Key highlights
- UGC-DEB patterns show two major admission windows are common: one around July–August and another around February–March, with deadline extensions notified by UGC-DEB. National Highways Authority of India+1
- Deadlines are not guesswork—UGC-DEB issues public notices that extend/close admissions for each academic session. National Highways Authority of India+1
- Your biggest risk isn’t “missing a form”—it’s enrolling in a program without checking UGC-DEB compliance signals.
What the cycle looks like in real life
Instead of thinking “admissions happen all year,” think:
- Main intake window 1: July–August session → often extended into Sep/Oct by notice
- Main intake window 2: Feb–Mar session → often extended into March by notice
Example notices show extensions like:
- July–August session admissions extended up to a notified date (e.g., 15 Oct 2025 in one cycle) National Highways Authority of India
- Feb–March session admissions extended up to a notified date (e.g., 31 Mar 2025 in one cycle) Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
The compliance checklist people forget
Before paying:
- Check the institution’s ODL/Online approval status on UGC-DEB pages/notices. Parliament Research Briefings
- Confirm the program is within the permitted list/cycle.
- Save the notice screenshot/PDF as proof (boring today, lifesaving later).
Small questions people search
“Can online degrees start any month?”
Many institutions market flexibility, but UGC-DEB session notices define the practical windows and last dates. National Highways Authority of India+1
“What if I miss the intake?”
You usually wait for the next session—unless the DEB extends deadlines (which is why checking notices matters).
