I am an Indian student considering a foreign degree. I need to understand the latest UGC guidelines for recognizing foreign qualifications. Specifically, what are the key restrictions or limitations mentioned regarding the modes of study for foreign degrees to be recognized in India, and what is the primary purpose of these new regulations?
Navigate to a search engine (e.g., DuckDuckGo) and search for 'UGC foreign degree recognition guidelines'. From the search results, click on a reliable news or education portal link that discusses the UGC's guidelines for recognizing foreign degrees (e.g., NDTV Education, Hellomentor, Edexlive, Vajiram & Ravi). Read the article to identify any specific restrictions or limitations placed on foreign degrees obtained through certain modes of study. Identify the stated primary purpose or aim of these new UGC regulations. Synthesize the identified restrictions/limitations and the primary purpose of the regulations.
The agent successfully navigates to an external article discussing UGC's foreign degree recognition guidelines (e.g., NDTV Education). The agent states that degrees obtained through distance and online learning modes are restricted or not recognized. The agent states that degrees acquired through franchise agreements are restricted or not recognized. The agent states that the primary purpose of the regulations is to streamline recognition, ensure transparency and consistency, or assess equivalence and accredit degrees acquired from international universities.