The UGC develops standards for recognising foreign degrees, bars, and distance learning

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The initial instructions indicated that “professional qualifications awarded by foreign educational institutions” in fields including medicine, pharmacy, nursing, law, and architecture will not be included by the legislation.

Draught rules for the recognition of degrees from foreign universities were announced by the UGC on Thursday, but they did not include degrees gained through online or remote learning.

The initial instructions indicated that “professional qualifications awarded by foreign educational institutions” in fields including medicine, pharmacy, nursing, law, and architecture will not be included by the legislation.

Guidelines were also published for degrees earned at an offshore campus or from institutions governed by foreign boards of education.