| The best way to gauge the validity of a degree or a | | | | ways of learning today. Lately, Indian institutions have |
| diploma is by checking the national accreditation of | | | | tried offering distance PhD programs. But before you |
| the school you get it from. There are governing | | | | go with any program or institution, make sure first |
| bodies (usually established by the national | | | | that the schools and course is accredited by an |
| government itself) that accredit institutions on their | | | | Indian governing body. The best way check if an |
| capability to educate students. In India, in particular, | | | | institution or an online PhD program is valid is checking |
| operating Universities are required to have | | | | its NAAC accreditation. All distance PhDs in India are |
| accreditation from an official governing body in order | | | | accredited by the NAAC. This way, you can be sure |
| to be valid. That simply means that all institutions | | | | that the school you are applying for and the course |
| should be accredited by either the National Board of | | | | you will be taking is recognized by the national board. |
| Accreditation, or NBA, or the National Assessment | | | | Moreover, with an NAAC accreditation, you can be |
| and Accreditation Council (NAAC). The only | | | | assured of the quality of education fed to you. |
| exceptions to this rule are Universities established by | | | | Make sure to always check a school and a course's |
| India's Act of Parliament. | | | | accreditation before applying or enrolling. This way, |
| Online PhD programs are one of the most popular | | | | you will neither waste your time nor money. |