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Central University affiliated colleges in Meghalaya have been exempted from the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) for the upcoming academic year, according to Chief Minister Conrad Sangma. This exemption follows a decision by the Union Education Ministry to grant similar exceptions to colleges in Nagaland. The decision was communicated in a letter from Under Secretary Gopal Kumar, who stated that the University Grants Commission (UGC) had received a request from the Nagaland government and approved the exemption for colleges in both Meghalaya and Nagaland.

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has instructed all higher education institutions in India to cease admitting international students to open and distance learning (ODL) programmes. This decision aligns with the eligibility criteria outlined in UGC’s Annexure III, which mandates that only students residing within India are eligible to enrol in ODL programs. The move is consistent with the Ministry of Home Affairs’ decision to deny student visas to international students sponsored by unaccredited educational institutions offering off-campus, distance learning, or outreach programs without the necessary regulatory approval.

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has cautioned against illegitimate online programs that utilize abbreviations resembling recognized degree nomenclatures. One particular program, a “10-day MBA,” has drawn the attention of the commission. The UGC emphasizes that only authorized institutions, such as established universities or those specifically empowered by Parliament, possess the authority to confer degrees.