Notice
Proposed Private Digital Open University · Application under review with Punjab Higher Education DepartmentPre-Registration Open · Express interest for the proposed July 2026 inaugural batch (subject to approval)Submission aligned with Punjab Private Digital Open Universities Policy, 2026 — approval pendingProgramme delivery proposed via Online Learning and ODL modes — pending UGC/UGC-DEB recognitionDPR submitted to Punjab Higher Education Department · Application under statutory reviewProposed Private Digital Open University · Application under review with Punjab Higher Education DepartmentPre-Registration Open · Express interest for the proposed July 2026 inaugural batch (subject to approval)Submission aligned with Punjab Private Digital Open Universities Policy, 2026 — approval pendingProgramme delivery proposed via Online Learning and ODL modes — pending UGC/UGC-DEB recognitionDPR submitted to Punjab Higher Education Department · Application under statutory review
MS Digital University

Approval Documents

MS Digital University has filed applications with the University Grants Commission (UGC), UGC-DEB, and the Government of Punjab to establish itself as a legitimate institution of higher learning — these approvals are currently pending review.

UGC
Primary Recognition
University Grants Commission
Punjab
State Authority
Department of Higher Education
OL & ODL
Proposed Mode
Online & Distance Learning
Pending
Status
Approvals Awaited

About Our Applications

MS Digital University is in the process of obtaining the statutory approvals and recognitions required to operate as an institution of higher learning. Applications have been filed with India's key regulatory authorities — the UGC, UGC-DEB, and the Government of Punjab — and are currently under review.

The documents listed below represent the application submissions and foundational reports that form the basis of our regulatory filings. Once approvals are received, they will collectively establish the university's legal identity, academic mandate, and the validity of its degrees and programmes.

Application Documents

UGC Recognition Application

Pending
Filed with: University Grants Commission·By: MS Digital University, Punjab

Application for recognition under Section 2(f) of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956, to authorise the university to offer degree, diploma, and certificate programmes — pending UGC review.

Ref: Application Filed — Ref. AwaitedYear: 2026

State Government Establishment Application

In Process
Filed with: Government of Punjab, Dept. of Higher Education·By: MS Digital University

Application for approval to establish MS Digital University as a Private Digital Open University under the Punjab Private Digital Open Universities Policy, 2026 — pending state government notification.

Ref: Application Filed — Ref. AwaitedYear: 2026

UGC-DEB Entitlement Application (ODL & OL)

Pending
Filed with: UGC – Distance Education Bureau·By: MS Digital University, Punjab

Application for entitlement to offer programmes through Online Learning (OL) and Open & Distance Learning (ODL) modes, as per UGC (ODL & Online Programmes) Regulations, 2020 — pending DEB review.

Ref: Application Filed — Ref. AwaitedYear: 2026

DPR — Detailed Project Report

Submitted
Filed with: MS Digital University / Balraj Singla Educational Society·By: Punjab Government & UGC

Comprehensive Detailed Project Report submitted as part of the university establishment process — covering academic framework, infrastructure plan, financial projections, and governance structure.

Ref: DPR SubmittedYear: 2026

Important Information

  • All documents shared here relate to the university establishment and recognition application process
  • UGC recognition under Section 2(f) is being sought to establish degree-awarding authority
  • UGC-DEB entitlement is required to offer programmes through OL and ODL modes
  • The State Government establishment order is the primary founding statutory instrument
  • Once all approvals are received, degrees awarded by MS Digital University will be valid for government and private employment
  • All documents are original and will be verifiable from the respective issuing authority portals upon grant
  • Copies of documents are available for prospective students and stakeholders on request
  • Documents are updated whenever the approval status changes or new submissions are made

Verify Status

Once approvals are granted, documents can be verified with the respective issuing authorities:

  • UGC
    ugc.ac.in
  • UGC-DEB
    deb.ugc.ac.in
  • Punjab Govt.
    punjab.gov.in