Top UGC-Recognized Universities with Accredited Online Degree Programs in India

India’s higher education sector is rapidly adopting digital learning, with over 100+ UGC-approved online universities offering degree programs across diverse disciplines. From Business and Information Technology to Social Sciences and emerging fields, these accredited online courses are designed to match a wide range of career aspirations and professional goals.
Out of these UGC-approved online universities in India, 57 are privately run and 35 are state or central government-affiliated, creating a balanced mix of flexibility, innovation, and academic excellence. Leading institutions such as Ignou (open), Karnataka State Open University, Manipal University, Sikkim Manipal University, Jamia Millia Islamia University are at the forefront of delivering accredited online degree programs that meet national and global quality standards.
This dynamic and inclusive academic ecosystem not only supports learners within India but also attracts students from across the globe making India a vibrant hub for online higher education.
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92 UGC-Approved Online Degree Universities in India

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D.Y. Patil University
D.Y. Patil University
Mumbai, Maharashtra

NIRF Rank

91

Ownership

Private (Deemed University)

Fee Range

₹1,11,000 - ₹2,10,000

Courses Offered

28 Courses

Chandigarh University
Chandigarh University
Mohali, Punjab

NIRF Rank

19

Ownership

Private University

Fee Range

₹75,000 - ₹1,80,000

Courses Offered

16 Courses

Kurukshetra University
Kurukshetra University
Thanesar, Haryana

NIRF Rank

101-150

Ownership

State University

Fee Range

₹54,036 - ₹1,19,845

Courses Offered

18 Courses

Andhra University
Andhra University
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh

NIRF Rank

23

Ownership

State University

Fee Range

₹57,500 - ₹76,200

Courses Offered

5 Courses

Bharathidasan University
Bharathidasan University
Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu

NIRF Rank

36

Ownership

State University

Fee Range

₹45,800 - ₹91,000

Courses Offered

12 Courses

Vivekananda Global University
Vivekananda Global University
Jaipur, Rajasthan

NIRF Rank

Not Ranking

Ownership

Private University

Fee Range

₹72 - ₹1,50,000

Courses Offered

20 Courses

Jain University
Jain University
Bengaluru, Karnataka

NIRF Rank

62

Ownership

Private (Deemed University)

Fee Range

₹1 - ₹3,00,000

Courses Offered

55 Courses

Centurion University of Technology and Management
Centurion University of Technology and Management
Gajapati, Odisha

NIRF Rank

201-300

Ownership

Private University

Fee Range

₹90,000 - ₹1,40,000

Courses Offered

5 Courses

Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation
Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation
Vaddeswaram, Andhra Pradesh

NIRF Rank

26

Ownership

Private (Deemed University)

Fee Range

₹65,500 - ₹85,500

Courses Offered

8 Courses

Noida International University
Noida International University
Nodia, Uttar Pradesh

NIRF Rank

Not Ranking

Ownership

Private University

Fee Range

₹51,000 - ₹88,500

Courses Offered

18 Courses

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