I am studying btech 1st year,2nd semester.I want to pursue dual degree in BBA simultaneously.Is it legal to pursue technical and non-technical degree according to UGC(university grants commission)and AICTE(All India Council for Technical Education). Please, kindly clarify my doubt as soon possible
Pursuing a dual degree (like B.Tech + BBA ) simultaneously is generally not permitted under UGC (University Grants Commission) guidelines if both are full-time regular degree programs from two different universities.
Here’s the rule:
According to the UGC regulations , you can pursue two degrees simultaneously only if one is in regular mode and the other is in Open/Distance Learning (ODL) or Online mode .
What you can do:
Since you’re in B.Tech 1st year, 2nd semester , you can:
-
Continue your B.Tech in regular mode
Take up a BBA through Distance/Online mode from a UGC-approved university (like IGNOU, Amity Online, LPU Online, NMIMS Global, etc.)
What you cannot do:
-
You cannot do both B.Tech and BBA as regular full-time degrees at the same time.
-
You cannot be enrolled in two different regular universities for full-time courses.