Is Online BA UGC approved? Validity explained
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Frequently asked questions
Is an online BA from SMU or Amity UGC approved?
Yes for both — though Amity's BA is entitled specifically under the "Amity University, Uttar Pradesh" listing on the UGC-DEB Entitled Online list, a different legal entity from the "Amity University, Rajasthan" entity that covers most of Amity's other online programs. Both are genuine UGC-DEB entities; it's just worth knowing which one applies to which program.
Does SMU's BA specify subjects on the UGC entitlement list?
Yes — it's listed by its full name, "Bachelor of Arts (Combination of 3 Subjects) - English, Political Science and Sociology," not a generic "Bachelor of Arts."
Is Amity's online BA entitled under the same legal entity as its BBA or MBA?
No — Amity's BA is entitled under 'Amity University, Uttar Pradesh,' a different legal entity from 'Amity University, Rajasthan,' which entitles most of Amity's other online programs (BBA, B.Com Hons, BCA, MBA, MCA). Both are genuine UGC-DEB entities, but don't assume they're the same one.
Does the different legal entity affect the validity of Amity's online BA?
No — both 'Amity University, Rajasthan' and 'Amity University, Uttar Pradesh' are genuine, separately UGC-DEB entitled entities, so your degree's validity isn't affected either way. It matters mainly if you're checking entity-specific facts like NAAC grade, which shouldn't be assumed to carry over between the two.