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The IASE Distance Education Scandal: What UGC's Official RTI Response (Feb 2026) Reveals

A detailed analysis of the official RTI response (F.No. 1-1046/2026(RIA)/175607) from UGC Distance Education Bureau, which confirms that IASE held only one year of provisional recognition (2007–08) and that degrees awarded through unauthorized study centres are Invalid, Irregular, and not recognized for employment or higher education.

RTI EXPOSE February 2026 15 min read Source: UGC DEB

What This Article Covers:

  • ✅ IASE recognition timeline — Till 2005, 2007–08, and 2008 onwards
  • ✅ Why Rajiv Gandhi College of Management, Udupi was unauthorized
  • ✅ The complete paper trail of UGC warnings from 2001–2016
  • ✅ Supreme Court judgment and constitutional basis
  • ✅ What affected students can do right now
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UGC NOTICE

UGC Has Been Warning About Illegal Study Centres Since 2001 — A Complete Timeline

From the 2001 UGC Chairman circular to the 2016 public notice — six official warnings that IASE and similar institutions ignored for over 15 years.

January 20266 min read
SUPREME COURT

Prof. Yashpal Case: Why State Universities Cannot Operate Outside Their State

The 2005 Supreme Court judgment that established the constitutional basis for territorial jurisdiction of universities — and why IASE's Karnataka operations were unconstitutional.

December 20255 min read
STUDENT GUIDE

How to File an RTI with UGC — Step by Step Guide for Students

A complete beginner's guide to filing an RTI application online and offline with the UGC Distance Education Bureau to check your degree's recognition status.

November 20254 min read
STUDENT GUIDE

How to File a Consumer Forum Complaint Against Your College

Paid fees for an unauthorized degree? You have rights. This step-by-step guide walks you through filing a consumer complaint under the Consumer Protection Act 2019.

October 20255 min read
UGC NOTICE

UGC Public Notice 2005: Three Deemed Universities Named — Including IASE

In August 2005, UGC issued a specific public notice naming IASE (Gandhi Vidya Mandir, Sardarshahar) declaring it was not permitted to conduct courses through distance study centres.

September 20253 min read
RTI REPORT

What is Post-Facto Recognition and Why It Doesn't Protect Your Degree

Many students are confused by the phrase "post-facto recognition." This article explains exactly what it means, what it covers, and crucially — what it does not cover.

August 20254 min read
STUDENT GUIDE

5 Red Flags to Check Before Enrolling in Any Distance Education Programme

Before you pay a single rupee to any distance education institution, check these 5 things to make sure your degree will be valid and recognized.

July 20253 min read
SUPREME COURT

Can a Deemed University Operate Study Centres Outside Its Home State?

A plain-language explanation of the constitutional and regulatory framework governing where Deemed Universities can and cannot operate — based on Supreme Court judgments.

June 20255 min read
RTI REPORT

DEC Provisional Recognition Letter 2007 — What It Actually Said to IASE

The full analysis of DEC's September 2007 letter to IASE granting one year of provisional recognition — and the critical conditions that IASE failed to meet.

May 20254 min read
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