Psychology, nutrition, healthcare courses can't be offered in distance learning, online mode: UGC

UGC bans psychology, nutrition, healthcare courses in online and distance mode

The UGC has directed higher education institutions to discontinue offering psychology, nutrition and healthcare-related courses in distance or online mode from the July-August 2025 academic session. The decision applies to all disciplines listed under the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act, 2021.

Psychology, nutrition, healthcare courses can't be offered in distance learning, online mode: UGC

The ban applies to courses under the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions (NCAHP) Act, 2021; these include psychology, microbiology, food and nutrition science, biotechnology, clinical nutrition and dietetics

Healthcare and allied fields can't be given in distance, online mode: UGC

The ban applies to courses under the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions (NCAHP) Act, 2021. These include psychology, microbiology, food and nutrition science, biotechnology, clinical nutrition and dietetics.