Topic
Recognition & validity
Whether the qualification will be accepted — by employers, by recruiters, and by universities.
R-101Is an online MBA valid in India?Yes — if the university held UGC-DEB entitlement for that programme, in that mode, for the session you joined.R-102Will my certificate say "online" or "distance"?Often yes. Most universities state the mode on the degree certificate, and that is normal and not a problem.R-103Will employers accept an online MBA?Most private employers accept it. A minority of policies specify "regular" or "full-time", and those are the ones to cR-104What is the difference between UGC-DEB and AICTE approval?UGC-DEB entitles a university to award a degree in distance or online mode. AICTE approves certain technical and managR-105Is a PGDM the same as an MBA?Same academic level, different instrument. An MBA is a university degree; a PGDM is an institute’s own diploma.R-106Can I do a PhD after an online MBA?Yes, where the degree was awarded under valid entitlement. This is the situation where entitlement gets checked hardesR-107How do I check a university is genuine?Match the name character by character against the official list, and ask for the establishing Act or the entitlement l