Institute of Technology (Online Programs)
Vellore, Tamil Nadu
NIRF #14NAAC A++
4 Programs1 UG3 PG
from ₹70,000/yr
✓ Top 15 NIRF ranked overall
✓ NAAC A++ accredited
Chandigarh University Online
Chandigarh University (Online)
Chandigarh, Punjab
NIRF #19NAAC A+
12 Programs4 UG8 PG
from ₹50,000/yr
✓ QS World Ranked
✓ IBM & Microsoft partnerships
Symbiosis Online
Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning
Pune, Maharashtra
NIRF #24NAAC A
9 Programs4 UG5 PG
from ₹40,000/yr
✓ Premium Pune institution
✓ Strong industry exposure
LPU Online
Lovely Professional University (Online)
Phagwara, Punjab
NIRF #31NAAC A++
14 Programs5 UG9 PG
from ₹32,800/yr
✓ 300+ hiring partners
✓ Affordable fee structure
Amity University Online
Amity University (Online)
Noida, Uttar Pradesh
NIRF #32NAAC A+
12 Programs5 UG7 PG
from ₹38,400/yr
✓ NAAC A+; NIRF 32
✓ QS Ranked Online MBA 2024 (Asia Pacific Top 10)
MG
Mahatma Gandhi University
Mahatma Gandhi University (Online / Distance Education)
Kottayam, Kerala
NIRF #43NAAC A
2 Programs2 PG
from ₹14,000/yr
✓ Top 50 NIRF ranked
✓ NAAC A accredited
UO
UPES Online
University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (Online)
Dehradun, Uttarakhand
NIRF #45NAAC A
2 Programs1 UG1 PG
from ₹70,000/yr
✓ Unique energy & oil-gas management specialisations
✓ QS World ranked
NMIMS Online
SVKM's NMIMS (Online)
Mumbai, Maharashtra
NIRF #52NAAC A++
1 Programs1 PG
from ₹1,10,000/yr
✓ Premium Mumbai B-School brand
✓ High industry recognition
MUJ Online
Manipal University Jaipur (Online)
Jaipur, Rajasthan
NIRF #58NAAC A
13 Programs4 UG9 PG
from ₹25,000/yr
✓ Manipal Group backed institution
✓ NAAC A accredited
Jain University Online
Jain (Deemed-to-be University) Online
Bengaluru, Karnataka
NIRF #62NAAC A+
7 Programs3 UG4 PG
from ₹35,000/yr
✓ Tech-focused curriculum
✓ Industry certifications included
UO
University of Mysore
University of Mysore (Distance & Online Education)
Mysuru, Karnataka
NIRF #71NAAC A++
2 Programs2 PG
from ₹12,000/yr
✓ NAAC A++ — over 100 years of academic heritage
✓ Affordable state university fees
Sharda University Online
Sharda University (Online)
Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh
NIRF #87NAAC B++
1 Programs1 PG
from ₹50,000/yr
✓ Affordable fee structure
✓ Multi-disciplinary programs
DD
Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth (Online), Pune
Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth (Online), Pune
Pune, Maharashtra
NIRF #91NAAC A++
3 Programs1 UG2 PG
from ₹48,400/yr
✓ NAAC A++ accredited
✓ NIRF #91 (University category)
MR
Manav Rachna Online
Manav Rachna Online (MRIIRS)
Faridabad, Haryana
NIRF #96NAAC A++
11 Programs7 UG4 PG
from ₹38,000/yr
✓ NAAC A++ (MRIIRS) — UGC-entitled & AICTE-approved online degrees
✓ Delhi NCR location advantage
AU
Alliance University Online
Alliance University (Online)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
NAAC A
3 Programs2 UG1 PG
from ₹55,000/yr
✓ Bengaluru-based private university
✓ NAAC A accredited
AJ
Arka Jain University Online
Arka Jain University Online
India
UGC recognised, AICTE approved
5 Programs3 UG2 PG
from ₹25,000/yr
✓ UGC recognised, AICTE approved
✓ Industry-linked placement drives
IGNOU
Indira Gandhi National Open University
New Delhi, Delhi
NAAC A++
10 Programs5 UG5 PG
from ₹8,000/yr
✓ India's largest open university
✓ Government-run, globally recognised
JN
Jaipur National University (JNU) Online
Jaipur National University (JNU) Online
India
NAAC accredited, UGC recognised, UGC-DEB approved
17 Programs10 UG7 PG
from ₹33,333/yr
✓ NAAC accredited, UGC-DEB approved
✓ Built for working professionals
MU
Mangalayatan University Online
Mangalayatan University Online
India
NAAC accredited, UGC recognised, AICTE approved, ISO 9001:2015
13 Programs6 UG7 PG
from ₹10,000/yr
✓ Starts at ₹5,000 per semester
✓ NAAC accredited, ISO 9001:2015
NS
Netaji Subhas Open University (NSOU)
Netaji Subhas Open University (NSOU)
India
UGC 12B status, Government of West Bengal statutory university
11 Programs4 UG7 PG
from ₹3,300/yr
✓ West Bengal state open university
✓ UGC 12B status recognised
OJ
O.P. Jindal Global University
O.P. Jindal Global University (Online)
Sonipat, Haryana
NAAC A
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✓ Global faculty from top international universities
✓ NAAC A accredited
PU
Parul University Online
Parul University Online
India
NAAC A++ (CGPA 3.55), UGC Category 1, QS Asia 1001-1200 (2026), NIRF Top 50 Innovations
10 Programs4 UG6 PG
from ₹18,500/yr
✓ NAAC A++ accredited, UGC Category 1
✓ 700+ industry hiring partners
PU
Pondicherry University
Pondicherry University (Online / Distance Education)
Puducherry, Puducherry
NAAC A
2 Programs2 PG
from ₹18,000/yr
✓ Central government university
✓ NAAC A accredited
RU
Reva University Online
Reva University (Online)
Bengaluru, Karnataka
NAAC A
2 Programs1 UG1 PG
from ₹45,000/yr
✓ NAAC A accredited
✓ Technology-enabled online platform
SMU Online
Sikkim Manipal University (Online)
Gangtok, Sikkim
NAAC A+
11 Programs4 UG7 PG
from ₹25,000/yr
✓ Manipal Group backed
✓ Pioneer in online education in NE India
SV
Swami Vivekananda University
Swami Vivekananda University (Online)
Barasat, West Bengal
NAAC B+
2 Programs1 UG1 PG
from ₹35,000/yr
✓ Eastern India presence
✓ Affordable private university fees
UO
University of Calicut
University of Calicut (Distance Education / Online)
Kozhikode, Kerala
NAAC A+
2 Programs1 UG1 PG
from ₹8,000/yr
✓ Kerala's largest university
✓ NAAC A+ accredited
UU
Uttaranchal University Online
Uttaranchal University Online
India
6 Programs3 UG3 PG
from ₹17,000/yr
✓ NAAC A+ accredited, UGC recognised
✓ QS Asia ranked, Dehradun campus
V
VMOU
Vardhman Mahaveer Open University (VMOU)
Kota, Rajasthan
NAAC B+
2 Programs1 UG1 PG
from ₹6,000/yr
✓ Rajasthan state open university
✓ Very affordable fee structure
Y
YCMOU
Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University (YCMOU)
Nashik, Maharashtra
NAAC A
2 Programs1 UG1 PG
from ₹8,000/yr
✓ Maharashtra state open university
✓ NAAC A accredited
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