The University grants commission has recently prepared new guidelines for the recognition of foreign degrees in India. This will include equal degrees from foreign universities,restricting degrees obtained through distance and online mode as well as through any franchise agreement. UGC has also granted norms related to the schools in India that are affiliated to foreign boards and their recognition in India. These norms have been released because of the recent decision of the Indian government to invite foreign universities to open campuses in India. These norms will lay down a specific criteria for foreign universities and will help students in understanding the authenticity of a degree.
