How Can My Cousin Pursue Higher Education Without a Bachelor's Degree? Seeking Advice on Options and Institutions

A cousin of mine failed in the final year of his B.Com external examinations in 1994. He does not have a bachelor's degree as such. He works as a senior manager at the moment.

Questions

1. Is there a way he can get a bachelor's degree based on his experience?

2. Which Indian universities will accept him for an MBA without a degree? (final year failed candidate)

3. Are there any PG programs for candidates without a bachelor's degree?

Please advise and suggest a few names of institutions.

Many thanks!

In legal terms, there is no university in India that provides a bachelor's degree solely based on experience without requiring a bachelor's degree. A post-graduation degree, including an MBA, cannot be obtained without a bachelor's degree.

However, there are many institutes that offer bachelor's degrees without exams or through online exams. Some even claim to complete a 3-year course in just 1 year or 6 months. Additionally, there are institutions that offer PG or MBA programs without the prerequisite of a bachelor's degree. It is important to be cautious of such institutes as most of the time they lack the necessary approval from the authorities.

Approval of Educational Institutions

Educational institutions in India are typically approved by UGC (University Grants Commission) for universities, DEC (Distance Education Council) for distance education, and AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education) for technical courses. Among these, UGC and DEC are considered the most crucial. You can verify the approval status of these institutes online on their respective websites.

Please ensure to verify the credentials of any educational institution before enrolling to avoid any issues in the future.

Thank you.