UGC-DEB asks students to check the institution, programme, mode and admission session. A previous year’s recognition does not establish the next session’s status.
Read the official source ↗Reviewed 14 October 2026Write down the exact offer
Start with the full awarding institution, programme title, specialisation, study mode and intake printed in the prospectus. Save the official programme URL. Abbreviations are convenient for browsing but can hide differences when you are comparing formal records. For example, the platform advertising a course and the university awarding it may have different names. Record both, then use the awarding institution for your checks.
Compare one field at a time
Open the official records in a separate tab and compare them with your offer. Keep the programme name, mode and session visible together. If a field is missing or looks different, write a specific question instead of filling in the gap yourself. A useful question is “Please point me to the record covering this programme and intake.” It is more actionable than asking whether the university is generally good.
Save evidence you can revisit
Keep the document title, source link, date you checked it and the relevant page or entry. Store the actual official document in your own folder if available. Our checklist saves your notes only; it neither downloads nor authenticates official evidence. If you are discussing the choice with a parent or colleague, share the exact record alongside your explanation so they can follow the same steps.
Resolve mismatches before payment
Treat an unanswered question as an open task. Contact the university through the contact route on its official website and ask for a written clarification. Avoid relying on a cropped screenshot without its source or a third-party badge without an identifiable record. Once you have an answer, compare it with the offer again. Keep the final admission documents and payment receipt with your research file.
Write down your next unresolved question.
One precise question is easier to act on than a page of general doubts. Save it in your worksheet or enquiry draft.
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