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India's independent education guide — 106+ UGC DEB verified universities · NIRF ranked
INDEPENDENT · 122 UNIVERSITIES · UPDATED 20 JUN 2026

Is your online degree
actually valid?

Independent verification against UGC-DEB, AICTE, NAAC, NIRF, and AACSB official sources. No paid rankings. No referral commissions.

Most searched: Manipal · Amity · NMIMS · LPU · Symbiosis
122
UNIVERSITIES TRACKED
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OFFICIAL SOURCES
45 days
REFRESH CYCLE
ZERO
COMMERCIAL TIES
THE PROBLEM

Students pay lakhs for degrees that turn out to be invalid.

Every year, thousands of students enrol in online programs without checking whether the university actually holds UGC-DEB approval. Some universities lose their NAAC grade mid-session. Others claim NIRF ranks from years ago that no longer apply.

The result? A degree that employers question, that government recruitment boards reject, and that costs two to four lakhs you cannot get back.

No other platform in India lets you cross-check a university's live approval status from official sources in one place. That is why we built this tool.

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Outdated accreditation claims

A university website might still display "NAAC A+" even after the grade expired. Our tool checks naac.gov.in directly and shows you the current grade with its validity period.

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Misleading rank claims

Some portals show NIRF 2019 ranks as if they are current. edifyedu.in pulls the latest NIRF 2025 data and separates Overall, University, and Management categories so you can compare accurately.

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Missing regulatory checks

Deemed universities need separate AICTE approval for online MBA and MCA programs. State private universities do not. Most students do not know which rule applies to their university. We flag it clearly.

WHAT GETS CHECKED

Five official sources. One page. Every university.

Each verification report pulls data from the same portals that government recruitment boards use. If a university passes all five checks, your degree is solid for jobs, higher studies, and career growth.

UGC-DEB
ugc.ac.in

Confirms the university is legally allowed to offer online degree programs in India.

Without DEB approval, your degree is not valid for government jobs or higher education.

NAAC
naac.gov.in

Shows the current accreditation grade (A++, A+, A, B++, B+, B) and validity dates.

NAAC grade reflects teaching quality. Employers and loan providers check this before decisions.

NIRF
nirfindia.org

Displays the latest 2025 rank in Overall, University, and Management categories separately.

NIRF is the only government-backed ranking. A university may rank differently in each category.

AICTE
aicte-india.org

Checks if deemed universities have the separate AICTE approval needed for online MBA and MCA.

State private universities are exempt, but deemed universities must have AICTE clearance for technical programs.

AACSB
aacsb.edu

Confirms international business school accreditation, held by fewer than 6% of business schools worldwide.

AACSB signals global recognition. Relevant if you plan to work abroad or pursue international MBA programs.

HOW TO USE

Three steps. Two minutes. Complete clarity.

No signup. No login. No paywall. Search any university and get a full verification report instantly.

01
Search for your university

Type the university name in the search bar above. We track 122+ UGC-DEB approved online universities. Results appear as you type.

02
Read the verification report

Each university page shows its UGC-DEB status, NAAC grade with validity dates, NIRF rank across categories, AICTE clearance, and the last date we verified the data.

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Make a confident decision

Green checkmarks mean the approval is current and verified. If something looks off, use the free helpdesk below to ask a specific question and get a research-backed answer within 48 hours.

METHODOLOGY

How edifyedu.in verifies

Every data point traced to its official government or accreditation source.

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Pull from 5 official portals

UGC-DEB, AICTE, NAAC, NIRF, AACSB. No third-party listings. Only government and accreditation body data.

UGC-DEBAICTENAACNIRFAACSB
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Cross-check programme by programme

Every online programme matched to its approving entity. We show you exactly which university issues each degree.

796 programmes123 entities
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Refresh every 45 days

Verification data reviewed against official portals every 45 days. Last refresh date shown on every page.

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Explain regulatory nuance

Deemed universities need AICTE for online MBA/MCA. State Private do not. We explain which rule applies.

UGC rulesAICTE norms
FREE FOR FIRST 100 STUDENTS THIS MONTH

Got a specific question?

Verification answers "Is this university real?" But students always have follow-up questions:

Can I apply without an entrance exam?
Is this degree valid for SBI / Bank PO jobs?
How does X compare with Y for placements?
What is the actual fee with hidden costs?
Can I switch specialisation midway?

Get a research-backed answer on WhatsApp within 24-48 hours.

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All verified universities

122 approved
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Academy of Maritime Education and Training
Tamil Nadu · 3 programmes
Adichunchanagiri University
Karnataka · 1 programmes
Alagappa University
Tamil Nadu · 8 programmes
Aligarh Muslim University
Uttar Pradesh · 11 programmes
Alliance University
Karnataka · 3 programmes
Amity University
Uttar Pradesh · 18 programmes
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University
Tamil Nadu · 8 programmes
Andhra University
Andhra Pradesh · 12 programmes
Anna University
Tamil Nadu · 2 programmes
Arka Jain University
Jharkhand · 5 programmes
Assam Don Bosco University
Assam · 2 programmes
Assam Down Town University
Assam · 4 programmes
B.S Abdur Rahman Institute of Science and Technology
Tamil Nadu · 3 programmes
Banasthali Vidyapith
Rajasthan · 11 programmes
Bangalore University
Karnataka · 10 programmes
Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research
Tamil Nadu · 3 programmes
Bharathiar University
Tamil Nadu · 11 programmes
Bharathidasan University
Tamil Nadu · 10 programmes
Bharati Vidyapeeth
Maharashtra · 4 programmes
Birla Institute of Technology
Jharkhand · 1 programmes
Central Sanskrit University
Delhi · 6 programmes
Central University of Himachal Pradesh
Himachal Pradesh · 5 programmes
Centurion University of Technology and Management
Odisha · 6 programmes
Chandigarh University
Punjab · 10 programmes
Charotar University of Science & Technology
Gujarat · 4 programmes
Chatrapati Shahuji Maharaj University
Uttar Pradesh · 6 programmes
Chitkara University
Punjab · 2 programmes
Christ (Deemed to be University)
Karnataka · 7 programmes
D.Y. Patil (Navi Mumbai)
Maharashtra · 4 programmes
Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research
Maharashtra · 5 programmes
Dayalbagh Educational Institute
Uttar Pradesh · 5 programmes
Dayanand Sagar University
Karnataka · 5 programmes
Deen Dayal Upadhyay Gorakhpur University
Uttar Pradesh · 5 programmes
Desh Bhagat University
Punjab · 13 programmes
Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya
Madhya Pradesh · 3 programmes
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Open University
Gujarat · 10 programmes
Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth (Pune)
Maharashtra · 3 programmes
Dr. M.G.R. Educational and Research Institute
Tamil Nadu · 7 programmes
G.L.A. University
Uttar Pradesh · 5 programmes
G.L.S. University
Gujarat · 6 programmes
Galgotias University
Uttar Pradesh · 8 programmes
Ganpat University
Gujarat · 3 programmes
Graphic Era
Uttarakhand · 5 programmes
Gujarat Technological University
Gujarat · 1 programmes
Gujarat University
Gujarat · 6 programmes
Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya
Chhattisgarh · 13 programmes
Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha Vishwavidyalaya
Delhi · 4 programmes
Guru Jambheshwar University of Science and Technology
Haryana · 8 programmes
Guru Kashi University
Punjab · 13 programmes
Guru Nanak Dev University
Punjab · 11 programmes
Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science (HITS)
Tamil Nadu · 5 programmes
ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education
Telangana · 2 programmes
Indian Institute of Foreign Trade
Delhi · 1 programmes
Integral University
Uttar Pradesh · 13 programmes
International Institute of Information Technology
Telangana · 1 programmes
Jagannath University
Rajasthan · 5 programmes
Jain (Deemed-to-be University)
Karnataka · 11 programmes
Jaipur National University
Rajasthan · 8 programmes
Jamia Hamdard
Delhi · 8 programmes
Jamia Millia Islamia University
Delhi · 12 programmes
Jawaharlal Nehru University
Delhi · 1 programmes
Jaypee Institute of Information Technology
Uttar Pradesh · 2 programmes
JSS Academy of Education and Research
Karnataka · 3 programmes
Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Higher Education
Tamil Nadu · 7 programmes
Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology
Odisha · 8 programmes
Karnataka State Open University
Karnataka · 10 programmes
Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences
Tamil Nadu · 2 programmes
Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation
Andhra Pradesh · 8 programmes
Kurukshetra University
Haryana · 9 programmes
Lovely Professional University
Punjab · 12 programmes
Madurai Kamaraj University
Tamil Nadu · 9 programmes
Maharishi Markandeshwar
Haryana · 6 programmes
Maharshi Dayanand University
Haryana · 8 programmes
Mahatma Gandhi University
Kerala · 13 programmes
Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Rohilkhand University
Uttar Pradesh · 8 programmes
Manav Rachna International Institute of Research & Studies
Haryana · 10 programmes
Mangalayatan University
Uttar Pradesh · 12 programmes
Manipal Academy of Higher Education
Karnataka · 7 programmes
IoE
Manipal University
Rajasthan · 8 programmes
Manonmaniam Sundaranar University
Tamil Nadu · 10 programmes
Marwadi University
Gujarat · 7 programmes
MATS University
Chhattisgarh · 5 programmes
Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research
Tamil Nadu · 3 programmes
Mizoram University
Mizoram · 6 programmes
Mody University of Science and Technology
Rajasthan · 7 programmes
Mohan Babu University
Andhra Pradesh · 5 programmes
Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS)
Maharashtra · 4 programmes
Noida International University
Uttar Pradesh · 9 programmes
P.P. Savani University
Gujarat · 5 programmes
Parul University
Gujarat · 10 programmes
S.R.M. Institute of Sciences and Technology
Tamil Nadu · 5 programmes
SAGE University
Madhya Pradesh · 9 programmes
Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology
Tamil Nadu · 6 programmes
Savitribai Phule Pune University
Maharashtra · 5 programmes
Shanmugha Arts, Science, Technology & Research Academy
Tamil Nadu · 10 programmes
Sharda University
Uttar Pradesh · 7 programmes
Shiv Nadar Institution of Eminence
Uttar Pradesh · 1 programmes
IoE
Shivaji University
Maharashtra · 3 programmes
Shobhit Institute of Engineering & Technology
Uttar Pradesh · 4 programmes
Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences
Himachal Pradesh · 8 programmes
Shree Guru Gobind Singh Tricentenary University
Haryana · 5 programmes
Shri Ramasamy Memorial University
Sikkim · 6 programmes
Sikkim Manipal University
Sikkim · 9 programmes
Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research
Tamil Nadu · 1 programmes
Swami Vivekanand Subharti University
Uttar Pradesh · 2 programmes
Symbiosis International
Maharashtra · 10 programmes
Teerthanker Mahaveer University
Uttar Pradesh · 5 programmes
The NorthCap University
Haryana · 2 programmes
University of Jammu
Jammu & Kashmir · 2 programmes
University of Kerala
Kerala · 4 programmes
University of Lucknow
Uttar Pradesh · 9 programmes
University of Madras
Tamil Nadu · 9 programmes
University of Mumbai
Maharashtra · 1 programmes
University of Mysore
Karnataka · 12 programmes
University of Petroleum and Energy Studies
Uttarakhand · 8 programmes
Uttaranchal University
Uttarakhand · 5 programmes
Vel's Institute of Science, Technology & Advanced Studies (VISTAS)
Tamil Nadu · 2 programmes
Vellore Institute of Technology
Tamil Nadu · 4 programmes
Vignan's Foundation for Science, Technology and Research
Andhra Pradesh · 6 programmes
Visvesvaraya Technological University
Karnataka · 13 programmes
Vivekananda Global University
Rajasthan · 9 programmes
Yenepoya
Karnataka · 6 programmes
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