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What is DEB ID, Admission to ODL, Online Programmes: UGC

What is DEB ID, Admission to ODL, Online Programmes: UGC

Edited By Shankha Ghosh | Updated on Sep 24, 2024 10:18 PM IST | #IGNOU

What is DEB ID: The University Grant Commission (UGC) has introduced a new enrollment process for Open Distance Learning (ODL) and online programmes. According to UGC chairman, Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar the enrollment process will be conducted through the UGC Distance Education Bureau portal (UGC-DEB) at deb.ugc.ac.in. As per the official reports from the UGC, over 2,60,662 DEB IDs have been created in first one month of its release. Students will be able to register at UGC DEB portal using their Academic Bank of Credit (ABC ID).
Latest: Click here to create your DEB ID 2024

The UGC chairman also added that the DEB ID will be essential for taking admission into any ODL or online courses. However, it is worth noting that students who are already registered or enrolled under any UGC-approved university like IGNOU University in any ODL or online courses are not required to register for UGC DEB, as it will only be applicable from the upcoming academic year. Students who belong to foreign nationalaties are not required to register at UGC DEB portal. Students are advised to go though the entire article to learn more about this.

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What is ABC ID? Things to know about Academic Bank of Credit

What is DEB ID?

The UGC Distance Education Bureau (UGC DEB) is an online portal on which students aspiring to take admission in ODL and online programmes are required to be registered in. This has been confirmed by the UGC chairman Mamidala J Kumar on his social media handle that creating a DEB ID will be made mandatory for all the students who will apply for ODL and online courses from the academic year from October 2024 onwards. Students first need to register for the Academic Bank of Credit (ABC ID), then use it to create their DEB-ID.

How to create DEB ID?

To learn details on how to create a DEB ID, students are required to follow these steps:

Step 1: Visit UGC DEB official website at deb.ugc.ac.in

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Step 2: Click on the “Registration” link above the homepage

Step 3: Choose the option for student registration

Step 4: Enter all the details required

Step 5: Click on “Submit” option

Step 6: You will be provided with an unique DEB-ID

Steps to register for DEB ID

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What is the Purpose of DEB ID?

Unlike regular courses, the ODL and online courses are not very well discussed. Apart from a few well-known open universities like IGNOU, most online courses are not very well known among students. To avoid situations where students get enrolled in programmes which are not recognised by the UGC, the commission has mandated students to get registered under UGC DEB so that they get clarity if the programme they have enrolled in is recognised under the University Grant Commission.

Courses not approved by UGC for ODL and Online Programmes

Here is a list of courses that UGC has restricted the institutions to be offered in ODL and online mode:

  • Medical

  • Engineering

  • Law

  • Hotel Management

  • Architecture

  • Catering Technology

  • Horticulture

  • Occupational Therapy and other Para-Medical courses

  • Physiotherapy

  • Pharmacy

  • Dental

  • Nursing

  • Yoga

  • Tourism and Hospitality Management

  • Visual Arts and Sports

  • Culinary Sciences

  • Aviation

  • Aircraft Maintenance

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Note: Students aspiring to take take admission into M.Phil and PhD programmes must be aware that these courses are prohibited to be offered in both ODL and online mode.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is the full form of DEB?

The UGC DEB stands for Distance Education Bureau, which is an online portal made by the University Grant Commission for students and institutions offering ODL and online courses.

2. How to get DEB unique ID?

Students can visit the official website of UGC DEB at deb.ugc.ac.in.

3. What is the function of DEB?

The Distance Education Bureau (DEB) of UGC regulates and ensures the quality of distance and online education in India by establishing standards, maintaining educational quality, and overseeing the recognition of institutions and programmes to ensure compliance with UGC regulations.

4. What is the distant education department in India?

The Distance Education Bureau by University Grant Commission (UGC-DEB) is responsible for regulating Open Distance Learning (ODL) and online programmes in India.

5. Is ABC ID mandatory for DEB?

Yes, students need to get their ABC ID to be able to register and get their UGC DEB ID.

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Questions related to IGNOU

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Indeed, you can enrol in an IGNOU 1-year diploma program after finishing your 10+2 and then go on to a 3-year LLB program. But here's what you need to remember:


IGNOU Diploma: After your 12th grade year, you can enrol in a variety of 1-year diploma programs offered by IGNOU, although this won't immediately qualify you for an LLB.


LLB Eligibility: A bachelor's degree (BA, B.Sc., or B.Com.) from an accredited university is required to complete a three-year LLB program. A diploma is insufficient to meet this criteria.


Obtaining an LLB requires completing a Bachelor's degree first.

IGNOU theory paper Passing marks for Master programme is 40%. It is 35% for Bachelor programme and you marks are below that so your marksheet show incomplete . If you are having less marks than above limit then you have to re-appear in exam or also you can reevaluate your marks.It is the same in the case of assignments you need to get 40 percent of total marks you have to pass individually both theory and assignment to pass the subject.

Hey there! I'm really sorry to hear you're having such a tough time with your IGNOU admission. That must be so stressful, especially after waiting for over two months without any update. I totally get why you're losing sleep over this - I'd be really worried too if I were in your shoes.

I can't directly access IGNOU's systems or anything. But I want to help if I can. Have you tried reaching out to IGNOU's admissions office directly? Sometimes a phone call can get things moving faster than waiting for an online update.

If you haven't already, you could also try checking your application status on the IGNOU website. Sometimes there are updates there that don't get sent out as notifications.

If you're still stuck, maybe we could try to find some contact information for IGNOU's admissions team together? Or I could ask around here at Careers360 to see if anyone has dealt with similar issues before and might have some advice.

Hang in there, okay? I know it's rough, but we'll figure this out. Let me know if there's anything else I can do to help or if you just need someone to talk to about this. We're here for you!

Hello Unnati!!

In order to figure out whether you can obtain a refund of the amounts paid as fees to IGNOU in July 2024, as well as how much you might receive, you should follow these steps:

  • Check the IGNOU Refund Policy: IGNOU has a refund policy, which mentions under what circumstances you can get a refund. Normally, when you withdraw your admission within a limited period after you have registered for classes, refunds are usually processed.
  • Contact the Regional Center: All details on how to get a refund can be obtained by making contact with the IGNOU regional center at which you are/were registered. They can update you about refund procedures, including whether there are specific cut-off dates for conditions that could apply to your case.
  • Make Claim: The regional center may need to retrieve an application or claim for a refund from the individual at times when they are refund eligible. This would be a refund form that needs to be completed and evidence, such as your receipt for payment of fees and admission details.
  • Refund Amount: Depending on how early you ask for this, an amount will be refunded. This money will depend on how early it is in the admission cycle; the likelier you would get a higher refund amount paid into the fees books. However, there may be some administrative charges or processing charges adjusted from the total amount.
  • Processing Time: It may take weeks sometimes for the refund to process. The regional center will make you aware of how long the time is supposed to take.

For the most accurate and detailed information, including how much you might get back, check the IGNOU website or contact your regional center for a straight answer. They will be able to better guide you depending on their current policies and procedures.

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Hello,

Yes, IGNOU (Indira Gandhi National Open University) has introduced 4-year undergraduate (UG) degree programs in line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 guidelines .

The NEP 2020 encourages flexibility in undergraduate programs, allowing students to opt for a 4-year UG degree with Honours or Research components. IGNOU has adapted its curriculum to provide this structure. Now, students can choose between a 3-year degree or a 4-year Honours degree. Here's how it generally works:

1. 3-Year UG Program: Students who want to complete a regular Bachelor's degree (like BA, BSc, BCom) can complete it in three years.

2. 4-Year UG Honours Program: Students opting for the 4-year program can pursue a Bachelor with Honours or Bachelor with Research if they wish to delve deeper into their field of study.

This provides flexibility for students to complete their degree at their own pace, in line with IGNOU's open and distance learning model.

Hope it helps !

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