Based on the decision of 550th Commission Meeting held on 18th February, 2021, it is informed that UGC (DEB) Bureau has discontinued the practice to upload Category-I HEIs names which are entitled to offer Open and Distance Learning (ODL) programmes; as per UGC (Categorisation of Universities (only) for Grant of Graded Autonomy] Regulations, 2018; on UGC website. Further, the information regarding Category-I HEIs offering ODL programmes may be sought from concerned bureau of the UGC.